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Arman Ozon Photographed by Lon

2012-03-09T12:01:00.000-08:00

Lon took this photograph of Arman Ozon.

Alex Aronis Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-03-09T08:45:00.002-08:00

Here is another color photograph of Alex Aronis taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Unknown Model Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-03-08T21:40:00.000-08:00

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of this massive bodybuilder, whom I hope a reader can help me identify.

Jim Dardanis Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

2012-03-08T14:35:00.000-08:00

Here is another photograph from the series featuring Jim Dardanis posing indoors.

The Western Photography Guild took the image.

Bob Hover Photographed by Togof Studio

2012-03-08T09:34:00.000-08:00

Bob Hover looks fantastic in this photograph taken by Togof Studio.

Kip Behar Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-03-07T23:14:00.000-08:00

In the 1950's, Bruce of Los Angeles took these outstanding photographs of Kip Behar posing outside Bruce's residence in Southern California.

Ed Fury Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-03-07T19:10:00.003-08:00

The Athletic Model Guild took this color photograph of Ed Fury.

Mark Nixon

2012-03-07T16:04:00.000-08:00

I suspect this photograph of deeply tanned Mark Nixon was taken by Bruce of Los Angeles, but I'm still seeking confirmation.

Unknown Models

2012-03-06T20:13:00.000-08:00

Since I began this blog, I've been pleased by the number of readers helping me to correctly identify models.

The battling duo in this post remains unknown, though another image from this series can be found in this post on the blog.

I now know the identities of many of the other models in that post and hope to find time soon to update their images on the blog.

Henry Hojel Photographed by Lon

2012-03-06T14:15:00.000-08:00

Lon took this photograph of Henry Hojel, whose abdomen is a work of art.

Bud Counts Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-03-06T08:39:00.002-08:00

I hope to acquire larger versions of these outstanding photographs of Bud Counts taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Bart Horne Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-03-05T23:25:00.000-08:00

In the 1960's, Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Bart Horne on a bicycle.

Unknown Model

2012-03-05T19:58:00.000-08:00

I hope a reader can help identify this massive bodybuilder, whose pompadour suggests this photograph was taken in the 1950's.

Zofe Larrey Photographed by Pat Milo

2012-03-05T16:15:00.000-08:00

Pat Milo took this photograph of leanly muscular Zofe Larrey.

Johnnie Consul Photographed by Lon

2012-03-04T20:47:00.000-08:00

Lon took this photograph of Johnnie Consul, of whom I hope to obtain more images.

John Tristram

2012-03-04T11:56:00.000-08:00

John Tristram never fails to be an inspiration.

Lewis Williams Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-03-04T07:35:00.000-08:00

I am searching for more photographs of massive Lewis Williams like this one taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Joe Leitel and Don Hawksley

2012-03-03T23:14:00.000-08:00

It is little wonder Joe Leitel and Don Hawksley have remained popular physique models.

I know the Athletic Model Guild took the image of Joe holding his hands behind his head as well as the one of Joe combing Don's hair.

The image of Don reclining on the mirrors is from a series taken by Pat Milo.

Unknown Model Photographed by Spartan of Hollywood

2012-03-03T17:16:00.000-08:00

I do not know the identity of this model photographed by Spartan of Hollywood.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read a bit about the mysterious man behind the short-lived studio.

Clarence Ross Photographed by Russ Warner

2012-03-03T08:13:00.002-08:00

Clarence Ross looks like a Titan in these photographs taken by Russ Warner.

Ron Rector Photographed by Kris Studios

2012-03-02T21:47:00.000-08:00

Kris Studios took this photograph of massive Ron Rector, of whom I am tracking down more images.

Edward Carranza Photographed by Lon

2012-03-02T18:22:00.000-08:00

Lon took this great "aft" photograph of Edward Carranza.

Robert Fedell Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-03-02T08:15:00.000-08:00

Now, to return to Southern California in the 1950's and linger outdoors for a moment or two with handsome Robert Fedell.

Bill Smith Photographed by Russ Warner

2012-03-01T22:08:00.000-08:00

Russ Warner took these photographs of leanly muscular Bill Smith, of whom I hope to obtain more images.

