35mm Slide 1973 Viva Launch Party Ken Marcus #1

This original 35mm slide, in plastic casing, captures renowned photographer Ken Marcus in high spirits at the Viva magazine launch party. Known for his influential work with Penthouse, Playboy, and other iconic publications, Marcus stands smiling in a silver paisley shirt, exuding the playful energy and creative confidence that made him a defining visual voice of the 1970s erotic photography scene.

Next to him, a fellow guest sports a colorful striped vest over a red shirt, both locked in animated conversation with a woman just out of frame. The scene radiates warmth, spontaneity, and the creative synergy of the era—where artists, models, and cultural tastemakers gathered to celebrate at the heart of Bob Guccione’s media empire. Captured in classic Kodachrome tones, this slide is a rare behind-the-scenes gem from the golden age of analog art and editorial expression.