#201286 - Forty-Plus Semi-Annual No 15 40+ Selbee

Forty-Plus, Number 15
Semi-Annual
Selbee Associates
New York, New York
ca. 1964

After the Selbee booklet version of Forty-Plus, Mr. Burtman produced a full-sized product under his Eros Goldstripe brand. In the 1980s and 1990s, other bosom-focused magazines were launched with “40” in their titles.

The magazine celebrates an irresistible aspect of feminine architecture, expressed in the Stanton icon on the cover. To some men, size matters.

Content consists of photographs of familiar Burmel and Selbee models, some of whom were burlesque entertainers. Pictures were placed one, two, three and four to a page. There is no text.

Voluptuous posers wear little to conceal their charming abundance. But there's the occasional garter belt and stockings, pumps, panties, lace tights, fur, chandelier earrings, and one pair of high heels.

Although there is no text about the models, a few paragraphs appear on page two.

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE:

This booklet is presented as an aid to the artist, photographer, model and physical culture student. It is designed to enable him to further pursue his studies of the human figure—the fundamental basis of all art. It is the honest and sincere purpose of this publication to capture the lighting, lines, contours and defined shadows in order to assist in making good and authentic reproductions and to aid the model in the learning of new and varied poses.

The primary purpose we have in mind is to inspire both the professional and serious amateur by offering the finest photographic techniques available as a guide to what can be done with a camera, film—and a little patience.

All rights are reserved and none of the contents of this publication may be reproduced in any way without the written permission of the Publisher.

THE EDITORS

The statement intends to insulate the publisher from indictment for obscenity. Dawson, Sheba and other publishers had similar disclaimers. We know of no lawsuit that found such a statement to be an effective defense or where a lawyer attempted to use it as a defense.

The cover presents the publication in a way that might appeal to prurient males (i.e., emphasizing female anatomy). The disclaimer appears on an interior page (often inaccessible due to the cellophane sleeves within which these volumes appeared on the shelves of adult bookstores). In that retail context, there seems little likelihood that a Publisher's Statement would have served as an effective defense against accusation of obscenity.

The digital replica contains all the content of the 64-page booklet, including one page of advertising. The original page sequence was retained. A few page layouts were revised.

Brightness, contrast and levels were adjusted and many specks retouched. The old paper translates well to digital iteration, yielding clear images and a nice palette of grays.

For those who enjoy buxom allure, these curvaceous cuties deliver the good stuff in hosiery, panties, garter belts, and gloves. Models open their natural bounty to careful inspection. The ebook makes it all easy to see.

All new scans.

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