Orest Daszo Photographed by Les Demi Dieux

2012-03-01T20:05:00.000-08:00

Here are two more sublime photographs of Orest Daszo taken in the 1960's by the man known as Les Demi Dieux.

Lance Arlen Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-03-01T11:12:00.000-08:00

Lucky me readers continue to send me photographs of handsome Lance Arlen.

Bruce of Los Angeles was the photographer.

Jimmy Lewis Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-29T19:58:00.000-08:00

The Athletic Model Guild took this wonderful portrait of Jimmy Lewis, of whom you can see more images when you jump to this post on the blog.

Unknown Model

2012-02-29T14:45:00.000-08:00

I know nothing about this model or who took this great image.

Ray Royal Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

2012-02-29T07:54:00.000-08:00

I was pleased to add to my collection this photograph of Ray Royal taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Yves LeCoadou Photographed by John Barrington

2012-02-28T21:14:00.000-08:00

Here are three more photographs of handsome Yves LeCoadou taken by John Barrington.

Norman Tousley Photographed by Russ Warner

2012-02-28T16:28:00.000-08:00

Russ Warner took these photographs of Norman Tousley, who never fails to be an inspiration.

Joergen Hermansson Photographed by Foto Grafo

2012-02-28T07:07:00.000-08:00

Foto Grafo took this outstanding photograph of Joergen Hermansson.

Gar Nanson Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-27T21:35:00.000-08:00

Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Gar Nanson.

I especially like the image of Gar seated on a motorcycle.

Frank Boysiewick Photographed by Lon

2012-02-27T18:05:00.000-08:00

Lon took this photograph of Frank Boysiewick, of whom I hope to acquire a "fore" image.

Dick Keifer and Don Langworthy Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

2012-02-27T08:33:00.001-08:00

Dick Keifer and Don Langworthy look like Titans in this photograph taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Sam Hunter Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-26T18:14:00.000-08:00

I hope to add to my collection more photographs like this one of Sam Hunter taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Carl Thaler and John Hackett Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-26T14:15:00.000-08:00

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Carl Thaler posing with smiling John Hackett.

Pat Burnham Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

2012-02-26T09:47:00.002-08:00

Pat Burnham looks fantastic in these color photographs taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Sven Holm Photographed by Champion Studio

2012-02-25T19:02:00.000-08:00

Champion Studio took this photograph of handsome Sven Holm, whom you can see paired with David Knight when you jump to this post on the blog.

Irvin "Zabo" Koszewski

2012-02-25T16:12:00.000-08:00

Irvin "Zabo" Koszewski is nothing short of spectacular in this image by an unknown photographer.

Wally Grimme

2012-02-25T09:27:00.003-08:00

I do not know who took this photograph of Wally Grimme.

Pete Sanos and Bill Madison Photographed by Russ Warner

2012-02-24T23:55:00.000-08:00

Russ Warner took this photograph of Pete Sanos and Bill Madison, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Bill Lawrence Photographed by Champion Studio

2012-02-24T18:15:00.000-08:00

Champion Studio took this photograph of Bill Lawrence posing as Cupid.

Jim Dardanis Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

2012-02-24T08:30:00.002-08:00

This is the only photograph I have of Jim Dardanis smiling.

The Western Photography Guild took the image.

David George Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-23T20:28:00.000-08:00

Here's another photograph of handsome David George taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Gene Eberle Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-23T14:14:00.000-08:00

The Athletic Model Guild made this great double exposure of Gene Eberle.

Unknown Model Photographed by Arax Studio

2012-02-23T08:24:00.001-08:00

Arax Studio took this photograph of this unknown, magnificent model.

Arman Ozon Photographed by Lon

2012-02-22T23:24:00.000-08:00

Lon took this photograph of Arman Ozon, whose abdomen is a masterpiece.

Joe Canoli Photographed by Champion Studio

2012-02-22T17:25:00.000-08:00

I was pleased to acquire this nice photograph of Joe Canoli not in a locker room or wrestling in an Indian costume.

Champion Studio took the image.

Fred Regan

2012-02-22T09:13:00.002-08:00

I am searching for more photographs of massive Fred Regan.

His pompadour is spectacular.

