The magazine ran for close to ten years between 1956 - 1965 and many of the now legendary practitioners, publishers and artists were at some time involved in this effort. Oniroku Dan frequented as freelance writer among other things throughout the 60s. His series of ten photobooks 'Bondage photo collection' include many shots - if not all - from both Uramado and rag Fuzoku. God-like artist Itoh Seiu also saw his work presented between the magazine's covers. Where frost reign is particulary pleased to say that we have managed to secure two magazines containing Seiu's work.
To Where frost reign, Uramado magazine are some of the finest kinbaku magazines out there. The title follows a clear Kitan Club formula, but adds its own spark and identity to the mix. The material and magazines are expertly produced and manufactured. This can among be seen in the high artistic level of the photographic work which could be included in any survey of top Japanese photography, model direction, rich illustrations (check Mario!) to for instance expertly curation of material. The soft paper quality especially benefits the black and white model photographs, a fact which is not present to online viewers. One can also locate American influences in the guise of: John Willie and Irwing Klaw.
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URAMADO - photo selection from magazines in stock 1962 - 1964.
