Gary Saretzky Photo Books
Heath, Dave. Classic Photography, No. 4, Summer 1957. Featuring David Heath.
Heath, Dave. Classic Photography, No. 4, Summer 1957. Featuring David Heath.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Entire issue, 52 pages, including "Dave Heath in Korea" and "Sidewalks of New York" with photos by Heath and Griff Davis. [Heath took the photos in Korea while he was an infantryman in 1952. He is best known for his book A Dialogue with Solitude, published in 1965.] Issue features Marla English on cover. Other photographers with articles include Zoltan Glass (nudes), Lou Bernstein, Hildegard San Husen, Alfred Palmer, Russ Meyer, and Gerry Low. About half the magazine consists of photographs of beautiful nude women. Also other articles and letters to the editor and full page ad for the book, "Paradise for Males." Good, with chip at top of spine and general wear. Summary:
Classic Photography, No. 4 (Summer 1957) is a 52-page, mid-century photography enthusiast magazine published by Arnold Magazines. Styled for mature audiences, the issue splits its focus between serious humanistic photojournalism and vintage glamour/pinup content, featuring actress Marla English on the cover.
-
The Dave Heath Layouts: The issue is highly notable for featuring the early work of acclaimed American photographer Dave Heath. It includes his raw, emotional photo-essays "Dave Heath in Korea"—capturing his experiences as a wartime infantryman in 1952—and "Sidewalks of New York," showcasing his signature, intimate street photography.
-
Documentary & Travel Content: Alongside Korea and New York, the magazine features photo-centric articles covering global locations and cultures, including Siam (Thailand), South Sea islands, and urban waterfronts.
-
Other Featured Photographers: The issue displays work from Lou Bernstein (documenting the streets of Brooklyn), Hildegard San Husen (covering Europe), Alfred Palmer, and a pinup layout of model Diane Webber.
-
Glamour & Pinup Sub-theme: Roughly half of the publication consists of artistic and pinup studio nudes—including work by Zoltan Glass and Gerry Low—typical of men's lifestyle and hobbyist photography digests of the late 1950s.
