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. 7 (1955)
[BURTMAN, Leonard] Exotique. A New Publication of the Bizarre and the Unusual. No. 7 (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. Price stamp to front. A very good copy.
Contents include: Monica Manages; Thicker Than Water Part II by Ted Kenter; Creasless Kids (The Story of Dazzling Softness and Dizzy Heights); The Lady Loves Leather; Letters to the editor; Cartoon serial: "Captive Island" by Gene Bilbrew. A photo of Marilyn Monroe on page 5.