ORBIT Premiere Issue (1961) – Michelle, Anita Ventura, G. Bilbrew – King of the Devil Worshippers
ORBIT Premiere Issue (1961) – Michelle, Anita Ventura, G. Bilbrew – King of the Devil Worshippers
A fantastic first issue of ORBIT, a vintage glamour and pinup magazine published in 1961 by Selbee Associates, Inc. of New York.
This colorful premiere issue features Michelle on the cover, photographed by Roland Carré, wearing an elaborate showgirl costume with long black gloves and feathered accessories. The striking cover combines classic burlesque styling with a playful space-age logo and bold early-1960s graphic design.
An especially interesting feature is the magazine's art direction by G. Bilbrew, the noted illustrator associated with mid-century glamour and underground illustration. This connection adds appeal for collectors of vintage illustrated publications.
Featured models and pictorials include:
Michelle – Cover model, photographed by Roland Carré
Anita Ventura – Featured pictorial and photographic insert by Lou Becker
Paulette – Glamour pictorial
Lynne Carroll – Featured pictorial
Articles and additional features include:
Love, Pain & Your Emotions by Carlson Wade
Beggar's Ball
King of the Devil Worshippers
Battle of the Bosomy Beauties
June Is Bustin' Out – Fiction
Tails of the Cashmere – Fiction
Astro-Gal – Comic strip
With its distinctive premiere-issue status, glamorous showgirl cover, imaginative editorial content, and G. Bilbrew art direction, ORBIT is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage pinup magazines, classic burlesque photography, and early-1960s pop culture.
Publication: ORBIT
Issue: Premiere Issue / No. 1
Year: 1961
Publisher: Selbee Associates, Inc., New York
Editor: L. Benson
Art Director: G. Bilbrew
Cover Model: Michelle
Cover Photographer: Roland Carré
Featured Photographer: Lou Becker
Condition: Good vintage condition with visible cover rubbing, surface scuffs, light creasing, and some edge and corner wear. Interior pages show expected age toning. The colorful cover remains attractive and displays well. Please review photographs for condition and details.
