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American Hunks
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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American Hunks
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) David Chapman
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:349 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 203 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781551522562
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| Classifications | Dewey:779.23 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Arsenal Pulp Press
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| Imprint |
Arsenal Pulp Press
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| Publication Date |
8 January 2010 |
| Publication Country |
Canada
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Description
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.
Author Biography
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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