This third installment of the Pendulum series from 1971 stands as a bold artifact of the sexual revolution and the burgeoning era of niche adult counterculture publishing. The cover features a striking composition titled African Doll which showcases the publications focus on interracial themes and aesthetic liberation during the early seventies.

Promising twelve pages of integrated color the magazine delivers a candid look at the era through features like Hard and Soft Times and No Hang Ups providing a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the social and sexual explorations of its time. As a Pendulum production this issue represents the transition from underground adult zines to more established adult periodicals reflecting the changing legal and cultural landscapes for mature content.

Collectors will value this volume for its authentic period photography and its status as a historical document of the 1971 adult press market which prioritized provocative storytelling and visual diversity for an open minded readership.

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