Harrison Marks

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Harrison Marks in the early 1980s

Harrison Marks (born George Harris Marks on August 6, 1926, died June 27, 1997)[1] was a British glamour and pin-up photographer. Who started as a glamour model photographer at age 27. Whom started publications such as, Kamera, Solo and Kane. He also made a number of 8mm loop films and 5 featured films and would also gain world-wide recognition.

Work

For a list of big bust Harrison Marks models, see Category:Harrison Marks models.

Films

  • Naked As Nature Intended
  • The (Naked) World of Harrison Marks
  • Pattern of Evil
  • 9 Ages of Nakedness
  • Come Play With Me
Harrison's first feature film

Magazines

Kamera

Paula Page
Photo: Harrison Marks

In 1957, Kamera the 7 x 5 inch, 36 page, monthly pocketbook, was started with the help of Pamela Green.[2] The photographs in Kamera were retouched, where necessary, to disguise any sign of pubic hair or genitals, to try and avoid the danger of falling foul of the British obscenity law. Kamera No.1 was sold out the first 5 week after it's release. Six weeks after No.1, Kamera No.2 was released and sold a quarter of a million copies. Where it was decided to make Kamera a monthly publication.[3] By the time No.5 came around, both George and Pamela were convinced to make a calender of Kamera which was released in 1958. In 1959, the number of issues per year stated to decline then it's demise in 1968 due to competition such as Playboy, Penthouse and Russell Gay's Fiesta.

Solo

Ann Austin
Photo: Harrison Marks

Solo was also a successful publication, which was a 32 page black and white format to Kamera, with a color cover. But only featuring just one model in each issue. It was launched in mid 1958, which ran parallel with Kamera to Issue No.61 (1968). Solo was not a monthly publication, but there were 61 consecutive issues.[4]

External links

References

  1. Fairbrass, Peter B. (1997). George Harrison-Marks. harrison-marks.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-07.
  2. Fairbrass, Peter B. (1997). Welcome to the World of Harrison Marks. harrison-marks.com. Retrieved on 2008-09-22.
  3. Fairbrass, Peter B. (1997). Kamera: 1957-1968. harrison-marks.com. Retrieved on 2008-10-11.
  4. Fairbrass, Peter B. (1997). Solo: 1958-1968. harrison-marks.com. Retrieved on 2008-10-11.