VINTAGE FETISH: LEONARD BURTMAN
Books published by Leonard Burtman such as Exotique (inspired by Willie’s Bizarre Magazine), Masque, Connoisseur, Bizarre Life, and many others, including single issue topical publications. He was the first to employ a professional, nationwide distribution network for his fetish publications.
[BURTMAN, Leonard] Exotique. A New Publication of the Bizarre and the Unusual. No. 2 (1955)
[BURTMAN, Leonard] Exotique. A New Publication of the Bizarre and the Unusual. No. 2 (1955)
New York: Burmel Publishing Co., No date [1955]. First Edition. Stapled wrappers. Octavo. 64pp. Cover art by Gene Bilbrew. Additional artwork inside, probably by Bilbrew, plus b&w photos. 2 Bettie Page photos on back cover. Staple holes, price stamp to cover. Light edge and corner wear. A very good copy.
Contents include: The Triumph of Elaine Part II by Beth Hilliad; Let's Put it to a Vote (reader survey); My High Heel Darling Part II by High Heel Lover; The Stocking Saga by Madeline Alvarez; Spots of the Leopard by Ken Coopersmith; Letters to the editor; Cartoon serial: "Captive Island" by Gene Bilbrew.