We were delighted at Janus to receive a copy of ‘A Spanking Good Life’ by Nick Urzdown to review. Those with knowledge of the history of Janus will know that long-time Janus editor AG Van Okker also published his memoirs under the same title more than 30 years ago.
Nick’s book succeeds on a number of different levels. The real life descriptions of the many spankings he has administered are rich in detail. You genuinely feel as though you are on a journey with him through all the naughty girls he has known and corrected over the years. There’s also plenty to enjoy about the history of spanking magazines, the industry in general and Janus in particular (although we don’t recognise some of the events Nick describes!).
Nick is refreshingly honest about the emotionally difficult events in his life which provides the reader with a real insight into how he became the man he is today. Like him or not you have to respect him for choosing to live a life completely true to himself.
‘A Spanking Good Life’ is a great read – we think Van would have approved. You can buy a copy of Nick’s book on Amazon and read his blog here.
18-year-old Deborah Spencer-Smythe first appeared in Janus 33 in the care of Alice Fitzherbert. Alice knew all about controlling unruly and high-spirited fillies and as far as she was concerned young Spencer-Smythe merited no preferential treatment. A character-building regime enforced with severe corporal punishment would soon have the girl back on track.
By popular demand Deborah returned as the subject of the Punishment Series interviews in Janus 40. It’s an interesting interview that explores her motivation for modelling in Janus and her real life experiences of spanking.
We hope you enjoy this selection of photos of Deborah from the Janus archive. You can download digital copies of both magazines by clicking on the highlighted links.
Our thanks to Mike for suggesting this feature on Deborah.
Hidden away in Janus 153 is the punishment of Jean Anderson, House Captain at a very expensive boarding school her parents have sent her to. Jean is staring at the thick leather tawse her House Master holds in his hands. He grips the tawse with renewed purpose. “Well, Miss Anderson” he says “I think I’ve heard enough of your excuses – you can begin by removing your blazer.”
If you’d like to see more of Jean’s punishment you can download a digital copy of Janus 153 by clicking on the highlighted link.
