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Universal Hunks
A Pictorial History of Muscular Men Around the World
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This visually rich book is ideal for readers interested in sports history, visual culture, and gender studies, as well as those curious about the cultural evolution of male imagery worldwide.
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See moreA captivatingcollection of historical images of muscular men from around the world(including Australia), from the 19 th
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Universal Hunks is a captivating collection of historical images of muscular men from around the world, beginning in the 19th century up until the 1970s. It includes photographs, posters, advertisements, and magazine and comic book covers.
The book considers the eroticised, politicised, and commercialised male image through history, evaluating its fascinating cultural context by country and continent.
Also included is a foreword by cultural and sports historian Douglas Brown.
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Critics praise Universal Hunks as a fascinating and substantial exploration of the sculpted male image worldwide. The Atlantic highlights its tracing of the origins of nearly nude male silhouettes across the globe, while Passport Magazine notes its thought-provoking diversity. Others call it a fun, attractive, and captivating visual tour filled with humour and allure. The collection has been recognised for its broad appeal and insightful cultural context.
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ISBN: 9781551525099
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 November 2013
Country: Canada
Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press
Illustration: 1 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 203.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 851g
Pages: 304
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About the Author
David L. Chapman is the author of twelve books on male photography and bodybuilding, including American Hunks (Arsenal, 2009), Comin' at Ya!: The Homoerotic 3D Photographs of Denny Denfield (Arsenal, 2007), and Adonis: The Male Physique Pin-up, as well as co-author of Venus with Biceps: A Pictorial History of Muscular Women (Arsenal, 2010).
Douglas Brown is a cultural historian with a keen interest in early modern sport (19th and 20th centuries). He is an associate professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary.
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