Monday, April 16, 2012

Bob Rome and Robert John Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this stellar photograph of Bob Rome and Robert John.

I hope to obtain more photographs of both bodybuilders.

Richard Alan

I do not know who took this color photograph of Richard Alan, but think Clifford Oettinger or Douglas of Detroit would be a good guess.

John Hadnagy Photographed by Pat Milo




Pat Milo took these photographs of John Hadnagy in and out of a costume.

Jack Le Van Photographed by Denny Denfield





UPDATED July 4, 2017: Denny Denfield took this photograph of Jack Le Van.

The photograph is larger than 6.5 inches by 9 inches and is stamped on its back "Denny San Francisco."

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Friday, April 13, 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Fred and William Ritter

In the 1930's, brothers Fred and William Ritter took this photograph of themselves.

I have only a few images of Fred, who is on the left in this photograph.

Vic Seipke Photographed by Spectrum

Spectrum took this great "aft" photograph of Vic Seipke.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can see more images Spectrum took of this massive bodybuilder.

Steve Wengryn

Steve Wengryn looks fantastic in this image by an unknown photographer.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Unknown Model Photographed by Kovert of Hollywood

Here's another great photograph of an unknown model taken by Kovert of Hollywood.

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.