#425 - Striparama 2 3 Selbee Minksy Burlesque

Striparama, Volume 2, Number 3
Selbee Associates, Inc.
New York, New York
1962

a page-by-page digital replica

plus

5 panels of Eric Stanton's “Stormy”
in a small optimized ebook

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


This issue has pictorials of Jessica Rogers, Pam Sterling, Tammy Brown, June Palmer, and amateur Doreen Wallace. Although sometimes shown with stage make-up and in costume, they are usually seen at home in pinup poses and attire.


The pictorial of Kim Foster suggests that she may appear as either a blond or a brunette. The article includes pictures of two different models, probably cobbled together because the editor didn't have enough pictures of either for a proper presentation.


Part 2 of Carlson Wade's long article, The Queens of Burlesque, reminisces about grand days of stagecraft with pictures of Tempest Storm, Lilly Christine, Libby Jones, Irma the Body, Blaze Starr, Evelyn West, Jennie Lee, Princess Domay and Dixie Evans. He explains that Gypsy Rose Lee's success was based on wit, style, presence and showmanship more than beauty.


The original Minsky burlesque revue was shut down by Mayor LaGuardia in the 1930s. A 10-page pictorial shows performers rehearsing and expresses wonder at the 1962 Minsky revival on Broadway.


An article exposes the art and craft of famed costumers Rex Huntington and Bob Greenwood, who assembled glittery gowns for many burlesque notables. They created costumes for Sabrina and Meg Myles for their roles in the Burtman film Satan in High Heels, for the original Minsky dancers and for Lili St. Cyr, Sally Rand, Betty Howard, and Tempest Storm.


An Eric Stanton illustration introduces The Bashful Stripper short story by June Wilson. One page has five panels of Mr. Stanton's Stormy comic serial. These six pictures are repeated in a small optimized ebook, exposing every fetish detail. Some of the Maestro's best work was accomplished in the early 1960s.


All the content of the 72-page original, including letters to the editor with photos and ads, are included in the page-by-page digital replica. Many page layouts were revised to obtain full-size pictures of models. Page sequence was revised to achieve continuity of prose pieces. Digital adjustments and retouching of specks enhance the good photography and production in the original.


Mr. Burtman was so fond of strippers that he married one. This issue combines pinup photography with behind-the-scenes photo-essays and history. Spiced with Stanton art, the early Selbee offering mixes glamour, garters and g-strings with sleight-of-hand. The ebooks may provoke nostalgia for nights of bawdy fun in American burlesque theaters.

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