Photo Paperbacks

Photo or pictorial paperbacks, featuring a mix of pictures and text on popular subjects like spanking, corporal punishment, bondage, and general fetishes, were widely popular throughout the 1970s. These paperbacks were published by well-known companies like Ben’s Books and Gold Star Publications. However, they often had glued spines that made them susceptible to loose pages when the glue hardened. Despite their vulnerability, these paperbacks are highly collectible because they were produced in smaller quantities compared to magazines.