James Schwertley Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of James Schwertley.

Mark Nixon Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Mark Nixon.

Don Deckman Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Don Deckman.

Dean Higuchi Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Dean Higuchi.

Sherwood Cartee Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Sherwood Cartee cute as a button.

Everett Lee Jackson Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

This photograph taken by the Athletic Model Guild is the most exquisite I've seen of Everett Lee Jackson.

Don Scott and Louis Phillips Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I was beyond thrilled to obtain these color photographs of Don Scott and Louis Phillips taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Already on this blog is a different version of the image of Scott seated.

François Rossi and Frank Hollfelder Photographed by Jean Ferrero

I must thank a fan in Belgium for these images taken by Jean Ferrero of François Rossi posing with Frank Hollfelder.

James Grabitz

I do not know who took this photograph of James Grabitz.

Keith Stephan Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Keith Stephan.

Bill Melby Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took these photographs of Bill Melby.

Unknown Model Photographed by Denny Denfield

Denny Denfield took this photograph of this unknown model.

Charles Kassapian Photographed by Arax Studio

In 1955, Arax Studio took this photograph of Charles Kassapian.

Nikos Makros Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this photograph of Nikos Makros.

John Manning and James Selig Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Here's another photograph of John Manning and James Selig taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Joe Dallesandro

I do not know who took this photograph of Joe Dallesandro.

Eugen Sandow Photographed by Napolean Sarony

Here's another great photograph of Eugen Sandow taken in 1893 by Napolean Sarony.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read about Sandow's pivotal role in the sport of bodybuilding and the birth of beefcake: the widespread popularity of viewing male beauty purely for the pleasure of it.

Dale Curry Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this excellent photograph of Dale Curry.

Tabby Anderson

I suspect Kovert of Hollywood took this photograph of Tabby Anderson, but I need to do some more research.

Artie Zeller Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of Artie Zeller, who never fails to be an inspiration.

Don Hawksley and John Hadnagy Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I was delighted to obtain another photograph taken by the Athletic Model Guild of Don Hawksley posing alongside John Hadnagy.

Russ Warner

Here's another photograph of Russ Warner.

Howard Hunter Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of Howard Hunter.

Jim Lassiter Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Jim Lassiter.

David Lorraine

I do not know who took this photograph in 1933 of David Lorraine.

John Farbotnik

I do not know who took these photographs of John Farbotnik.

Chuck McAmish and Mike Brooks Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Chuck McAmish and Mike Brooks.

Rafael Machin Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Rafael Machin.

Bud Counts Photographed by David Martin

David Martin took this photograph of Bud Counts.

Forrester Millard and John Tristram Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Now, to return for a few moments to the early 1950's to the pool on the Athletic Model Guild's compound, where Bob Mizer photographs John Tristram grinning with Forrester Millard.

Bob Delmonteque Photographed by Douglas of Detroit

Already on this blog is a slightly different version of this photograph of Bob Delmonteque taken by Douglas of Detroit.

Bob Freeman Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Bob Freeman.

Larry Carr and Tom Mathews Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

What a delight it was to obtain this photograph taken by the Athletic Model Guild of Larry Carr battling Tom Mathews!

Unknown Model Photographed by Douglas of Detroit

I must thank a fan of this blog for this photograph of this unknown model taken by Douglas of Detroit.

Frank Bird Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took this photograph of Frank Bird.

Don Diego Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Here's another nice photograph of Don Diego taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Joe Canoli Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this photograph of Joe Canoli.

Emil Swoboda Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I must thank a fan of this blog for this photograph of Emil Swoboda taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Johnny Glynn Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I must thank a generous fan of this blog for this great photograph of Johnny Glynn taken by the Athletic Model Guild.

Pat Burnham and Kenny Owens Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Pat Burnham and Kenny Owens.

John Knight Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of John Knight.

Ray Robirds Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Ray Robirds.

Art Ullrich Photographed by Your Model Service

Your Model Service took this photograph of Art Ullrich early in his modeling career.

Jack Fontan Photographed by George Platt Lynes

George Platt Lynes took this photograph of Jack Fontan.

John Adams Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of John Adams.

Phil Knight Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Phil Knight.