American Hunks: The Muscular Male Body in Popular Culture, 1860-1970
Chapman, David L.; Grubisic, Brett Josef
ISBN 10: 155152256X ISBN 13: 9781551522562
Published by Arsenal Pulp Press, 2009
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A fascinating collection of images, many in full-colour, depsicting the muscular American male as seen in movies, advertisements, magazines and product labels between 1860 to 1970. The introduction by Chapman offers insightful detail on individual images, while the essay by Grubisic places the work in its historical context. Includes male physique photography, movie posters, vintage advertisements and subjects such as Marlon Brando and Eugen Sandow. All the material is sourced from Chapman's personal archive.
About the Author:
David L. Chapman is the author of 11 previous books, including Comin? at Ya!: The 3-D Photographs of Denny L. Denfield (Arsenal 2007) and Adonis: The Male Physique Pin-up. He also writes for various bodybuilding magazines. He lives in Seattle. Brett Josef Grubisic is the author of the novel The Age of Cities (Arsenal, 2006) and the editor of Contra/Diction: New Queer Male Fiction (Arsenal, 1998)and co-editor (with Carellin Brooks) of Carnal Nation: Brave New Sex Fictions (Arsenal, 2000). He teaches English at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
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Title: American Hunks: The Muscular Male Body in ...
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable