Western Photography Guild Brochure, Vintage Body Building Male Beefcake

Description: Virile Young Manhood, New from Western Photography Guild, Body Building Mail Order Brochure, 8 1/2 x 14, Don Whitman, Vintage Body Building Male Beefcake Photo Brochure 1940's through the 1950's Western Photography GuildThe Western Photography Guild was a male physique photography studio founded by Don Whitman (1917-1998) in Denver, Colorado after WWII. WPG sold photosets in the mail, their first advertisement appeared in “Strength and Health” magazine in 1947. The Colorado landscape often served as a back drop to Whitman's photography, as it neatly reinforced the idea of the rugged American male. Western Photography Guild is a physique photography studio in Denver Colorado, USA. It was established in 1947 by photographer Don Whitman. Don was also one of the original founders of the Mr. Colorado Body Building Contest along with Lester Workman and Phil Dewald, in the early 1950's. This created a showcase for physical culture in the Rocky Mountain region. While serving in World War II, Don Whitman developed a friendship with a fellow sailor who related his experiences of modeling and posing for photographers. While the model’s name is lost to history, it’s believed this chance meeting ultimately inspired Don to establish the Western Photography Guild in 1947 upon returning home to his native Denver, Colorado. Specializing in male physique photography, Don Whitman and his Western Photography Guild remained active for the next 50 years. Don also co-founded the Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in 1950. The annual competition served as a showcase for local talent. He served as the competition director from 1950 until 1972 and photographed many of the competitors. The studio found much success in the 1950s as interest in physique photography grew. However, tragedy struck in 1965 when a freak summer storm flooded Don’s photography studio. Equipment was ruined, and many prints and original negatives were lost. Despite this devastating blow, he continued his work and the studio eventually recovered. Following Don’s passing in 1998, his estate passed to his brother-in-law and, eventually, his nephew Andy Dimler and nieces Elisa Dimler and Jane Sanders equally. Since inheriting the estate, Andy has worked to preserve and promote his uncle’s work. Bob MizerBijouI have been an owner of sexual business's since 1969 as a manufacture, producer, filmmaker, wholesaler, collector and re seller (Bijou Theater, Sex Clubs, Bijouvideo, Bijouworld, Bijougayporn.) of gay porn, sexuality, erotica etc. I am a collector, retailer and re-seller of all gay adult materials. I set prices for 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. My 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 describes 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.

Price: 124.95 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

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