The Lesbos Jungle
N.p. First Niter Books, 1964. 1st Edition. 12mo, publisher’s stiff illustrated paper wraps, all edges stained yellow.
Mid-1960s lesbian pulp chronicling the dangerous desires of New York’s west side girl gangs after dark, by sleaze author Gilbert Fox under one of his many pseudonyms. While many lesbian pulp novels of the 1950s and 60s were sensationalized by and for straight men, they inadvertently offered representation for closeted lesbian readers. Cover art by "bizarre art" progenitor Gene Bilbrew (also known as Van Rod, Bondy, and ENEG), considered the first Black fetish career artist. Publisher's catalog number FN105. Ink note to upper wrap, first page, and top edge of textblock. Moderate rubbing, soiling and light edgewear to wraps. Very good. Rare. Item #12388
$150.00