Saturday, July 30, 2011

Yves LeCoadou Photographed by John Barrington




It is startling to see Yves LeCoadou in these candid photographs taken by John Barrington, who I've read was his lover.

Clarence Ross Photographed by Russ Warner


Clarence Ross looks spectacular in this photograph taken by Russ Warner.

Please jump to this post on the blog to learn more about this massive bodybuilder.

Unknown Model Photographed by Kovert of Hollywood


Kovert of Hollywood took this nice photograph of this unknown model.

I especially like how hirsute he is.

Friday, July 29, 2011

George Paine Photographed by Lon






Lon took these photographs of George Paine, whose massive physique is a masterpiece.

Martin Moss Photographed by the Western Photography Guild


To date, this image taken by the Western Photography Guild is the only one I have of Martin Moss posing solo.

David Asnis Photographed by Al Urban







In the late 1930's or very early in 1940, Al Urban took these great photographs of massive David Asnis, who appeared on the cover of the March, 1940 issue of Strength and Health.

David's abdomen is a work of art.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Bert Elliott and John Murphy Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles




Here are several photographs in the outstanding series taken by Bruce of Los Angeles featuring Bert Elliott and John Murphy.

Elliott is the man lofted into the air in two images. He won the titles Iron Man in 1953 and Mr. Southern California in 1954.



Mike Dubel Photographed by Douglas of Detroit



Here are two more photographs of Mike Dubel taken by Douglas of Detroit.

Mike's abdomen is a work of art.

Tore Lind Photographed by Champion Studio




Here are three more nice photographs of Tore Lind taken by Champion Studio in the 1960's.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Vic Seipke Photographed by Douglas of Detroit


Even without his signature pompadour, Vic Seipke looks like an Olympian in this fantastic color photograph taken by Douglas of Detroit.

Don Lococo Photographed by Spectrum





UPDATED August 25, 2011: Don Lococo's leanly muscular, pale physique is quite impressive in these photographs.

I found this note on Don in the twelfth volume of Bruce of Los Angeles' magazine, The Male Figure: "Blond Don Lococo is 5'10" tall and weighs 150 pounds. This Italian Adonis hails from Kentucky where he is a lifeguard in the summer. His sports are football and handball. A set of 10 4x5's is priced at $2.00.[...] Order direct from Spectrum Films, Box 35, Station E, Cincinnati 19, Ohio."

Lance Arlen Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles



I was thrilled to acquire these photographs of Lance Arlen taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

I think he has a spectacular back.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Tom Knott Photographed by John Graham


Tom Knott looks like an Olympian in this photograph taken by John Graham.

Steve Wengryn Photographed by the Western Photography Guild


UPDATED February 21, 2017: The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Steve Wengryn, who was one of the most popular beefcake models in the 1950's.

Unknown Model


I do not know who took this photograph of this unknown model, whose abdomen is a work of art.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Art Byman Photographed by Wolfgang Schramm





These photographs of Art Byman were taken by Wolfgang Schramm and appeared in the January, 1963 issue of Young Physique.

Bill Hillgardner


I do not know who took this great photograph of Bill Hillgardner in the early 1940's.