Unknown Model Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-21T23:55:00.000-08:00

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of this unknown model, whose beaming smile has my full attention.

Fred Massaro Photographed by Lon

2012-02-21T14:56:00.000-08:00

I hope to acquire more photographs of Fred Massaro taken by Lon.

Fred's leanly muscular physique is an inspiration.

Bruce Schorb Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-21T09:04:00.000-08:00

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of handsome Bruce Schorb wearing a hardhat and boots.

Richie and Robbie Conklin Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

2012-02-20T21:15:00.000-08:00

I was thrilled to add to my collection several color photographs of Richie Conklin battling his twin Robbie taken by the Western Photography Guild.

I'll add more images to the blog in due course.

Joey Sears Photographed by Pat Milo

2012-02-20T18:36:00.001-08:00

Pat Milo took this photograph of Joey Sears, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

John Grimek

2012-02-20T10:46:00.000-08:00

Massive John Grimek never fails to be an inspiration.

Rlee Brewer Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-19T19:16:00.000-08:00

Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Rlee Brewer, who appears in the premiere issue of Bruce's magazine The Male Figure, published in 1956.

Bob Cutlass Photographed by Ralph Kelly

2012-02-19T13:14:00.000-08:00

Ralph Kelly took these photographs of Bob Cutlass, of whom you can see more images when you jump to this post on the blog.

Juwa LaVonce Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-19T08:56:00.000-08:00

The Athletic Model Guild took these photographs of Juwa LaVonce, whose abdomen is a work of art.

Richard Bennett

2012-02-18T19:05:00.000-08:00

Richard Bennett is nothing short of spectacular in this color photograph.

Bob Delmonteque

2012-02-18T14:15:00.000-08:00

Here's another great photograph of Bob Delmonteque.

Larry Carr

2012-02-18T09:16:00.001-08:00

By the coarseness of the posing strap, I suspect these photographs of Larry Carr were taken by the Athletic Model Guild, but I'm still seeking confirmation.

Johnny Stumps Photographed by Pat Milo

2012-02-17T23:12:00.000-08:00

In this image taken by Pat Milo, Johnny Stumps demonstrates why he and the photographer remain very popular today.

Bob Kolinski Photographed by Kris Studios

2012-02-17T14:12:00.000-08:00

Kris Studios took this photograph of massive, handsome Bob Kolinski.

Stan Hilkert Photographed by Champion Studio

2012-02-17T09:01:00.000-08:00

I am at a loss describing what Stan Hilkert is doing in this photograph taken by Champion Studio.

Ray Harper Photographed by Russ Warner

2012-02-16T23:14:00.000-08:00

Russ Warner took this photograph of Ray Harper, who never fails to inspire.

Unknown Model

2012-02-16T17:23:00.000-08:00

I hope to determine for which publication this photograph was intended.

I do not know who the model is.

Vince Perri

2012-02-16T07:53:00.000-08:00

Vince Perri's abdomen is a work of art.

Bob Gentry Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-15T21:55:00.000-08:00

I hope to acquire more photographs like these of Bob Gentry taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Giancarlo Zampetti Photographed by John Barrington

2012-02-15T14:55:00.000-08:00

John Barrington took these photographs of handsome Giancarlo Zampetti.

Leonard Chambers Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-15T07:41:00.000-08:00

Here are two more photographs of Leonard Chambers taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Bob Poling Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-14T18:15:00.000-08:00

I was thrilled to add to my collection these outstanding photographs of Bob Poling taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Unknown Model

2012-02-14T14:12:00.000-08:00

I hope a reader can identify this massive bodybuilder.

Monte Hansen

2012-02-14T08:01:00.000-08:00

I do not know who took this photograph of Monte Hansen brandishing a chain.

Jim Dardanis Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

2012-02-13T21:55:00.000-08:00

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Jim Dardanis, who never fails to inspire.

Marvin Urvant Photographed by Lon

2012-02-13T17:01:00.000-08:00

I was pleased to acquire this photograph of Marvin Urvant taken by Lon.

Marvin appears on the cover of the January, 1943 issue of Strength and Health.

