Universal Hunks

A Pictorial History of Muscular Men around the World, 1895-1975

By: David L. Chapman, Douglas Brown (As told to)

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Paperback | 1 February 2014

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352 Pages

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25.4 x 20.3

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A captivating collection of historical images of muscular men from around the world (including Australia), from the 19^th century to the 1970s, including photographs, posters, advertisements, magazine and comic book covers, and product packaging. The book considers the eroticized male image through history, and evaluates its fascinating cultural context by country and continent.

Industry Reviews

"Authors David L. Chapman and Douglas Brown trace the origins of the sculpted, nearly nude, or totally bare male silhouette across the globe." --The Atlantic

"As substantial as it is salacious. . . showing us men with a wide range of skin tones and facial features, but also provokes readers to think about their commonalities." --Passport Magazine

"A fun, attractive book full of musclemen." --The Stranger

"A captivating visual tour." --The Advocate

"Chapman has amassed a vast collection of fascinating, humorous and alluring 'hunk' ephemera from around the globe." --EDGE Publications

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