Description: Author: David ChapmanTitle: Hollywood Nudes, the physique photos of Fred Kovert Publisher: Editions Aubrey Walter, Heretic Books, LondonYear: 2000, First Edition A book with beautiful early male physique photographs by almost forgotten artist Fred Kovert. Kovert was one of the first to begin producing male physique photographs long before other well-known male physique photographers came on the scene in the 1950s and 1960s. One is unlikely to ever come upon an actual Kovert photograph because only a few remain in existence, and because it is not known if the negatives still exist somewhere or have long been destroyed. The photographs in this book are from a private collection. Included is writer David Chapman's very interesting narrative on the artist. In part, he writes: "mid-20th century male physique photography at its most downtown Hollywood. Athletes, sailors and army men, body sculptors, models, boy starlets -- all came to Fred's storefront studio. He was known in the undercover gay world for his full frontal male nudes. For this he was persecuted by the LA police ... Fred's attention to detail raises his work to a level of sophistication and taste that many other photographers lack." This book is a First Edition and is long out of print. It is now considered to be an important collectible, describing an artist who was at the forefront of the male physique genre. This book is in excellent condition with only a few minor abrasions on the front cover. It was looked through a couple of times and then stored as a collectible in a dark cabinet, not exposed to light. An excellent addition to an LGBTQ+ library, or a great gift book. See my other Gay related books and fine art photographs on eBay. Shipping: Within the U.S., will be shipped via Media Mail for a flat $6.00. International sales will be through eBay's International Shipping program, where additional international shipping and import taxes/fees will be added.
Price: 140 USD
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Book Title: FRED KOVERT, Hollywood Nudes
Signed: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Editions Aubrey Walter, Heretic Books
Item Length: 9 1/8 in
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 2000
Format: Softcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Era: 1940s
Item Height: 1/4 in
Author: David Chapman
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Photography
Topic: Male Nudes, Fine Art Photography, LGBTQ+
Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong
Item Width: 6 3/4 in
Item Weight: 8.4 oz
Number of Pages: 64 Pages
