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A. K. Andrews
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Kinky Professional Creative. Does not post that stuff here. (That's the day job.) Collects examples of BDSM bleeding over into pop culture. AKAndrews on fetlife. ‪🔞‬
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1978 would see Grove Press publish the first American edition of the graphic novel version of Story of O. Illustrated by legendary Italian comic artist Guido Crepax, it was originally released in Europe in 1975.

Grove Press had published the first American edition of The Story of O in 1965.
Story of O, illustrated version by Guido Crepax graphic interior page (1978) Story of O Comes to America week 1978 would see Grove Press publish the first American edition of the graphic novel version of Story of O. Illustrated by legendary Italian comic artist Guido Crepax, it was originally released in Europe in 1975. Grove Press had published the first American edition of The Story of O in 1965. I remember seeing ads for subsequent printings of this adaption, now broken up into separate volumes, solicited in Preview movie magazine in the early 1980s. Guido Crepax's version of the tale would be reprinted throughout the decades to follow and continues to be influential and inspirational to this day. Continue reading- https://www.tumblr.com/theakandrewscollection/800020537424445440/story-of-o-illustrated-version-by-guido-crepax?source=share #KinkInPopCulture #kink #bdsm #fetish #Story of O #Story of O Illustrated Version #Guido Crepax #Graphic Novels #comics #comic books #1975 #1978 #1970s Story of O, illustrated version by Guido Crepax graphic novel cover, Eurotica edition (1990) Eurotica was an imprint of NBM Publishing
November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of "Pauline Réage's" incredibly influential 1954 erotic novel, Histoire d'O, first being published in english in 1965. The translation was released first in Europe by Olympia press then America by Grove Press in the same year.

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Photo of title page of the first American edition of the book, Story of O (1965) . Story of O Comes to America week 2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of "Pauline Réage's"* 1954 French erotic novel, Histoire d'O, first being published in english in 1965. The translation was released first in Europe by Olympia press then America by Grove Press in the same year. For the uninitiated, in the book a Parisian fashion photographer, "O", is introduced to the joys of domination, submission and sadomasochism by her lover, Rene`. The book details O's progressive journey and adventures ever deeper within a secret society of BDSM enthusiasts. An incredibly influential book, Story of O inspired; at least seven filmed adaptions, an "official" sequel, multiple unofficial sequels, the work of subsequent authors, a seminal comic book adaption, an international magazine, parodies, documentaries, fashion, fetishwear, a cultural conversation, an unknowable amount of various people's personal -and sometimes public- fantasies and more. More info (warning- story spoilers) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_of_O Info about first American publication https://www.abebooks.com/first-edition/Story-First-American-Edition-Pauline-R%C3%A9age/31325724914/bd *footnote- "Pauline Réage" was a pen name of "Dominique Aury", which turned out to be a pseudonym of the true author, the late Anne Desclos. "The free publication of Story of O in this country is an event of considerable importance.... The artistic inter-est here has precisely to do with the use not only of erotic materials but also erotic methods, the deliberate stimulation of the reader as a part of and means to a total, authentic literary experience." -Eliot Fremont-Smith, The New York Times (1965) Continue reading- https://www.tumblr.com/theakandrewscollection/799839336175648768/story-of-o-first-american-edition-60th?source=share #KinkInPopCulture #kink #bdsm #fetish #StoryofO #PaulineRéage #1965ce #1960e #Books #Anniversary Photo of Quote published on the back of the paperback edition of Story of O "The free publication of Story of O in this country is an event of considerable importance.... The artistic inter-est here has precisely to do with the use not only of erotic materials but also erotic methods, the deliberate stimulation of the reader as a part of and means to a total, authentic literary experience." -Eliot Fremont-Smith, The New York Times (1965)
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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The series would run for three seasons over two different
networks

It lives on through syndication, home media and streaming to this day

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Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show (1975-1079) Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show (1975-1079) Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show (1975-1079) Photo from the Wonder Woman TV show signed by Linda Carter (1975-1079)
November 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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...Just a smidge
Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show (1975-1079) Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show (1975-1079) Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show (1975-1079) Photo from the Wonder Woman TV show (1975-1079)
November 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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The pilot movie starring Linda Carter that led into the Wonder Woman TV show premiered on November 7th, 1975.

