Famous Paris Models: November-December 1951 (Premier Issue) Diego Rivera, Bernard of Hollywood

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Published by Volitant Publishing Co., Inc., 1951

About this Item

November-December, 1951 issue of the iconic, if short lived, mid-century pin-up magazine, Famous Paris Models. Premier issue: Vol. 1, No. 1. Cover photo mysteriously unknown. No photographer credits of her in text. Many photo shoots included notwithstanding by celebrity photographers such as Bernard of Hollywood and Christa. 3-page Bernard of Hollywood photo shoot of Gwen Caldwell, a long aspiring starlet who never quite made it, due in large part to starring in a soft porn film "Million Dollar Legs" in the mid 1950's. After her son was killed in Vietnam, her career spiraled out of control, and alcoholism and dementia ultimately claimed her death after decades on public welfare. Of special note is a 4-page photo-illustrated article featuring Mexican (and internationally) acclaimed muralist Diego Rivera with Paulette Goddard. Rivera's large frescoes helped establish the mural movement in art and often manifested in images of communist leaders and their causes. Contributing to his famously controversial life, he was also the womanizer to end all womanizers, fathering numerous children, and having multiple wives, among them fellow artist Frida Kahlo, not to mention countless infidelities. Kahlo and Goddard were strongly rumored to have formed a triangular relationship with Rivera, though their encounters didn't always include him. The article includes two photos of Rivera (then only a year or so before his death) and Goddard, one of him kissing her on the mouth at a party. 68 pp. 10 1/2" x 8". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and light internal age toning. An unusually presentable copy of an important and scarce mid-century collectible. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly. Seller Inventory # 377599

Bibliographic Details

Title: Famous Paris Models: November-December 1951 ...

Publisher: Volitant Publishing Co., Inc.

Publication Date: 1951

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good