Tag: Russell Gay

Light & Shade Magazine Covers (1950’s)


A set of covers from the publication ‘Light & Shade’ from the late 1950s. I have a set of 15 covers from No.1 to No.15, but have no idea if that is a full set? These were produced by Russell Gay and published by Dalrow Publication Ltd. Pennine Publications, Bolton. A very similar set of magazines in the same style, including Tricoloured covers was published under the title ‘Line & Form’, but by Eva Grant (I also have a set of these to edit and post).

I love the covers of this magazine, especially the use of one primary colour per cover. I think my favourites are No.8, No.9 (June Simpson) and No.12.

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A Classic Russell Gay Beauty


A classic shot from an original 35 mm colour Esquire slide. Taken by Russell Gay, it shows a curvy figure of a model I should be able to identify! I know someone is going to tell me straight away who it is. For now her name slips my mind, but a beautiful shot of a classic model with regulation red lips and beauty spot. :)

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Bridget Leonard


Bridget Leonard was the live-in girlfriend of photographer Russell Gay and ran the office in Oxford Street for him, which was the mail order outlet for Venus Films. They split up around late 1967 early 1968. She was already modelling for Russell before she got a role in Harrison Marks’ first feature film, ‘Naked as Nature Intended’. She first appeared in Kamera No.43 (1961) then Kamera No.44, 46 (Cover) & 54 and then in Solo No.25 dedicate just to her. Her only glamour film appearance was as a Wild-West saloon girl in the HM Glamour Movie No.106 ‘Gamblin’ Gal’ (1962).

The cracking shot of Bridget above comes from Kamera No.46 (1962) and features her on the cover and centre pages in stills taken on the Wild-West Saloon set featured in ‘Gamblin Gal’.

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The Hanging Fruits of Ann Austin


A pendulous view of Ann Austin as she leans forward looking at the camera showing off those full hanging tits with a mischievous look on her face! This shot was published in Ahoy Magazine published by Russell Gay and unfortunately was one only shot of Ann in this edition.

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Amber No.1 by Russell Gay (1950's)


The cover of the first edition of Amber by Russell Gay, featuring a model I recognize but unable to name at present? This first edition featured classic models posing in underwear or topless such as Nancy Roberts, Erica, and Rochelle Lofting and was published towards the end of the 1950s or possibly the early 60s. Classic stuff from Russell Gay and up there as some of my favourite early glamour publications along with QT, Model, and Coral.

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Margaret by Lamplight!


A glorious shot of the late Margaret Nolan. Taken in the studio by Russell Gay, a perfect pose by Maggie next to an ornate table and standing lamp. Great lighting in the shot as well, and she also seems to be wearing a blonde wig, even though it’s similar to her own hair colour.

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The Sumptuous Suzi Shaw


A restored 10 by 8 print of the bountiful Suzi Shaw by Russell Gay. I have several shots of Suzi by Harrison Marks, but this is the first I’ve seen taken by Russell Gay or produced at his studio. I know this because it has his studio address stamp from Portland Street in London on the back of the photo.

Regardless of who took the shot, you cannot deny the fact that this is a wonderful shot showing off Suzi’s very ample tits up close! And for a fraction of a second you wonder what the ring on the necklace is all about, but then you forget that and go back to those tits! This is the only shot I have from this set of Suzi, unless Scott that sent it over is holding back on me, but thanks must go to Scott for sending this one. :)

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Virginia Green – Canes & Curves!


Virginia Green posing nude between two bamboo canes, but I’m not sure if this shot is by Harrison Marks or Russell Gay, as both used Virginia in a setting with bamboo canes? I think it’s GHM because of the use of lighting to get the highlights and shadows across Virginia’s exquisite curves. He also used a dark background in some bamboo shots with Virginia that are published in Solo No.15, but I could be wrong. A straight from the negative image showing a smooth and uncensored view as well. :)

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