Bettie page knew exactly the right poses to make her body look perfect, says famous pinup photographer bunny yeager, whose new book. Queen of curves by petra mason and bunny yeager is out now, published by rizzoli. The new rizzoli book bettie page queen of curves tells the story of bettie page, along with the best collection of images ive ever seen. The latest bookfor which bunny wrote the forewardwas recently added to the collection of. Betty on the beach, bettie at sea on a yacht, in the trees, in the ocean. A question i hear every time i mention her name in casual conversation, or someone spots a piece of bettie memorabilia of mine. This glamorous book gathers more than two hundred lensfogging photographs of bettie embodying the naughty girlnextdoor eroticism of pinup culture, with. It was bettie pages trademark black baby bangs, blue eyes, and red lips that are seared on our minds eye. This image appears in bettie page queen of curves published by rizzoli. The queen of curves was sexy, fun, happy birthday to bettie page. Queen of curves, features previously unreleased photos of page.
Queen of curves written by petra mason, photographed by bunny yeager. Jungle land, nutty cheesecake, sweet and savage, and she devil. Jun 19, 2018 more than 250 previously unpublished photos by ms. There is alot of baggage that comes with this women in the name of dance history, burlesque, domination, fetish, catfights, striptease, hair style, clothes and much much more. This glamorous book gathers more than two hundred lensfogging photographs of bettie embodying the naughty girlnextdoor eroticism of pinup. Eventually leading her to working with top photographers like yeager.
Many hours were spent poring over the slides, a truly tough choice as bettie looks good from every angle so there were virtually no outtakes. Bunny yeager gelatin silver print starring bettie page from their first session together, 1954. A fun and sexy volume, this is the most comprehensive book on bettie page to date. This was followed by richard fosters 1997 unauthorized biography, the real bettie page. Betty page burlesque modelexotic queen of curvesgirl next. Queen of curves, released this past october, includes over 200 of those photos. Sep 30, 2014 bettie page queen of curves has captured the spirit of a woman who captured the essence of beauty in the middle of last century. Bettie was born on april 1923 and would have been 94 years old yesterday. Limited edition bettie in jungleland insert card set this is a complete set of insert cards from bettie page.
Bettie page photo print pinup poster vintage photograph sexy fetish photography erotic model top hat wall decor burlesque art betty items similar to vintage photograph of burlesque performer and pinup queen bettie page x reprint get any 4 for on etsy irving klaw studio, portrait of bettie page, the betties page, pager. Nov 22, 20 this was followed by richard fosters 1997 unauthorized biography, the real bettie page. A big thanks to the author, petra mason, for sending me a. Bettie page queen of curves foreword and photographs by bunny yeager bunny yeagers darkroom photographs by bunny yeager foreword by dita. Petra mason will be giving a talk about the book at 6. Petra mason a treasure trove of neverbeforeseen playfully erotic photos of legendary pinup girl and style icon bettie page, from cult pinup photographer bunny yeager.
Bettie page, queen of curves by petra mason 9780789327482. Some are alternate takes on some of page and yeagers most iconic shoots the cheetahs are. May 28, 2014 bunny yeager, a statuesque model who stepped behind the camera to become one of the countrys foremost pinup photographers, known best for her alluring images of model bettie page, died may 25. For six alltoobrief wonderful years, from 1951 to 1957, bettie page was the living queen of curves. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A big thanks to the author, petra mason, for sending me a copy for my personal enjoyment. My story is that i was recently divorced and i was really in a dark place in my life. Societys biggest obstacle regarding letting another bettie page emerge is augmentation, aka boob and butt jobs. Bettie page reveals all, about the queen of curves the. When the documentary bettie page reveals all was released in 20, it would have been easy to assume we would never again hear directly from the adored icon. Queen of curves is a treasure trove of neverbeforeseen playfully erotic photos of legendary pinup girl and style icon bettie page, taken by cult pinup photographer bunny yeager.
The incomparable diane webber marguerite empey, who possessed a movie stars beauty, a dancers legs, and more impressive curves than marilyn monroe, was one of the sexiest women of the 1950s and 60s. A true pinup icon has to be 100 percent natural, birthmarks and all, like bettie page. This includes photos of bettie and family and friends right up until 1970, with her still looking great, almost fifteen years after her modeling career ended. Betty page was an american model, actress, dancer, the girl next door and queen of curves. Petra masons book bettie page queen of curves, featuring the pictures of bunny yeager, is published in hardback by rizzoli. This glamorous book gathers more than two hundred lensfogging photographs of bettie embodying the naughty girlnextdoor eroticism of pinup culture, with such playful chapters as. Thanks to another legend ny photographer meryl meisler for snapping this on bunny yeagers memorial week.
