#394 - Striparama Two Selbee

Striparama, Number Two
Selbee Associates, Inc.
New York, New York
probably 1961

digital replica

Dr. Bienvenu's dissertation says that Mr. Burtman referred to Striparama in correspondence in 1961. The title was produced irregularly throughout the 1960s.


Collectively, the first two issues of Striparama intend an encyclopedia of burlesque dancers, organized in alphabetical order by either first or last names. Striparama Number Two says Part Two on the cover, which means it contains those with names beginning with N through Z.


The face and form of each cheerful beauty appear within or beside a large letter relating to her name. A page or two of photo-montage on gray backgrounds show her in assorted costumes, moods, and settings, many on stage. Some pictorials include other pages of photographs in conventional layouts. Text provides origins, professional histories, gimmicks, and measurements.


Pages show . . .

• Nejla Ates
• Liz O'Leyar
• Pepper Powell
• Queen Murine
• Rita Grable
• Sharon Lee
• Tempest Storm
• Paula Uhsan
• Vicki Palmer
• Evelyn West
• Miss X – Misty Monaco
• Domay
• Zorita

Every word and picture of the original, including ads, are included in this page-by-page, large format digital presentation. No comics, illustrations, stories or articles are in the 60-page magazine.


Many page layouts were revised to obtain optimum pictures of models. To accomplish this, empty margins were reduced and captions were moved. Some pictures were enlarged.

Digital adjustments and retouching of specks improves on the good photography in the original. All original scans.

The lighthearted tone and all the pretty smiles develop a festive froth of pasties, furs, fringe and glitter. It's all about the fun of burlesque glamor.

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