Elmo Santiago Magazine Collection
From Mr. New York City 1955 through Jr. Mr. America in 1959 all the way to Mr. Universe in 1966, Lon of New York (later, Lon of Olympia) followed Elmo Santiago’s career.
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Leonard Sell
Mr. Universe 1958 Leonard Sell captured by Royale and Vic White in London 1958-62.
Paul Wynter
Mr. Universe 1958 Paul Wynter posed for EVERYONE: Royale, Arax, Lon of London, Greenwood, Hussar, Eyck, and many more photographers admired his champion physique.
Jacques Pannier
Nightclub singer and bodybuilder Jaques Pannier, Mr. North Africa 1950 started in the 40s and was still going strong by the early 60s. He posed for a number of photographers including Arax, Fererro, and Jon Pagington.
Ernest Albert by Arax
British bodybuilder Ernest Albert photographed by Arax for the December 1950 issue of “Health and Strength” magazine.
Dennis Tinerino vs Arnold Schwarzenegger
In the mid 1960s, Teenage Mr. America 1965 Dennis Tinerino was hyped up to compete in Mr. Universe 1967 with a young Arnold Schwarzenegger
Serge Nubret B&W
1970s-80s Bodybuilder and actor Serge Nubret poses in black and white
The Young Physique
Dick Dubois, Steve Wengryn, Mark Nixon and many others featured in this complete “The Young Physique” from October 1958. Featuring work from Vulcan, Arax, Art Craft, and more.
Andre Drapp wins Mr. France
Wrestler Andre Drapp featured in Tomorrow’s Man in 1953 in this series photographed by Arax.