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Eyeful (1942–1955)
''Eyeful'' was a men's cheesecake magazine published by Robert Harrison and known for regularly featuring Bettie Page Bettie Mae Page (April 22, 1923 – December 11, 2008) was an American model who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her pin-up model, pin-up photos. Like most other magazines in Harrison's empire, it features covers by one of the most prolific pinup cover artists of the 1940s and 50's, Peter Driben. History The magazine was intended to glorify the American girl, and was promoted with the tag line "Gals, Gags, Giggles". The tag line later ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pin-up Model
A pin-up model is a model whose mass-produced pictures and photographs have wide appeal within the popular culture of a society. Pin-up models are usually glamour, actresses, or fashion models whose pictures are intended for informal and aesthetic display, known for being pinned onto a wall. From the 1940s, pictures of pin-up girls were also known as cheesecake in the U.S. The term ''pin-up'' refers to drawings, paintings, and photographs of semi-nude women and was first attested to in English in 1941. Images of pin-up girls were published in magazines and newspapers. They were also displayed on postcards, lithographs, and calendars. The counterpart of the pin-up girl is the male pin-up, also known as '' beefcake'', including celebrated actors and athletes such as the actor James Dean, the singer Jim Morrison, and the model Fabio. History From the early 19th century, when pin-up modeling had "theatrical origins", burlesque performers and actresses sometimes used photogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Harrison (publisher)
Robert Harrison (April 14, 1904 – February 17, 1978) was an American journalist and publisher, best known for founding and publishing sensationalist and scandal-focused magazines in the mid-20th century. He worked for the ''New York Evening Graphic'' and the ''Motion Picture Herald.'' He gained notoriety for creating Confidential (magazine), Confidential, a tabloid-style magazine launched in 1952, which became infamous for its exposés on celebrities, politicians, and public figures. Harrison's publishing style, which combined gossip, scandal, and investigative journalism, pushed the boundaries of privacy laws and defamation cases, leading to numerous legal battles. Despite its controversial nature, ''Confidential'' was highly successful, influencing the development of modern tabloid journalism and setting the stage for future celebrity gossip publications. Following increased legal pressure and shifting public attitudes, Harrison's influence waned by the 1960s, and ''Confident ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bettie Page
Bettie Mae Page (April 22, 1923 – December 11, 2008) was an American model who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her pin-up model, pin-up photos.50s pin-up queen Bettie Page dies BBC News, December 12, 2008; accessed 12, December 2008 She was often referred to as the "Queen of Pinups": her long jet-black hair, blue eyes, and trademark Bangs (hair), bangs have influenced artists for generations. After her death, ''Playboy'' founder Hugh Hefner called her "a remarkable lady, an iconic figure in pop culture who influenced sexuality, taste in fashion, someone who had a tremendous impact on our society". A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Page lived in California in her early adult years before moving to New York City to pursue work as an actress. There, she found work as a pin-u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Driben
Peter Driben (October 22, 1903 - September, 1968), an American pin-up artist, was perhaps one of the most productive pin-up artists of the 1940s and 1950s. Although both Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren have extensive catalogues of work, neither came close to the output of Driben. Driben's pinups delighted the American public from the beginning of World War II until the great baby boom of the 1950s. Born in Boston, Driben studied at Vesper George Art School before moving to Paris (circa 1925). While taking classes at the University of Paris, Sorbonne in 1925, he began a series of highly popular pen-and-ink drawings of the city's Showgirl, showgirls. His first known pin-up was the cover to ''La Paree Stories'' in March 1934. By 1935, he was producing covers for Snappy, Pep, New York Nights, French Night Life and Caprice. Driben's popularity continued to rise in the late thirties with covers for ''Silk Stocking Stories'', ''Gay Book'', ''Movie Merry-Go-Round'' and ''Real Screen Fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
