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. 4 (1955)
[BURTMAN, Leonard] Exotique. A New Publication of the Bizarre and the Unusual. No. 4 (1955)
New York: Burmel Publishing Co., No date [1955]. First Edition. Stapled wrappers. Octavo. 64pp. Cover art by Gene Bilbrew. Additional artwork inside by Bilbrew, plus b&w photos. One four-page sheet separated from staples (all pages present). A very good copy.
Contents include: A Fair Exchange by James Doran; The Triumph of Elaine Part IV by Beth Hilliad; Dream ... Dream On by "Bottier"; Letters to the editor; Cartoon serial: "Captive Island" by Gene Bilbrew.