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. 3 (1955)
[BURTMAN, Leonard] Exotique. A New Publication of the Bizarre and the Unusual. No. 3 (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. A very good copy.
Contents include: A new "Exotique" discovery - Brandee Kase; The Triumph of Elaine Part III by Beth Hilliad; The Intruder by H M. Kuegel; Spots of the Leopard (cont'd) by Ken Coopersmith; Our pride and joy ... Bettie Page (photo spread); Letters to the editor; Cartoon serial: "Captive Island" by Gene Bilbrew.