--- product_id: 224648973 title: "Beefcake - The Muscle Magazines of America 1950 - 1970 (Photobook)" price: "VT18297" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/224648973-beefcake-the-muscle-magazines-of-america-1950-1970-photobook store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Beefcake - The Muscle Magazines of America 1950 - 1970 (Photobook) **Price:** VT18297 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Beefcake - The Muscle Magazines of America 1950 - 1970 (Photobook) - **How much does it cost?** VT18297 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/224648973-beefcake-the-muscle-magazines-of-america-1950-1970-photobook) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Beefcake - The Muscle Magazines of America 1950 - 1970 (Photobook) by Hooven, F. Valentine, III (ISBN: 9783822889398) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: A wonderful insight into Gay history - Gay history is largely a hidden, unwritten, history. This book charts the genre of muscle magazines after the Second World War up to 1970, when male homosexuality was still illegal, and a serious offence in countries like the United Kingdom and the United States. Although at first sight these magazines look like examples of soft porn from that era, they were one of the few means that gay men could find to express and affirm their self identity, and as such an important part of the history of gay culture. Readers may like to see the film of the same name which was inspired by the book Beefcake [1999] [DVD ]. Review: Quite disappointing - Becasue of the publishers I assumed this would be a high quality book perhaps with some detailed history of the era etc. It isn't. The text, as basic as it is, is in three languages so it looks quite full but is just the bare minimum really. The photographs are none too interesting either and the few models presented take up quite a few pages with some mediocre work. One wonders if the compilers just had a few photos to go on and tried to make the most of it. It would explain a lot. I would imagine there are a lot more detailed and interesting books on this topic than this one. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,722,123 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 831 in History of Photography 1,140 in Art Encyclopaedias 1,346 in Portrait Photography | | Customer reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (29) | | Dimensions | 22.66 x 1.65 x 29.87 cm | | ISBN-10 | 3822889393 | | ISBN-13 | 978-3822889398 | | Item weight | 975 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | 23 Mar. 1995 | | Publisher | Taschen GmbH | ## Images ![Beefcake - The Muscle Magazines of America 1950 - 1970 (Photobook) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gqz3Ps3-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful insight into Gay history *by T***5 on 22 November 2010* Gay history is largely a hidden, unwritten, history. This book charts the genre of muscle magazines after the Second World War up to 1970, when male homosexuality was still illegal, and a serious offence in countries like the United Kingdom and the United States. Although at first sight these magazines look like examples of soft porn from that era, they were one of the few means that gay men could find to express and affirm their self identity, and as such an important part of the history of gay culture. Readers may like to see the film of the same name which was inspired by the book Beefcake [1999] [DVD ]. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Quite disappointing *by J***R on 19 June 2013* Becasue of the publishers I assumed this would be a high quality book perhaps with some detailed history of the era etc. It isn't. The text, as basic as it is, is in three languages so it looks quite full but is just the bare minimum really. The photographs are none too interesting either and the few models presented take up quite a few pages with some mediocre work. One wonders if the compilers just had a few photos to go on and tried to make the most of it. It would explain a lot. I would imagine there are a lot more detailed and interesting books on this topic than this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nostalgic poses *by D***C on 29 December 2010* Classic muscle poses that for me surpass anything that appears in the published genre today. The men's bodies have a grace and innocence that is absent from the muscle images published today. The models don't look as if they have just swum through an oil slick for one thing!! If any physique fans know of similar books available let us know about them. Well worth buying this if, like me you grew up in the fifties & early sixties and hanker for a bit of youthful nostalgia. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/224648973-beefcake-the-muscle-magazines-of-america-1950-1970-photobook](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/224648973-beefcake-the-muscle-magazines-of-america-1950-1970-photobook) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*