The Complete Reprint of John Willie's Bizarre (2 Volumes) [Hardcover]

Eric Kroll (Author), John Willie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2005

This volume reassembles the entire library of John Willie's "Bizarre" magazines (26 issues from 1946 to 1956) into over 1400 pages of fetish fashion.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1824 pages
• Publisher: Taschen; First Thus edition (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822892696
• ISBN-13: 978-3822892695
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 4.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,170,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Go back in time to Fetishville,1948, August 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Reprint of John Willie's Bizarre (2 Volumes) (Hardcover)

John Wille's magazine "Bizarre" is reprinted in two hardcover books that come in a slipcover package that measures 8" x5 1/2" x 4" thick. It's full of his drawings and photos of corsets, high heel fetish shoes, pin ups of the era and page after page of women in bondage and they are just loving it. Its sort of kinky stuff: tiny waisted women who love being tied up but the people who enjoy reading about such things will love these two volumes and will want to add it to their

collection along with their DVD of Bettie Page and some pictures of Ashley Renee and Darla Crane.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Extreme 1940's fashion for women, June 13, 2000

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Kristen Weiser (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Reprint of John Willie's Bizarre (2 Volumes) (Hardcover)

This collection of two hardcovers is a real conversation piece. Both editions are full of B&W/color photos, illustrations, comics, advertisements, and cartoons. There is a heavy slant on bondage, restraint, and domination.

This is a facinating look back into 1940's women's fashions and attitudes which were a step beyond the norm.

The two editions are hardcover and come boxed.

If you like this, I also recommend EXOTIQUE which is also published by Taschen.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent rebirth of superb work daring in its time, July 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Reprint of John Willie's Bizarre (2 Volumes) (Hardcover)

The complete series are reprinted in high quality paper back in large size format. All of the excellent drawings are well presented and the full unabridged text is preserved for all readers. The subject matter was daring in its time and still retains that haunting exotiqua that is John Willie. Readers and afficionados will not be disappointed. It is racy without vulgarity and caters to those interested in the beautiful and the stunning.