True to the series source material, the show would have a bit of bondage
Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show (1975-1079) Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show opening animation (1975-1079) Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show opening animation (1975-1079) Film still from the Wonder Woman TV show (1975-1079)
November 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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A nude shabari variant was also produced

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Christine: Hero's Fall #3 comic book censored nude variant cover (2025)
November 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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This one gets a nod for the lady Terminator's leather ensemble and it's "sexy" Halloween costume equivalent of the Predator ...

...They also gave the Alien Queen boobs?

Eh, it was a new millennium. Things got weird.

Cover art by Joe Jusko

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Inquest Gamer #69 magazine cover (2000) The new Predator: Badlands movie opens today and it's connected to the Alien movies so it's as a good time as any to dust off this jem produced 35 years ago. This one gets a nod for the lady Terminator's leather ensemble and it's "sexy" Halloween costume equivalent of the Predator ... ...They also gave the Alien Queen boobs? Eh, it was a new millennium. Things got weird. Cover art by Joe Jusko, published by Wizard Entertainment Continue reading- https://www.tumblr.com/theakandrewscollection/799570841455214592/inquest-gamer-69-cover-magazines-art-2000?source=share
November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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12" single album jacket and the photo shoot

"On September 25 1990, the photo shoot for the cover of the Justify My Love single was photographed by Patrick Demarchelier."

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Madonna "Justify My Love" 12" single album jacket front (1990) 35th Anniversary Single released November 6, 1990 "On September 25 1990, the photo shoot for the cover of the Justify My Love single was photographed by Patrick Demarchelier." Source https://todayinmadonnahistory.com/tag/patrick-demarchelier/ Continue reading- https://www.tumblr.com/theakandrewscollection/799476962173321217/madonna-justify-my-love-album-covers-1990?source=share Madonna "Justify My Love" 12" single album jacket back (1990) 35th Anniversary Single released November 6, 1990 "On September 25 1990, the photo shoot for the cover of the Justify My Love single was photographed by Patrick Demarchelier." Source https://todayinmadonnahistory.com/tag/patrick-demarchelier/ Continue reading- https://www.tumblr.com/theakandrewscollection/799476962173321217/madonna-justify-my-love-album-covers-1990?source=share Madonna "Justify My Love" 12" single album jacket photo shoot (1990) 35th Anniversary Single released November 6, 1990 "On September 25 1990, the photo shoot for the cover of the Justify My Love single was photographed by Patrick Demarchelier." Source https://todayinmadonnahistory.com/tag/patrick-demarchelier/ Continue reading- https://www.tumblr.com/theakandrewscollection/799476962173321217/madonna-justify-my-love-album-covers-1990?source=share Madonna "Justify My Love" 12" single album jacket photo shoot (1990) 35th Anniversary Single released November 6, 1990 "On September 25 1990, the photo shoot for the cover of the Justify My Love single was photographed by Patrick Demarchelier." Source https://todayinmadonnahistory.com/tag/patrick-demarchelier/ Continue reading- https://www.tumblr.com/theakandrewscollection/799476962173321217/madonna-justify-my-love-album-covers-1990?source=share
November 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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So what can you do? 🤔

1. Continue pressuring your lawmakers, let them know how unpopular and dangerous censorship and surveillance bills are.

2. Spread the word! Many people have no idea the internet they know and love is under threat.

🗣️ 👉https://www.badinternetbills.com/#online-id-checks
A webpage section titled "The Bills" lists and briefly describes eight proposed bills related to internet regulation and privacy in colored boxes.
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM