Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Bob Jensen Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I was pleased to add to my collection this photograph of Bob Jensen taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read what Bob Mizer wrote about this handsome model in his magazine, Physique Pictorial.

Gary Price Photographed by Kris Studios

In the 1960's, Kris Studios took this photograph of Gary Price.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Frank Nisi Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles


I was thrilled to acquire these photographs of Frank Nisi taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.





Dan Lurie



Here are two more photographs of Dan Lurie, who looks quite massive on the cover of the September/October, 1943 issue of Your Physique.

I suspect all of the images of him on this blog were taken by Al Urban, but am still seeking confirmation.


Unknown Model Photographed by David Martin

David Martin took this photograph of this unknown model, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Marv McPike Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Marv McPike, whom you can see battling Bob Poling in several outstanding images when you jump to this post on the blog.

Art Ullrich

I do not know who took this photograph of Art Ullrich.

Dale Curry


Dale Curry looks fantastic in these photographs taken in the studio by an unknown photographer.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Seymour Koenig Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

On the roof of its studio, the Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of handsome Seymour Koenig.

Marvin Eder

I do not know who took this photograph of Marvin Eder, who never fails to be an inspiration.

James Galbraith Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of James Galbraith, whom you can see in more images when you jump to this post on the blog.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Andy Buck Photographed by Douglas of Detroit

Douglas of Detroit took this photograph of Andy Buck, whom I prefer more hirsute here than in other images on this blog.

Jack Thomas Photographed by Russ Warner

In the 1950's, Russ Warner took this photograph of popular Jack Thomas.

Sam Hunter Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Sam Hunter, whose muscular back and blond pompadour have my full attention.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Ron Dobinson Photographed by Pete Dobing


Pete Dobing took these photographs of Ron Dobinson.

I hope to acquire a less cropped version of the one used on the cover of the October, 1958 issue of Man's World.

George Eiferman

I do not know who took this photograph of massive George Eiferman.

Alan Thomas and Andrew Kozak Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild


The Athletic Model Guild took these photographs of Alan Thomas and Andrew Kozak.

I especially like the dramatic lighting in the one featuring Alan pulling Andrew's arm behind his back.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Scott Manley Photographed by Champion Studio

Now, to return for a moment or two to the 1960's to play football with Scott Manley on a sunny Florida beach.

Johnny Kemper and Nick DiGiuseppe Photographed by Lon


Lon took these photographs of Nick DiGiuseppe posing solo and with Johnny Kemper.

I hope to acquire larger versions of these images.

Mike Sill Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles


Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Mike Sill, whom you can see in many more images when you jump to this post on the blog.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Tommy Evans and Jim Collette Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild


Here are two more photographs featuring Tommy Evans with Jim Collette taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read what Bob Mizer wrote in his magazine, Physique Pictorial, about Jim's sudden death in 1968.

Doran Propp Photographed by the Western Photography Guild



The Western Photography Guild took these photographs of Doran Propp, whose back is an inspiration.

Bill LaBotta Photographed by Douglas of Detroit

UPDATED November 10, 2017: Douglas of Detroit took this photograph of Bill LaBotta.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Abe Goldberg

I hope to acquire a better version of this color photograph of Abe Goldberg, of whom you can see in another image when you jump to this post on the blog.

Ed Fury Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild


The Athletic Model Guild took these outstanding photographs of popular Ed Fury.

Fred Boysiewick Photographed by Lon

UPDATED March 22, 2015: Lon took this photograph of Fred Boysiewick, whose abdomen is a work of art.