#322 - High Heels magazine, Volume 2, Number 2

High Heels, Volume 2, Number 2,
A Selbee publication
New York, New York
1962

a digital replica


After Leonard Burtman discontinued publication of his now legendary Exotique in 1959, he introduced Satana, Bizarre Life, Leg Show, Corporal, Three, Stocking Parade, and others, including High Heels magazine. His 60’s publications had more and larger pages and much better photography. The great Mr. Burtman is listed as president of Selbee Associates, Inc., on the title page.

This ebook contains all 64 pages. It is of interest to Selbee/Burtman fans because its contents comprise no part of any anthology. One of Mr. Burtman’s most important contributions to the art and history of lifestyle publishing was his continuous presentation of the works of Eric Stanton and Gene Bilbrew (who also signed his drawings as Eneg, Van Rod, J Bondy, Nan Gilbert and other names). This issue contains illustrations by both of these masters, including a four-panel page of the “Savage Sisters” serial by Stanton and a small four-panel strip by Bilbrew. Stanton has provided one illustration for a short story and there are “filler” illustrations from both of these great artists.

CONTENTS

OBSESSION | fiction

CURTAIN RAISER | Bonnie Jewett

SECRETS OF THE MEN WHO MAKE THE PINUPS | article

MISS HIGH HEELS NO.2 | Janine Tyrone

THE SAVAGE SISTERS | cartoon serial

ARE LEGS REPLACING THE BOSOM? | article

UNCOVER GIRL | Ursula Herrmann

FROM THE MAILBAG | letters

HIGH HEEL PARADE | photos from readers

HIGH HEELS KING | photo story

This issue is filled with photos of models in stockings, corsets, garter belts and high-heeled footwear, including, mules, sandals, pumps, wedgies, and boots.

• BONUS

As a special bonus for Selbee fans, we add the Gene Bilbrew comic, “Madame Bizarre.” Published in 1972, it consists of 8 full-size magazine pages. Like most Bilbrew comics, it is about a powerful woman who enjoys dominating those around her. On the first page, Mr. Bilbrew describes Madame Bizarre: “A bizarre and domineering personality, her odd beauty drew royalty and wealth to her feet all seeking a taste of her hypnotizing charms . . .”

I have not seen these drawings anywhere on the web. The precise draftsmanship and voluptuous appeal of these illustrations show Mr. Bilbrew’s talent at its best.

Two e-books, delivered by download link.