A taste of beefcakes book design photography theory icon project interviews with petra mason. Queen of curves is a stylish book of pinup photography, and does contain some tasteful nudity. Indeed, youll notice that one of the many things that sets page apart is her expert grasp of how to accentuate her holy shit. Dec 11, 2015 more than 250 previously unpublished photos by ms. Indeed, youll notice that one of the many things that sets page apart is her expert grasp of how to. Sex was not a sin, sex was life, sex did not deserve restriction. Inserts from this bettie in jungleland insert set were randomly inserted in packs of cards. Queen of curves explores the work of both of these. Jul 31, 2014 page began her career in the early 1940smodeling fur coatsbut it wasnt long before she began to pose for pinups and soon photos of her were being published in various magazines. Before the 2014 passing of famous pinup photographer bunny yeager, she was actively involved in the development of two books full of her stunning work. Indeed, youll notice that one of the many things that sets page.
A treasure trove of neverbeforeseen playfully erotic photos of legendary pinup girl and style icon bettie page, from cult pinup photographer bunny yeager. Ask many of her fans, and each will probably have their own version to tell. She was the perfect example of an american woman who saw sexual expression as normal. This coffeetable book is almost exclusively photography, which is disappointing for such a large and expensive offering, because id certainly love to know more anecdotal biographical stuff about bettie page, but it does include an intriguing and underexplored theme about her i did not know. Queen of curves is a treasure trove of neverbeforeseen playfully erotic photos of legendary pinup girl and style icon bettie page, taken by. Bettie page queen of curves photo book, body confidence back before kim kardashian sex tapes and constant halfnaked women on tv, it was hard to come across a gal like bettie page.
Yeager are collected in the coffeetable book bettie page. Bettie page as youve never seen her before another. Indeed, youll notice that one of the many things that sets page apart. From the photographer bunny yeager, a highend photography book on the cult pinup icon bettie page. Queen of curves both published by universe, a rizzoli imprint. Bettie pages whole life culminated in her picking up that knife in the darkness to wreak terrible vengeance not just against leonie haddad, but against the demons that had been haunting her since she was a girl. Now, for the first time, rizzoli collects the photography of that year in bettie page. The page book particularly underscores yeagars contribution to popular culture, reflecting and enhancing the apposite charms of the only woman who could be said to rival marilyn monroe for iconic, universal sex. A treasure trove of neverbeforeseen playfully erotic photos of legenda. Betty davis signed book page with frame photograph. Petra mason interviewed on morning live by pearl shongwe.
Bettie page queen of curves your guide to body confidence the bettie page is not only one of the most iconic performance of this era, its a cultural phenomenon. Bettie page is a household name, who continues to influence fashion and culture today, and this is the most comprehensive and stunning book on her to date and the first to capture the essence of bettie s personality and natural beauty. Bettie page queen of curves hc 2015 rizzoli comic books. Petra mason, a scholar of photographer bunny yeager, compile interviews and neverbefore published photographs of the pinup star from. The truth about the queen of the pinups, which filled in some of the uglier, depressing chapters in. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Ive worshiped pinup icon bettie page ever since i laid eyes on her or at least a magazine cover of her in a comic book store my freshman year of college.
The latest book for which bunny wrote the forewardwas recently added to the collection of the costume institute library. Nov 28, 2016 bettie page queen of curves your guide to body confidence the bettie page is not only one of the most iconic performance of this era, its a cultural phenomenon. May 06, 2016 the first book to explore the archive, bunny yeagers darkroom, naturally includes bettie page images, and in bettie page. The book collects more than 250 photos of the pinup model, all shot on miami beach, and. Bettie page gets topless, bottomless and all over naked oh bettie. Bettie page queen of curves has captured the spirit of a woman who captured the essence of beauty in the middle of last century. Bunny yeager, excerpt from bettie page, queen of curves. Dec 15, 2014 maybe it was her tan, or maybe it was her attitude she seemed completely at ease. The comic book store owner had seen me walk by the store for months and finally urged me to come in so he could show me the cover of a fanzine called the betty pages. Indeed, youll notice that one of the many things that sets page apart is her. The bestkept secrets of a fashion stylist girls get curves. If you love to see one of historys most beautiful women doing what she does best, this is where youll find it. Queen of curves by petra mason 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Queen of curves, with text by petra mason, to appear in october.
Bunny yeager bettie page queen of curves photographer rare signed autograph book. Bettie page queen of curves photo book, body confidence. Indeed, youll notice that one of the many things that sets page apart is her expert grasp. Queen of curves, a giant book of photographs featuring the famous pinup and playboy model as seen through the everjudicious lens of bunny yeager, now available. Queen of curves explores the work of both of these talented. Bettie page is a household name, who continues to influence fashion and culture today, and this is the most comprehensive and stunning book on her to date and the first to capture the essence of betties personality and natural beauty. Inserts from this bettie in jungleland insert set were. Page turner a giant book of bettie page, not clothing.
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