(SOLD): KOREN, Leonard. 17 Beautiful Men Taking a Shower.

(Los Angeles, CA): Self-published, 1975. First edition. Artists book. Accordion booklet measuring 6″ by 4.5″ folding out to 6″ by 74.5″ approx. to reveal 17 photographic portraits of men showering. The very scarce, first publication of Koren, a precursor to his WET Magazine – a periodical dedicated to gourmet bathing, which was influential in the development of postmodern aesthetics. A very good example. This copy with the rare waterproof pouch and a signed note to Bruce King editior of the Gay Scene requesting a copy of the magazine with a review of Korean’s publication. Although not stated published in an edition of just 300 copies.