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This months feature is the premier edition of STRAIGHT TALK WITH ROGER WALKER. In this edition we will share the training philosophy that he employed to reach the peak of his powers at the controversial 1980 Mr Olympia.. Go to Featured Page
What’s New!
The latest additions to the LIBRARY are the 9th editions of Muscle & Fitness Australasia, Peak Muscle Maker and Muscle Australia.
The Months Edition of Paul Graham’s Muscle and Fitness Australasia is the “Olympia Collectors’ Issue” and it is jammed packed with favourable articles on infamous 1980 Mr Olympia. There is also an interview with Australia’s Olympian Roger Walker! The magazine is extremely rare and a collectors dream so I am glad to finally share it with you all to see on Vintage Bodybuilding Magazines Website.
We also have uploaded Issue 9 of Rocco Oppedisano’s Muscle Australia. The cover has a splendid shot of Peter Lindsay and the magazine is jam packed with great articles featuring prominent Australian stars such as Roger Walker, Clyde Bird, Sammy Ioannidis and Milton Hadjigeorgiou.
Finally, Volume 1 Number 9 of Peak Muscle Maker has been added to the library archives. Dave Draper graces the cover surrounded by two beauties. The magazine features Albert Beckles, Johnnie Fuller and Brian Eastman.
Enjoy!
Monthly Featured Magazine
This month’s featured international magazine is the May 1969 edition of Dave Prowse Power Fitness Health Sport. Many of you would associate Dave with his role as Darth Vader in the original Star Wars Trilogy. The cover features a young Frank Richard. The magazine itself features some excellent articles on Frank Richard, Wayne Gallasch and John Citrone.
Enjoy!