Jean Ferrero, Thanks to Brian and Bryan

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Bud Lanter

Bryan B sent me this statuesque shot of Bud Lanter.

 

Jean-Marie Negri

Jean-Marie Negri seems to be examining some tangled vegetation

in this photograph provided by Brian E.

 

Gene Mory

Gene Mory is showing off a prime asset in this shot sent by Bryan B.

 

Jacques Mathe

We get a classic staff pose and some tan lines in this 

picture of Jacques Mathe provided by Brian E.

 

Christian, Mick, and Bud

Bryan B sent me this one featuring Christian Ferrand, Mick Magar, and Bud Lanter.

 

Bob Felix

Despite the more relaxed censorship in France at the time, Jean Ferrero occasionally made posing strap photos.  Most observers think this was to broaden the possibilities for foreign publication.

This example is Bob Felix with a homemade bow as provided by Brian E.

 

Gio Greco

My file title for this handsome fellow is "Gio Greco," but I think I may have made a transcription error.  If so, someone please correct.  I do know, however, that Bryan B sent this to me.

 

Juarez Portugal

Brian E sent me this impressive derriere photo of Juarez Portugal.

 

Christian Dancale II

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Playgirl Swim Time, Part 1 - Pools

It's the height of the summer vacation season, so many of us have been cooling off at pools and beaches.  Today's series is a two parter, with part one being Playgirl men in and around two and part two being Playgirl men at the beach.  We start with Richare Lee Baney from May of 1977/

 

Jim Brown

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Fabian

I think one-time teenage sensation Fabian Forte tried to recharge his career by appearing semi-nude in Playgirl in 1973.  Not sure it worked, but he did look pretty good, considering.

 

David White

David White got a two page spread in October of 1976.

 

Carlos Soares

It was February of 1976 when Carlos Soares appeared in Playgirl.

 

David Grant

Finishing part one with David Grant, a guy whose previous appearances here have met with considerable approval.  His multipage Playgirl spread in 1979 is said to have jumpstarted

his career in modeling for Jim French of Colt along with other photographers.

 

Playgirl Swim Time, Part 2 - The Beach

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James Wilson

This is James Wilson from August of 1982.

Angie Reno

Our surfer of the day is Angie Reno.

 

Mike Purpus

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Al Cavuoto

Al Cavuoto does a nice reclining pose on the beach.

 

Lou Zivkovich

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Von Gloeden Day

Today's series features the work of Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden, the notorious German who photographed a lot of Italians.  We start with a guy standing atop a stone in a corner.

 

No Clue

I have no idea what this fellow is doing, but I like the photo.

 

Ankle Deep

I found this guy ankle deep in water on a poorly curated website, 

but the familiar model tells me that it's by Von Gloeden.

 

Looks Greek

Although I'm certain that the gentleman here is Italian,

the picture has a Greek philosopher vibe.

 

Eyes Closed

I don't know if the closed eyes were intentional,

but this isn't the only instance of such in today's set.

In something of a rarity for Von Gloeden, a name was attached to this photo on a reputable website.  He apparently was Pasquale Stracuzzi

 

Contrast

I find the contrast between these two models to be interesting.

 

Cave

This is one of about half a dozen photos in my Von Gloeden collection

which appear to have been shot in and around a cave entrance.

 

Lanky

Von Gloeded employed two lanky models for this one.

 

That look

Every picture I've seen of this particular model makes 

me think he's looking right into my mind.

 

Steps

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