Peter Gordon by Spartan of Hollywood

I know nothing about Peter Gordon other than how magnificent I think he is.

Konstantine (sometimes spelled with a "C") was the mysterious man behind Spartan of Hollywood. He is rumored to have been a photographer specializing in dancers who moved to Los Angeles in the 1940's. He worked briefly for Kovert of Hollywood, before launching his own studio.

Spartan of Hollywood did not last long, and Konstantine has vanished. There are a few beefcake magazines with articles written by him.

This is an excerpt from such an article in Grecian Guild Studio Quarterly, Number 5:

"My taste is to photograph the male body in a studio where spotlights, props and complete control over the sources of light are at my command. Most good physique photos have been conceived in a studio to present a finely executed picture to the beholder.
"Physique photography is an art form all its own. It is a very special field where posing, lights, shadows and highlights are of the utmost importance. Great care must be taken to reveal the particular muscular development of each individual physique to artistic advantage."