v-m-p vintage male physique

Friday, June 15, 2012

Frank modeled for Lon of NY, but he is also known as a photographer in his own right. This quartet of images may be self-portraits.

alan at 9:16 PM

alan: I became fascinated with the world of musclemen and posing straps when I discovered Valentine Hooven's book "Beefcake" in the early 90's. The (mostly) straight men posing before the camera, exhibiting their finely-tuned bodies to the gay cameraman, were an instant turn-on for me. The history of these men and the photographers who immortalized them (albeit in someone's secret stash under the bed for 50 years) has pre-occupied me for the past 15-or-so years. I look forward to sharing some of my finds with you!

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