The Janus Special No.2 was published in 1973 and it was a defining moment in the history of the magazine. Up until that point Janus featured a range of different fetishes (Special 1 was devoted to bondage, rubber and leather and Special 3 focused on underwear) but the editorial team were so overwhelmed by the response of readers to this Spanking Special that they published a further three specials on the same theme that year and the focus of the magazine changed forever.

This important original edition is now available as a digital download and even though it is nearly 40 years old it is well worth a read. There are some wonderfully erotic photos of domestic, schoolroom and uniform discipline along with plenty of enjoyable stories and articles. ‘Corporal Punishment – An introductory survey’ isn’t exactly a survey but it’s a fascinating insight into attitudes at the time. Other excellent contributions include ‘The Spanking Twenties’, ‘Scenes of Domestic Discipline’, ‘The Confessions of a Convent Girl’ and ‘Go Upstairs and Take your Knickers Down’. Fifteen pages of readers’ letters take us right back to the 70’s and round out the special.

If we’ve whetted your appetite for the magazine that started it all then click here.

Also now available to download from our online shop are Blushes Supplement 3, 13 and 19, Uniform Girls 7 and 21 and Roue 70.