An icon of gay art and one of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until his death in 1974, Bellas photographed some of the most important figures in the world of physical culture; bodybuilders Steve Reeves, Bob McCune, and George Eiferman, and models Joe Dallesandro, Mark Nixon, and Brian Idol are just a few of the countless strapping males captured by Bellas' lens. The man who came to be known as Bruce of Los Angeles ...
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An icon of gay art and one of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until his death in 1974, Bellas photographed some of the most important figures in the world of physical culture; bodybuilders Steve Reeves, Bob McCune, and George Eiferman, and models Joe Dallesandro, Mark Nixon, and Brian Idol are just a few of the countless strapping males captured by Bellas' lens. The man who came to be known as Bruce of Los Angeles crafted a refined, masterful aesthetic of erotica, whose influence would later surface in the work of Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts, Bruce Weber, and many others. Collected in Bruce of Los Angeles: Inside/Outside are Bellas' rare photographs and films, as they have never been seen before. The two sections, Inside and Outside, comprise over 100 full-color images, all masterfully restored from the original color negatives. This limited-edition set is contained in a unique slipcase, and includes a DVD of 12 digitally remastered films.
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Add this copy of Bruce of Los Angeles: Outside/Inside to cart. $100.00, very good condition, Sold by JSIMS@avlnc rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Asheville, NC, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by powerHouse Books.
Add this copy of Bruce of Los Angeles: Inside/Outside to cart. $195.00, like new condition, Sold by Knickerbocker Books, ships from Valatie, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Antinous Press.
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Fine in Slipcase-Fine jacket. 2008 Stated First Edition. FINE in FINE slipcase (a dust jacket was not issued). "Bruce Presents" DVD is included, attached to inside of rear cover. Never used. A fresh, clean copy, clean and well-bound. Small bump to bottom rear cover corner and a small tear/scuff at bottom corner of the slipcase. There are no other markings or signs of wear to book or slipcase. Binding and hinges tight and straight. Beautifully printed in Italy, with over 100 splendid full-page color plates. The photos are organized in 2 groups: men outdoors; men inside...There is a two-page essay by Vince Aletti and also a section of Model Files at the end of the book. 11-3/4 x 12". The book weighs over 5 lbs., not including packaging. Additional postage for overseas or priority mailing will be required.