Perry Peters Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-13T12:42:00.000-08:00

This photograph of Perry Peters was taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

It is a less closely cropped version of the image you will see when you jump to this post on the blog.

Bob Schwartz Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-12T19:00:00.000-08:00

Here's another great photograph of Bob Schwartz taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Al Pasky

2012-02-12T12:41:00.000-08:00

I hope to acquire more photographs of Al Pasky.

Buddy Basil Photographed by Togof Studio

2012-02-12T09:01:00.000-08:00

Togof Studio makes its premiere on this blog with this photograph of massive Buddy Basil.

Little to nothing is known about Togof, which operated in the New York City area in the early 1960's.

Unknown model

2012-02-11T20:56:00.000-08:00

I do not know who took this photograph of this unknown model, whose tan line is nearly as fantastic as his biceps.

Bill Melby

2012-02-11T15:35:00.000-08:00

Here are three more photographs of handsome, hiruste Bill Melby, about whom you can read a bit when you jump to this post on the blog.

Anthony Sansone

2012-02-11T09:50:00.000-08:00

I do not know who took this nice photograph of Anthony Sansone.

Marty Shimkus Photographed by Kris Studios

2012-02-10T21:12:00.000-08:00

Kris Studios took this photograph of Marty Shimkus, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Richard Dubois

2012-02-10T14:12:00.000-08:00

Richard Dubois is nothing short of spectacular on the cover of this issue of Muscle Builder.

He poses alongside Betsy Brosmer.

Phil Knight Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-10T07:58:00.001-08:00

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of popular Phil Knight.

Joe Dallesandro Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-09T18:11:00.000-08:00

Now, for a moment or two, to return to the 1960's with Joe Dallesandro in the studio showers at the Athletic Model Guild.

Chick Deutch Photographed by Lon

2012-02-09T14:12:00.000-08:00

Lon took this photograph of massive Chick Deutch, who came in fourth in the Mr. America competition in 1940.

David Selhime Photographed by Kris Studios

2012-02-09T08:46:00.001-08:00

I was happy to acquire several photographs of David Selhime taken by Kris Studios.

I'll add more images to the blog in due course.

Jack Conant Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-08T18:31:00.000-08:00

Here's another nice photograph of Jack Conant taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Pepper Gomez and Bill Brinkley Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

2012-02-08T14:29:00.000-08:00

I was thrilled when a reader sent me these outstanding photographs of Pepper Gomez fighting Bill Brinkley.

As you likely guessed by the grass mat under the models, the photographer was Bruce of Los Angeles.

Ben Carter Photographed by David Martin

2012-02-08T09:39:00.001-08:00

David Martin took this photograph of Ben Carter, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Lou Degni

2012-02-07T21:23:00.000-08:00

Lou Degni is nothing short of spectacular. Lon took the photograph of him flexing his arms behind his back.

I hope to acquire a larger image of this massive bodybuilder posing on the cover of the April, 1955 issue of Strength and Health.

Al Brijunas

2012-02-07T18:31:00.000-08:00

I was happy to obtain this nice photograph of Al Brijunas, who also posed under the name Alan Brian.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can see two color images of this handsome man.

Duane Knaus Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

2012-02-07T09:11:00.000-08:00

I was pleased to add to my collection this photograph of Duane Knaus taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Larry Carr Photographed by Denny Denfield

2012-02-06T23:42:00.000-08:00

Denny Denfield took this great photograph of Larry Carr.

Jim Collette and Tommy Evans Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

2012-02-06T21:15:00.000-08:00

Here's another photograph from the series taken by the Athletic Model Guild of Jimmy Collette wrestling Tommy Evans.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you will see more images of this battling duo.

Frank Zeuch and Doran Propp Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

2012-02-06T14:14:00.000-08:00

In photographs taken by the Western Photography Guild, Frank Zeuch looks stellar posing solo and with Doran Propp, who seems to have no trouble balancing Frank on his shoulders.

Unknown Model

2012-02-05T23:01:00.000-08:00

The photographer's masterly use of light emphasizes the muscularity of this unknown model.

Bill Cerdas Photographed by Lon

2012-02-05T13:55:00.000-08:00

I was pleased to add to my collection this photograph of Bill Cerdas taken by Lon.