What's on Your Bookshelf?

I've decided to branch out a bit, my delicious readers - let's talk about words. Naughty words, nice words, and all of them in between. Words being strung together to make sentences, then paragraphs - meshing together rapidly to form paragraphs, until it all comes together in a heaping pile of pages and forms a book or magazine. I'll hunt down some of the sexiest, smartest, and most amazing literature I can find... and let you in on the little treasures I happen upon. ;)

If you made it out to the Atomic Frolic in July, then you not only saw some AMAZING burlesque, but you probably saw this guy hanging on on stage and in the front of the theater - he's none other than Java, of Bachelor Pad Magazine!


On the left, of course! That's me on the right!

BPM brings the absolute finest in pinup gals, atomic age culture, witty commentary, and much more! The new issue will be featuring one of my friends, Ruby Joule from Austin, in its pages, as well as Kim Falcon on its cover!


You can also see such beauties as Bernie Dexter, Jamie Deadly, and our own Lady Divina in past issues, so hurry and subscribe, I think Java may let you buy some back issues, if there are any left! This is one 'zine you can't miss out on!

For my book selection, I'm also going to head to Java's list of books - I'm liking the idea of this one - "The History of Men's Magazines Vol. 1", by Dian Hanson
Taschen, 2004.

"There have been studies of the history of men's magazines before, but never like this. Dian Hanson undertook the epic task of tracing the history from the early art and film magazines to the modern day porno mags. This history is collected in six massive volumes. Each book is a hefty collection filled with the best art and photography ever featured in men's magazines. Volume One, which we profile here, deals with the birth of men's magazines and takes us through just after World War Two." (from http://www.javasbachelorpad.com/mensmagazines.html).

Enjoy, and as always, cheers!

Vivienne