PAINE, Wingate. Mirror of Venus.

(New York and London): Ridge Press / Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 1966.  First edition.  Quarto.  Unpaginated.  Text by Francoise Sagan and Frederico Fellini.  an icon of the 1960s Sexual Revolution. Paine, erotic classic has influenced several generations of photographers. who have imitated Paine’s graphic ideas and elegant desires.  In an era when even the most shocking images are considered unremarkable, Paine’s gentle, sincere eroticism feels like fresh air.  A near fine copy in a good dust jacket.  Ugly crease and tear to the rear cover.