Sometimes I wonder what the erotic
publishing world would be like without Taschen. I seriously doubt
Random House would be willing to take up the slack. That said, thank
the Goddess for Taschen! And thank her, as well, for fetish illustrator
Eric Stanton.
For those of you who picked up The Goddess Issue of Extreme Fetish, you
were treated to an article about the warped impresario of dominant
female worship. You also had the opportunity to drool longingly over a
few of Stanton's delicious illustrations. Fleshy, round behinds and
robust breasts with cleavages as deep as the Grand Canyon. Clingy
clothing that hugs every curve and calves encased in shiny black boots.
Stanton's well-endowed women are always in a position of authority,
frequently lording their power over men of Lilliputian proportions. The
men are always groveling and grateful.
Unfortunately, Mr. Stanton passed away recently—only days before the
premier of The Goddess Issue, in fact. But his sons were kind enough to
attend the party and that's how I got this book; it was a gift from Tom
Stanton.He and his two brothers oversee the publishing, archiving and
promoting of Eric Stanton's work. And believe me, there's a ton of it.
At least a brick's worth has been reproduced in this two-inch-thick
tome of 28 color stories. It weighs in at a hefty 767 pages, some with
multiple illustrations, so you can imagine how extensive the archives
must be.
The book's Introduction is by Leg Show Editor Dian Hanson, who
discovered the art of Stanton while working for Puritan. Of course, the
stuff is right up her seamed-stocking strasse, and she was infinitely
inspired by his depiction of female sexual power. Being a strong, angry
woman herself, Dian was thrilled by the thought of male submission. If
you are as well, check it out!
Eric Stanton: The Dominant Wives & Other Stories
ISBN 3-8228-7435-3
www.taschen.com
Also from Taschen: The Art of Eric Stanton, Edited by Eric Kroll
Eric Stanton: 30 Postcards
Or visit the Eric Stanton web site for other collections:
http://www.Stanton-Fetish.com