Line & Form Vol. 8 No. 1 (1975)
Published in spring 1975, Line & Form Vol. 8 No. 1 continues the series’ tradition of exploring the female figure through soft-focus photography, minimalist staging, and artistic nudes. As one of the more visually restrained and stylized entries in the American Art Enterprises and Red Lion Publishing family, this issue emphasizes form over fantasy — often highlighting natural light, clean lines, and subtle composition.
While other magazines from the same publishing group leaned into themed pictorials and cheeky narratives, Line & Form carved out a quieter aesthetic: black-and-white spreads, serene settings, and a tone closer to figure studies than pulp erotica. This volume spans 64 pages and features several returning models, along with a few debut appearances, most notably Geneva Lombardi, who graces both the cover and final spreads.
Magazine Details
Publisher: Red Lion Publishing Company
Release Date: April–June, 1975
Frequency: Quarterly
Pages: 64 (including covers)
Format: Staple-bound, predominantly black-and-white
Distributor: Parliament News, Inc.
Featured Models
- Geneva Lombardi – Cover & Pages 60–63
- Linda Francis – Pages 3 & 26–29
- Patricia Fein – Page 6
- Linda Wilson – Page 9
- Debra Christian – Pages 22–25
- Heather Leigh – Pages 40–43
- Serena – Pages 46–49
- Christine DeShaffer – Pages 50–53
Editorial Style
This issue maintains Line & Form’s signature focus on minimalism and figure composition. The layouts avoid overt staging or heavy costume; instead, subjects are often photographed nude or semi-nude in naturalistic poses, with soft backdrops and little visual distraction. Though there’s no explicit editorial page, the visual message is clear — a celebration of anatomy, symmetry, and the female form as art.
Legal & Publishing Information
Line & Form (Vol. 8 No. 1) is copyright © 1975 by Red Lion Publishing Company. All rights reserved. No part of this issue may be reprinted or reproduced without written permission. All models are professional adults over the age of 18 at the time of photography. No model biographical information was published, and all characters in accompanying fiction are entirely fictional.
Published quarterly by Red Lion Publishing Company, 21322 Lassen Street, Chatsworth, California 91311. Distributed exclusively by Parliament News, Inc., 21314 Lassen Street, Chatsworth, CA. Printed in the U.S.A.
Line & Form – Vol 08 No 01 April-June 1975
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