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Physique Pictorial Magazines by Bob Mizer from the 1970’s
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)
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 18 #1 – Released November 1970) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 19 #1 – Released June 1971) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 20 – Released December 1971) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 21 – Released July 1972) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 23 – Released August 1973) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 24 – Released January 1974) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 25 #1 1974 – Released May 1974) Gay Male Bodybuilder Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 26 1974 – Released December 1974) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 27 – Released July 1975) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 28 1976 – Released August 1976) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 29 1977 – Released March 1977) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 30 1977 – Released August 1977) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 31 1978 – Released August 1978) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 32 1979 – Released May 1979) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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