This 1979 edition of The Bizarre Art of Bill Ward Volume 4 Number 4 remains a quintessential example of the specialized adult fantasy genre from the late twentieth century. Published by Eros Publishing Company as an Eros Goldstripe Special this volume highlights the distinctive style of Bill Ward who was widely celebrated for his exaggerated feminine forms and provocative narrative themes.

The cover features a characteristic scene of sultry sexuality and erotic tension depicting a blonde woman in a metallic corset and chains alongside a masked figure which reflects the bold seething energy noted in the contemporary marketing of the series. Inside readers find a collection of high contrast black and white illustrations that showcase the technical skill and surreal anatomical focus that defined Wards legendary status in the underground art world.

As a piece of counterculture history this issue is a sought after item for collectors of vintage erotic art and those interested in the evolution of adult publishing during the era of the Goldstripe imprint.