Physique Pictorial V.3 N.1 Spring/Feb 1953 Vintage Male Beefcake Magazine, Rare

Description: Physique Pictorial Vol.3 No.1 Spring/February 1953 issue 7, Vintage Male Beefcake Magazine. Very Rare This magazine has pages 16, size 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 This magazine is an original, not a reproduction. Front and back covers drawings were created by George Quiantance The first 10 issues of Physique Pictorial are very rare, meaning almost impossible to find. The Holy Grail of magazines is the premier first issue of Physique Pictorial which is titled "Physique Photo News" where only 400 of this issue was printed, which is impossible to find. The name Physique Pictorial was given to the 2nd issue which was the beginning of the series Shipping for this magazine is next day, insured with signature required 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.

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