Gun 1, New York, 1955 photographed by William Klein (x)
“… This seems to be considered my key image… It’s fake violence, a parody. I asked the boy to point the gun at me and then look tough. He did, and then we both laughed… [I see it] as a double self-portrait. I was both the street kid trying to look tough, and the timid, good little boy on the right.”

Gun 1, New York, 1955 photographed by William Klein (x)

“… This seems to be considered my key image… It’s fake violence, a parody. I asked the boy to point the gun at me and then look tough. He did, and then we both laughed… [I see it] as a double self-portrait. I was both the street kid trying to look tough, and the timid, good little boy on the right.”

True Cases of Women in Crime July,1954 (x)

Elvis Presley with his air rifle, 1956

Elvis Presley with his air rifle, 1956

Spicy Detective Stories July, 1936 Cover by H.J. Ward

Spicy Detective Stories July, 1936 Cover by H.J. Ward

The Last Kill by Charlie Wells. Cover art by Robert Maguire, 1955 (x)

The Last Kill by Charlie Wells. Cover art by Robert Maguire, 1955 (x)

Brandy K gets a gun pointed at her photographed by Irving Klaw c. 1950’s

Brandy K gets a gun pointed at her photographed by Irving Klaw c. 1950’s

Burlesque dancer Candy Barr c. 1950’s

“Looking for Trouble” by Gil Elvgren,1953

“Looking for Trouble” by Gil Elvgren,1953

Cover illustration by Robert McGinnis for The Wind-up Doll (1964)

Cover illustration by Robert McGinnis for The Wind-up Doll (1964)

“Skeet Club” Napa Calendar illustration by Gil Elvgren c. 1974

“Skeet Club” Napa Calendar illustration by Gil Elvgren c. 1974


Women in Crime 1949, cover illustration by George Gross

Women in Crime 1949, cover illustration by George Gross

Elvis Presley in Flaming Star (1960)

Elvis Presley in Flaming Star (1960)

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1950’s pin-up model

1950’s pin-up model

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Elvis Presley at the Sonny West wedding, Dec. 28th, 1970

Elvis Presley at the Sonny West wedding, Dec. 28th, 1970

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Audrey Hepburn in Paris When it Sizzles (1964) photo by Bob Willoughby

Audrey Hepburn in Paris When it Sizzles (1964) photo by Bob Willoughby

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