J. P. Smut

This book captures beautifully those lusty, yet lyrical, days of liberated lifestyles and innocent ideals in the early 1970s - a sexy, poignant reminder of an age gone by.

'JP Smut' was in fact the pseudonym for two people: the American photographer Jay Myrdal and his colleague Peter Smith. As JP Smut they formed a partnership which revolutionised the 'girlie mags' of the time. With their own blend of highly idiosyncratic, experimental photography and by introducing a more honest reflection of 70s zeitgeist, they created a unique record of 'alternative' youth culture.

Most of the young, hedonistic female models were their friends; the 'JP Smut style' was eminently suited to the carefree, sexually promiscuous atmosphere so prevalent at the time. This book examines a curious professional relationship that produced some of the most intriguing images of the early 'top shelf' genre. With an introduction by author and journalist Christopher Peachment.