This vibrant December 1973 edition of Knave represents a classic era of British adult entertainment during the early seventies. Volume 5 Number 12 showcases the bold aesthetic of the decade featuring a striking blonde cover model posed against intricate patterned fabrics.
The editorial content captures a specific moment in the sexual revolution with headline articles such as The Sex Travellers Club visiting the Bavarian Sex Olympics and an investigative look at Birding in the Sixties. Readers are offered provocative lifestyle features including an inquiry into being a great lover alongside a profile on Barney Munchausen Liar who is billed as the greatest sexual athlete in the world.
The issue highlights specific pictorials and interviews with models Lindy Miranda and Patti reflecting the high production values and specific subculture interests of the time. This publication remains a sought after artifact for collectors of vintage softcore journals and those interested in the social history of the United Kingdom during this permissive period.
