1980's
Physique Pictorial Magazines by Bob Mizer from the 1980’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 34 1980 – Released October 1980) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 35 1981 – Released August 1981) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 36 1982 – Released September 1982) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 37 1983 – Released November 1983) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 38 – Released November 1984) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 39 1986 – Released January 1986) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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Physique Pictorial (Volume 40 1987 – Released June 1987) Gay Male Nudes Physique Digest Magazine
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