Early Lesbian Pulp Novel dealing with identity: "Carla" - 1964

Toni Stevens

First Edition

[LGBTQ] [Pulp] Stevens, Toni. Carla. New York: Universal Publishing - Signal Books, 1964. First Edition with cover confirming "Never Before Published." 151 pages. Measures 4.25" x 7". Cover features a blonde model sitting on a bed done in vintage pulp style. Tagline reads: "Are you curious about the day-to-day details of lesbianism, the causes, the rewards and the tortures? If so, read Carla." Plot offers a rare take on identity for the time, presenting itself a self-help type book about knowing yourself. It deals with making other people call you by names that you are picking out for yourself. For example, tagline on the cover reads: "To the world - a "Les", to her lovers - "butch", to herself - "tramp". While the world may say you are one thing, you are the one who defines you. Cover is clean and textblock tight. Overall, in very good condition.

Item #20333

Price: $225.00