This item is a rare and vintage PRESS ARTS publication titled UP-CLOSE, Number 2 featuring full-page male photo pictorials, as seen thru the close-up lens of a camera. This magazine was produced in 1969 using heavy stock paper. It is oversized at 8-1/2” x 11” and is still in UNREAD condition. This item is DEAD STOCK as the original distributor never sold it; it has been in storage for over 50 years. See photos for condition.

Michelangelo appreciated the body as a complete art form. Each nuance was carefully studied by the master. Each part was a creation of beauty unto itself. Who are we to argue with so worthy and esteemed a judge?

Rather we must concur that the human form, properly looked at, is indeed beautiful. The phallus, has of itself been a symbol of worship and veneration for centuries.

It is with these thoughts in mind; a collection of photo reference studies for the artist: an aid to the student of art or nature in his quest for beauty through the study of anatomy that we are presenting UP-CLOSE.

ALL MODELS IN THIS MAGAZINE ARE CERTIFIED BY THE PUBLISHERS TO BE OVER THE LEGAL AGE OF 18, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW.

Due to recent delivery issues with the USPS I now ship all magazines, digests and paperback books via Priority Mail. Up to $100 of insurance is included in this price. If you require additional insurance please let me know before I invoice you. I’m selling my collection of vintage 1950-1980s gay pulp paperback novels, pictorial and hardcore magazines, physique photography, magazines, artwork and other LGBTQ ephemera.