Dedicated to the published work of Harrison Marks & other prominent photographers of the 1950's, 60's and early 70's. Along with popular glamour models such as June Palmer, Pamela Green, Dawn Grayson and others
An original image of Diane Webber (Marguerite Empey) taking a soapy bath in what looks like a giant wok! I’m a big fan of Diane from her early work and later as a naturalist, and there is a tenuous link to her and this site. In 1959 Kamera Publications published a book dedicated to Diane called ‘The Diane Weber Album’, unfortunately the images weren’t taken by Harrison Marks but an import for the US. Any excuse to publish this great unseen shot, and thanks to Kevin for sharing it with me.
I know I may sound like a broken record (boom boom!), but I just love seeing Erica’s body, especially covered in oil! This slicked up shot of a glistening Erica posing with a phonograph on the loft set comes from Kamera No.20 (1959)
A scan of one of my own growing collection of negatives, this time June Russell posing sat in a coloured striped deckchair! I love this shot and can just imagine coming across June sat on the beach like this, well maybe not, but one can imagine.
Jennifer Garland posing on the backstage set by Harrison Marks from a restored 35 mm colour Pamar slide. I do love a Redhead and Jennifer is no exception with her slender figure and always pert pink nipples. Love the stage setting in this shot and the use of the coloured lights, especially the red lighting that highlights Jennifer’s body.
Two shots of June Palmer posing with a wheel by Harrison Marks that were published in Kamera No.27 (1959). Unfortunately, the shots have been retouched for censorship reasons back then, but the way June poses it probably didn’t need much retouching. If the date of Publication is correct, then this would put June at 19 when she had these shots taken.
The cover of the first edition of In Focus, edited by Harrison Marks. In the heady days following the highly successful launch of Kamera, it seemed that the market for Harrison Marks’ publications was insatiable. ‘In Focus’ was another Kamera style pocketbook that Kamera Publications launched in 1957. The highest issue number that I have come across to date is No.21 If this is the last issue, then the publication was last printed in 1964.
No idea who the cover model is, unless anyone can enlighten me?
Another stunning shot of Nancy Roberts posing on a beach with only a sun hat for shade. It comes from a set of photographic glass plates taken in September 1959 at the beach near Sheplegh Court, Devon. What a great view of her figure as she stands fully naked with just a hint of smooth pussy showing. This was taken by Leslie Bainbridge.
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.
Eva Wild by Harrison Marks posing in front of the familiar floral wallpaper from a set of 8 prints, but I only have three of them :)
A very dramatic pose from Diane Clare on the loft set by Harrison Marks. A shadowy, uncensored shot of Diane and the Devil’s Head gets in on the action and seems to be looking directly at her nipples! :)
The Kamera Club 