Through the 1960′s, Selbee Associates [Leonard Burtman] published a full-sized magazine titled High Heels. The magazine presented lovely models with shapely limbs in high-heeled shoes and boots. Many of the models were burlesque dancers but some were experienced pinup posers. They include Alice Denham, Kathey Keene, Tana Louise, Toni Troy, Charlotte King, Sandra Evans, Penni Peyton, Yvonne Warner, Gloria Rand, Michelle Dorian, Bonnie Jewett, Janine Tyrone, Ursula Herrman, Tina Cruz, Betsy Russell, Yvonne Garcia, Zorita, Tee Tee Red, Heather Christie, Helene West, Candy Gee, Vicki Sommers and others, with an occasional appearance by Betty Page. Pages were also brightened by the comic art of Eric Stanton and Gene ‘Eneg’ Bilbrew. These illustrators also provided pictures for the short stories that were in most issues. Many issues had a letters to the editor section, accompanied by amateur snapshots, taken at home. This hobbyist photography sometimes showed the best heels in an issue. Published in 2006, the High Heels Remix ebook collects the best stories, essays, and model pictorials from 8 issues of High Heels that were published from 1962 to 1970. “Best” is defined here as meaning pretty models in high-heeled shoes and boots. Many of the photos show models in full-fashioned stockings. High Heels continued to be published after 1970 as an Eros Goldstripe title, when Mr. Burtman moved to California. Five Eros Goldstripe High Heels magazines are available at the website as …
Submission in Satin, C-10 Selbee Associates published the Connoisseur Series from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. The content spanned multiple themes and often consisted of photographs without text. While many Selbee covers mislead and misinform, Submission in Satin lives up to its cover. With good photography and conscientious production, it is certainly among the best of the best of Mr. Burtman’s publishing and photo orchestrations during his tenure in New York. Without words, Submission in Satin, C-10, tells the dress-up story of three models: Jackie Miller, Anita Ventura, and a petite blond let’s call her Sue. When Sue fastens a corset around Jackie, Anita decides that she wants to wear a corset, too. Still dressed in her own tight satin corset and high-heeled pumps, Sue helps Anita into her corset and attaches garter straps to stocking tops. Then, the bossy brunettes decide they are going out and have Sue, who changes into high-heeled mules, lace up shiny, knee-high boots. After the two statuesque women depart in leather and satin sheath dresses, Sue discovers an interesting pair of white ankle boots and black patent corset, which she seems to enjoy showing off to the camera. While the setting for the photo shoot was an apartment living room, this is a boudoir scenario, and Sue functions as lady’s maid. We are shown three leggy lovelies in various stages of dishabille, fitting stockings, tight corsets, bras, panties, garter belts and assorted hosiery. The …