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From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2003 10:57:57 -0400
Subject: [PML1] CC: Marilyn Waltz II

In Marilyn Waltz' centerfold (April 1955) she's on the sofa, wishing 
with all her might that we'll join her. There is a lot to like here. 
Unfortunately, most of it is outside the realm of erotica.

Much has been written over the years about the emotional effects of 
color. I will make no claims to being an expert, but I love the use of 
color in this centerfold. To me it sets the benchmark for the 
centerfolds that were to follow. All of them show signs of trying to be 
this good, and a few of them make it.

The colors flow from one to the other. The red in the print, the tan of 
the walls and the dark colors of the sofa and pillows. Where else do we 
find this mix? On your average dark-haired naked Caucasian.

The other place where this centerfold shines is in the graphic layout. A 
lot of awful stuff in the fifties claimed sophistication, but this makes 
it. We have a mix of angles and forms, but they all work together to 
make a very pleasing whole.

Now if only we could pump up the erotic as well.

Photographer: (Hal Adams)

Scoring:
Pin-up: 3.0
Erotic: 1.0
Artistic: 3.5

Overall: 2.4 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: (There is 
none)

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1955/04/centerfold.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI