Friday, August 31, 2012

Forrester Millard and John Miller Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Forrester Millard posing outdoors with John Miller.


Glenn Bishop

I do not know who took this fantastic photograph of Glenn Bishop.

Drew Burton Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Drew Burton, whose abdomen is a work of art.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Larry Hedges Photographed by Al Urban

UPDATED November 1, 2015: Al Urban took this photograph of Larry Hedges.

Doran Propp and Frank Zeuch Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

Here's another photograph from the series taken by the Western Photography Guild of Doran Propp battling Frank Zeuch in the studio.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Don Fuller and Kip Behar

I was thrilled to add to my collection this photograph of Don Fuller battling Kip Behar.

Ward Randall Photographed by Champion Studio

Here's another photograph of Ward Randall taken by Champion Studio.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Jack Harte Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I was pleased to obtain this photograph of handsome Jack Harte taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Don Silvas Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

This is my favorite photograph of Don Silvas, which was taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Danny Maffia Photographed by Lon

Lon took these photographs of Danny Maffia, whose fantastic abdomen is an inspiration.

Dale Curry


I suspect Kovert of Hollywood took these photographs of Dale Curry, but I'm still seeking confirmation.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Alan Green Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

UPDATED November 30, 2013: The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Alan Green.

John Hall

The son of John Hall sent me these photographs of his father originally printed in the 1940's.

We do not know who took these images and hope a reader can help identify any publications featuring Hall.

Joe Leitel Photographed by Pat Milo

 Pat Milo took these photographs of popular Joe Leitel.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Paul Labriola Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took these photographs of Paul Labriola.



Art Byman Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild


The Athletic Model Guild took these photographs of handsome Art Byman.

Don Scott

I do not know who took this photograph of Don Scott.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Steve Wengryn and Fred Bortnik Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of Steve Wengryn posing with Fred Bortnik.

Roy Hilligen Photographed by Russ Warner


Russ Warner took these photographs of massive Roy Hilligen.



Ralph Pfundstein Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I was thrilled to obtain this photograph of Ralph Pfundstein taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Bob Kappel

I suspect Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Bob Kappel, but I'm still looking for confirmation.

Lance Willet

Here's another color photograph of Lance Willet.

Unknown Model

I hope a reader can help identify this handsome, hirsute model.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

George Dundas Photographed by Hoffman of Edinburgh

Hoffman of Edinburgh took this color photograph of George Dundas.

Andreas Georges

Based on the lights and gear visible in other behind-the-scenes photographs taken by John Barrington, I now suspect this and all of the images on this blog of Andreas Georges were taken by Barrington.

Keith Stephan and Sam Hunter Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

This is a larger version of this photograph already on the blog of Keith Stephan posing with Sam Hunter taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Monday, August 20, 2012

Lance Arlen Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I was thrilled to acquire this photograph of Lance Arlen taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Dick Stark Photographed by Champion Studio

UPDATED November 23, 2012: I have updated this post with a larger image of this photograph of Dick Stark taken by Champion Studio.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Frank Giardina Photographed by Lon

I now believe all of the photographs on this blog of Frank Giardina were taken by Lon.

A reader in Missouri very kindly sent me a copy of Reed Massengill's The Male Ideal: Lon of New York and the Masculine Physique, which has proven to be an invaluable resource.

When I find a moment, I'll update a few posts with information provided by the book.