John Willie, B&G, Gene Bilbrew, Bill Ward... currently on display with Eric Stanton

As for other artists featured in this once-in-a-lifetime event at the Taschen Gallery?

John Willie
And You Can Lace Yourself In Like This, 1952
Published Art, Bizarre, n.11
12.5 x 7.75 in (31.75 x 19.68 cm)
Ink on Board

B&G
The Bondage Society

Re-drawn Klaw-era illustration

Published Art  for Pleasure Parade 5, 1982

Stanton/Mavety
Graphite, Pen and Ink on Paper

Gene Bilbrew
“Hampered Hercules, Book 1,” 1961
(Satellite Publishing Co. Imprint; Malkin)
13.5 x 8.75 in (34.29 x 22.22 cm)
Gouache on Board

Bill Ward
The Married Set, 1967
WH509: Wee Hours Books Paperback Imprint; Malkin
14.5 x 9.5 in (36.83 x 24.13 cm)
Gouache on Board

Bill Ward
Be Careful When You Hit High C.,1960s
12.5 x 16 in (31.75  x 40.64 cm)
Conté Crayon on Board 

Elmer Batters

Untitled 4, circa 1971

15 x 10 in (38 x 25.3 cm)

C-Type Print

Edition of 7

Elmer Batters

Untitled (Sylvia) 1, 1980

10 x 15 in (25.3 x 38 cm)

C-Type Print

Edition of 7

That's right ... all this plus the man himself: Eric Stanton.

This rare event will continue until May 24.

TASCHEN GALLERY
8070 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-9098

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Cheers. —Richard Pérez Seves

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>> Peek inside the Charles Guyette tribute << 

Charles Guyette: Godfather of American Fetish Art 
** 2018 Expanded Second Edition **  

>> HERE <<

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Peek inside with Dita Von Teese:

==>> HERE <<==

Reviews:

 "If New York collector, writer and fetish historian Richard Pérez Seves had not decided to assemble what he knew about Charles Guyette (along with a substantial selection of images) into this paperback, this influential forerunner of the genre's better known exponents would have continued a lot longer as the great unsung hero of American fetish art."—Tony Mitchell, thefetishistas.com

"If you're at all a fan of fetish art ... then this book will be right up your alley." —kinkweekly.com

"I've often cited John Willie's gals as my biggest fashion inspiration but I'll have to start tipping my hat to Guyette as well."—Dita Von Teese

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NEW RELEASE!

> Available Now! <

Bondage Enthusiasts Bound in Leather  [*Expanded Edition*]

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Also Available (Worldwide)!
GENE BILBREW REVEALED

>> Learn More <<

Also Available Now (Worldwide)!
Sweeter Gwen, The Return of Gwendoline
by Eric Stanton
>> Learn More <<

 

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Unpacking Allen Jones … at the Taschen Gallery

One of coolest things about the Eric Stanton (and Elmer Batters) exhibit happening now in L.A. was the arrival of the classic set of transgressive furniture art produced by U.K. artist, Allen Jones.

Now I’ve seen these sculptures featured in art books, in documentaries, but it was still startling to see them in person, especially as they arrived.

It was no less bizarre seeing the pieces finally assembled, just a day or two before the show. 

This was just before the opening. In the background is a wall of Eric Stanton art.

 Of course some people might ask what connection Allen Jones has to the show. And I can only reply that Allen Jones was certainly influenced by Eric Stanton. Here’s one example of many:

Here’s the earlier variation of original Stanton art:

As they say: imitation is the highest form of flattery:

Allen Jones or Eric Stanton?... You make the call.

 Allen Jones or Eric Stanton?... 

Allen Jones or Eric Stanton?... 

Allen Jones or Eric Stanton?... 

Allen Jones or Eric Stanton?... 

I hope you'll check out the gallery in person. It's worth a visit. The Eric Stanton (and Elmer Batters) "Bizarre Life" exhibit will be on display until May 24.

TASCHEN GALLERY
8070 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-9098

>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<

Thanks for tuning in. Hope you'll join me next time....

Cheers. —Richard Pérez Seves

=> Index ~ of FetHistory ~ From the Beginning:

http://fethistory.blogspot.com/p/1.html

>> Peek inside the Charles Guyette tribute << 

Charles Guyette: Godfather of American Fetish Art 
** 2018 Expanded Second Edition **  

>> HERE <<

 *     *     *     *     *     *

Peek inside with Dita Von Teese:

==>> HERE <<==

Reviews:

 "If New York collector, writer and fetish historian Richard Pérez Seves had not decided to assemble what he knew about Charles Guyette (along with a substantial selection of images) into this paperback, this influential forerunner of the genre's better known exponents would have continued a lot longer as the great unsung hero of American fetish art."—Tony Mitchell, thefetishistas.com

"If you're at all a fan of fetish art ... then this book will be right up your alley." —kinkweekly.com

"I've often cited John Willie's gals as my biggest fashion inspiration but I'll have to start tipping my hat to Guyette as well."—Dita Von Teese

+
 
NEW RELEASE!

