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Physique Pictorial allotted space for other studios to hawk their wares
Both longtime friends and Bob Mizer himself have stated that the photographer was all too happy to promote the work of other artists and studios....
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Beefcake from across the pond: The male physique in Britain, part I
Author’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on the history of physique culture in Great Britain. Look for part II on our blog on Tuesday,...
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Back to the Future – Physique Pictorial in the 1950s
The first issue of Physique Pictorial was a scant 16 pages long (cover to cover), but stimulating nonetheless (at least at the time). Featuring a...
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Bodybuilder, Armand Tanny’s death marks the End of an Era
Sixty-years ago, Bob Mizer was a young photographer, getting his start on the Muscle Beach circuit. Before beefcake and pornography, before steroids...