ICONS BEST OF BIZARRE

Bizarre was published at somewhat irregular intervals, from 1946 to 1959 by John Alexander Scott Coutts, aka John Willie (English Slang for penis) in 1946. He was an artist, photographer, writer, publisher and banjo player. The magazine included many photographs, often of Willie’s wife, Holly Anna Faram, and drawings of costume designs, some based on ideas from readers. The original Bizarre Magazine was sold purely by mail order. There were also many letters from readers; he was accused of inventing these but insisted that they were genuine. The letters covered interests such as high heels, bondage, amputee fetishism, sadomasochism, transvestism, corsets, and body modification. The magazine was suspended completely from 1947 to 1951 because of paper shortages and other lasting effects of the Second World War. By 1956 Coutts was ready to give up the magazine, and that year he sold it to someone described only as R.E.B., who published six more issues before Bizarre finally folded in 1959. Text in English, German, and French. Adult Material. Condition: Fine Plus. Corner bumps and light soiling to cover. Some edge wear.