Editorial – Page 4 – Vintage Body Building Magazines

A tribute to Frank Zane

InterviewsMarch 19, 2025194Views 0Likes 0Comments

An exception article on Frank Zane. In fact one of the best I have come across. Colin Sheard does an exceptional job of putting together this story on one of the true greats of bodybuilding. The article was penned shortly after Zane's 1970 NABBA Universe victory and is accompanied by photos of him at the…

Frank in Fritzland – or Richard in Rhineland

InterviewsMarch 18, 202590Views 0Likes 0Comments

More on the adventures of Frank Richard. This time he recalls his time in Munich. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 1 No. 5 (October 1969) Page #10 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969) Page #11 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969) Page #12 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5…

British Gossip (July 1984)

InterviewsMarch 17, 202585Views 0Likes 0Comments

All the gossip from the UK. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #65 - MuscleMag International (July 1984)

She Chat (October 1969)

InterviewsMarch 17, 202577Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months feature is the blonde, weight trained beauty Pauline Young. Pauline was the winner of multiple figure contest during the 1960's. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 1 No. 5 (October 1969) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969)

Francesco Columbo

InterviewsMarch 16, 2025169Views 1Like 0Comments

An early article, if not the first, on Franco Columbu. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 1 No. 5 (October 1969) Page #20 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969) Page #21 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969) Page #22 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.5 (October 1969)

She Chat (November 1969) Two-some Training

InterviewsMarch 16, 2025149Views 1Like 0Comments

An excellent early article on Roy Duval and Sharon Lawrence. The two would also feature in the March 1974 edition of IronMan. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #26 - Peak…

From the Secretary’s Desk (V2 N3)

InterviewsMarch 15, 202572Views 0Likes 0Comments

Updates from the IFBB Australia Secretary. Some interesting reading. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #52 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3)

On the Plinth Tony Emmott

InterviewsMarch 15, 202582Views 0Likes 0Comments

An early look at Tony Emmott. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - September 1969 (Vol.1 No.4) Page #30 - Peak Muscle Maker - September 1969 (Vol.1 No.4)

Tom Cilic’s National Scene (V2 N3)

InterviewsMarch 14, 202584Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tom Culic fill us in on the local Australian Bodybuilding Scene. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #48 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #49 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3)

She Chat (Sept 1969)

InterviewsMarch 14, 202570Views 0Likes 0Comments

This months feature is Pat Wheeldon the 1969 Miss British Isles. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 1 No. 4 (September 1969) Page #24 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.4 (September 1969) Page #25 - Peak Muscle Maker - Vol.1 No.4 (September 1969)

Robert Nailon’s News Scene (V2 N3)

InterviewsMarch 13, 202561Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Nailon fills us in on the bodybuilding news from Australia and abroad. Source: Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #34 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3) Page #35 - Paul Graham's Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.2 No.3)

Man Behind the Title John Citrone

InterviewsMarch 12, 2025193Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic editorial on champion British Bodybuilder and Strongman John Citrone. It covers his introduction to bodybuilding at the age of 14 in 1958 to the time of the article in 1969. A very detailed account of one of the true greats of bodybuilding. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - Vol. 1 No. 5 (October 1969)…

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A tribute to Frank Zane

Frank in Fritzland – or Richard in Rhineland

British Gossip (July 1984)

She Chat (October 1969)

Francesco Columbo

She Chat (November 1969) Two-some Training

From the Secretary’s Desk (V2 N3)

On the Plinth Tony Emmott

Tom Cilic’s National Scene (V2 N3)

She Chat (Sept 1969)

Robert Nailon’s News Scene (V2 N3)

Man Behind the Title John Citrone

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