Scorpio: The Eye of the Beholder

David Adams (Ed.), R.D. Laing, Maurice Girodias, Derek Hill, Michael Baldwin, Gustav Vigeland

Published by Byzantium Books, Covent Garden, London, 1972

About this Item

David Adams (Ed.), Scorpio: The Eye of the Beholder, (Byzantium Books, London, 1972), 62pp., paperback, 205 x 205 mm. Green and white printed cover, printed black inside. Writings, illustrations and photography relating to soft porn and erotica. Contents include: 'Knots: poems by R.D. Laing', 'Erotic Cartoons/Richard Wortley','Cavities' by Michael Baldwin, review of Winner's The Turn of the Screw, Philip Rawson 'The Art of Tantra', "pornograffitti' feature, review of Vigeland's The Cycle of Life by Sheila Whyment-Lester and other book and cinema reviews. Movies section includes critique of Carry On films and an interview with Derek Hill of New Cinema Club regarding censorship. Section on pornography. Rare. Condition: wear to corners & edges of cover, poorly stored in the past resulting in dust residue/ soiled pages. No tears in writing, but a little grubby from poor storage. Good only.

Seller Inventory # 004114

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scorpio: The Eye of the Beholder
• Publisher: Byzantium Books, Covent Garden, London
• Publication Date: 1972
• Condition: Good