Description: Physique Pictorial Vol.39 January 1986, Vintage Male Beefcake Magazine This magazine is new and has not been opened Bob Mizer The father of physique magazines was Bob Mizer (1922-1992). In 1945 Mizer started the Athletic Model Guild in Los Angeles as a modeling agency for male body-builders. Mizer, a self-taught photographer, recruited and photographed the models, carefully listing their vital statistics along with their real names and ages. Mizer sold his photos by mail, advertising them in men's magazines. By 1951 Mizer's catalog was so extensive that he began to collect his photos and sell them in a magazine format. Thus began Physique Pictorial. The first publication of its kind, Physique Pictorial showcased a generation of male pinups and bodybuilders, including the recently-deceased Jack LaLanne, Little Joe Dallesandro, Steve Hercules Reeves, and Mickey Hargitay (the husband of Jayne Mansfield and the father of Mariska Hargitay). Physique Pictorial also showcased the art of George Quaintance, Tom of Finland and Art-Bob. Physique Pictorial became a hit with thousands of men, and it was soon joined by a slew of imitators who hoped its success would rub off on them. (Bob Mizer Foundation) Bijou I have been an owner of numerous gay sexual business's since 1969, one of them was the Bijou Theater and sex club that closed in 2015 and Bijou World. I have been a manufacturer, producer, filmmaker, wholesaler, collector and reseller of gay porn, sexuality, erotica, all things adult since 1969. I set prices for collectible item's based on what I paid, quality, rarity, market value. I cater to collectors, those who give gifts, those who are looking for a specific man, item, article etc. Bijou's inventory is over 35,000 magazines plus thousands of brochures etc. As a collector myself I dislike it when sellers misrepresent items their offering by making very general descriptions as Very Good, Excellent, Like New, New knowing that the items have creases, tears, rusted staples, very visible wear or just leaving defects out. I spend the time to give the best descriptions that accurately describe the items I'm selling so you can make an honest purchasing decision. Shipping Charges For Multiple items For multiple items purchased combined shipping is always applied and a refund will be issued.
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Restocking Fee: 15%
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Gay Beefcake Magazine
Publication Name: Physique Pictorial
Features: Vintage, 1st Edition
Publication Month: January
Publication Year: 1986
Media Type: Magazine
Brand: Physique Pictorial
Type: Magazine
Language: English
Theme: Antiques & History