> Available Now! <

Bondage Enthusiasts Bound in Leather  [*Expanded Edition*]

=================================

 

Also Available (Worldwide)!
GENE BILBREW REVEALED

>> Learn More <<

Also Available Now (Worldwide)!
Sweeter Gwen, The Return of Gwendoline
by Eric Stanton
>> Learn More <<

 

*     *     *     *     *     *

Thanks for checking in. Hope you'll join me next time....

Cheers. —Richard Pérez Seves

=> Index ~ of FetHistory ~ From the Beginning:

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Original Eric Stanton & Steve Ditko art at the Taschen Gallery

"A Dull Day in The Neighborhood," the complete set of "Correspondence Letter B-1" and "Correspondence Letter B-2," which collectively would later be republished as "Confidential TV," 22 pages (out of 24) of "The Kinky Hook," 4 pages of "Divorce Agreement" — these are just some of the Stanton/Ditko art items owned by Benedikt Taschen, and much of the material passed through my hands this past week as I urged him to put as much of it on display as possible — and put it all in a separate room too.

Currently on display — and offered for sale — at the Taschen Gallery in Los Angeles is a selection of collaborative art produced by Eric Stanton and Steve Ditko between 1966 and 1967, just after Ditko walked out on Marvel. You may NEVER have another opportunity to see this original artwork again in your lifetime!

 

  

Here I am holding page 1 of the comic originally known as "On a Kinky Hook," 1966 (Stantoons Inc.; Stanley Malkin, Stanton) — for the Taschen Gallery in Los Angeles.

I was laying out these pages at the gallery about a week ago. Benedikt Taschen hardly understood what it was it. He just wanted me to assemble it in order.

 Dian Hanson and Benedikt Taschen went off to lunch as I was left alone with this. Just amazing. 

Just handling this art was an experience I'll never forget.

Pure Steve Ditko. I begged Benedikt to include it in the show, but he decided to put it back in the vault.

 This page from "Correspondence Letter B-2" made the show and is currently on display to the public — at the Taschen Gallery.

 

 This page from "On a Kinky Hook" (here, already framed) made the show and is currently on display to the public — at the Taschen Gallery.

 This page from "Divorce Agreement" (here, already framed) made the show and is currently on display to the public — at the Taschen Gallery.

This page made the show and is currently on display to the public. The inking is excellent! You can see Ditko (or Stanton) used Zip-A-Tone and what appears to be Wite-Out for the highlights. What do you think? It's also from "Divorce Agreement." 

This page from "Correspondence Letter B-1" made the show and is currently on display to the public.

I hope you'll check out the show in person. It's worth a visit. Also included in the exhibit are works by John Willie, Gene Bilbrew, Bill Ward, Bill Alexander, the artist known as "B&G," Robert Blue, Allen Jones, and of course Elmer Batters. The show features 85 gorgeously framed original pieces of Eric Stanton art never seen before in public + a huge collection of Stanton artifacts like his colorful '60s paperbacks, magazines, and interior art for Exotique and Selbee magazines — on display right now and FREE to the public — until May 24. 

This is truly a rare event!

TASCHEN GALLERY
8070 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-9098

>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<

Thanks for tuning in. Hope you'll join me next time....

Cheers. —Richard Pérez Seves

=> Index ~ of FetHistory ~ From the Beginning:

http://fethistory.blogspot.com/p/1.html

>> Peek inside the Charles Guyette tribute << 

Charles Guyette: Godfather of American Fetish Art 
** 2018 Expanded Second Edition **  

>> HERE <<

 *     *     *     *     *     *

Peek inside with Dita Von Teese:

==>> HERE <<==

Reviews:

 "If New York collector, writer and fetish historian Richard Pérez Seves had not decided to assemble what he knew about Charles Guyette (along with a substantial selection of images) into this paperback, this influential forerunner of the genre's better known exponents would have continued a lot longer as the great unsung hero of American fetish art."—Tony Mitchell, thefetishistas.com

"If you're at all a fan of fetish art ... then this book will be right up your alley." —kinkweekly.com

"I've often cited John Willie's gals as my biggest fashion inspiration but I'll have to start tipping my hat to Guyette as well."—Dita Von Teese

+
 
NEW RELEASE!

> Available Now! <

Bondage Enthusiasts Bound in Leather  [*Expanded Edition*]

=================================

 

Also Available (Worldwide)!
GENE BILBREW REVEALED

>> Learn More <<

Also Available Now (Worldwide)!
Sweeter Gwen, The Return of Gwendoline
by Eric Stanton
>> Learn More <<

 

*     *     *     *     *     *

Thanks for checking in. Hope you'll join me next time....

Cheers. —Richard Pérez Seves

=> Index ~ of FetHistory ~ From the Beginning:

http://fethistory.blogspot.com/p/1.html

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