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Legend: TMPTL: Too Many Photos of
familiar faces To List
B&W: Black & White photos
Collector Books
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23.TRAINING WITH WEIGHTS 1974 Parker&Marsh $27 Sports Illustrated issue of softcover in excellent condition, only wear is cover creases on front cover, nothing missing,no writing. (1)(6)
29.THE MARINE CORP 3X FITNESS PROGRAM 1986 Cohen $27 Softcover in like-new condition.
37.PHYSICAL FITNESS-HOW TO GET IT & KEEP IT 1970 US News & World Report $21 Softcover in aged but excellent condition,no marks except "Atlanta Book Exchange" stamped inside front cover.
38.KARATE BASIC PRINCIPLES 1967 Pfluger $23 Inside in excellent & unmarked condition, softcover well worn but intact.
50. GUINESS SPORTS RECORD BOOK 1986-1987 $29 Softcover in like-new condition. Includes photos of Starr,Pacifico,Hise,Crain,Schemansky, Todd,Anderson,Sandwina.
53..MANNED KITING 1974 Dan Poynter $19 Photograhed paperback on tow launched hang gliding, in excellent condition.
54.ASTRONAUT EXERCISE 1967 $29 Adler & Sayre Ross Condition same as above. Models are illustrated.
60.MAYO CLINIC HEART BOOK 1993 $38 The most comprehensive heart handbook available. New hardcover with dustjacket.
61.SUPER KARATE MADE EASY 1960 Moja Rone $22 Paperback in yellowed but otherwise perfect condition. Illustrated.
64.CANADIAN PILOT’S FITNESS MANUAL 1979 $27 David Steen Excellent hardcover. Photographed models. Perfect dustjacket.
263.PAIN ERASURE 1980 Pruden $35 272 pg oversized softcover, B&W photos. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR
264.BODYBUILDERS, DRUGS & SEX 1997 Tom Minichiello $23 New 296 pg oversized softcover, B&W photos, TMPTL.[2]
268.PASCHAL’S PRINCIPLES OF WEIGHT TRAINING 1979 John Paschal $29 125 pg softcover, B&W photos. Including Bill Nuckols (a Mr. CA). From Dr. Ken’s Library.
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67.SCIENCE & PRACTICE OF STRENGTH TRAINING 1995 Vladimir Zatsiorsky $65 New hardcover textbook. One of the philosophies that Louie Simmons trains by.
67B. BRAWN Stuart McRobert, large color hardcover signed 9/24/98
67C. BRAWN Stuart McRobert, 1st Edition softcover with squatter on cover
67D. DINOSAUR TRAINING Brooks Kubik First Edition signed and numbered 16
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118.THE STRONGMAN 1968 Joe Bonomo $33 New photographed oversized hardcover with dustjacket.
119.WEIGHT LIFTER’S LOG 1985 Laree Baker $38 New spiral bound training log autographed by Dave Draper 3/28/94 [2]
203.GUINESS SPORTS RECORD BOOK 1976 $23 192 pg softcover yellowed pulp pages, intact & no marks.Photos of Anderson, Kono, Alexeev, Sandwina. Documents Anderson’s6270Lb backlift.
206.TRAINING FOR SPORTS AND FITNESS1990 Rushall & Pyke $29 411 page library hardcover like new except library marks inside both covers.
207.WORKING OUT WITH WEIGHTS 1981 Steve Jarrell $27 112 pg oversized softcover. No marks, intact, perfect condition.
208.PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING US Army Field Manual FM 21-20 1985 $37 ~100 pg oversized softcover, 3-hole punched, no marks, intact.
209.SONS OF SAMSON VOL 1 PROFILES 1993 David Webster $57 AUTOGRAPHED 87 pg oversized softcover TMPTL.
209B. BRAWN new softcover[5]
209C. BRAWN Stuart McRobert small hardcover signed 9/94.
209D. BIG ARMS Stuart McRobert [7]
209E. BIG BENCH Stuart McRobert [7]
209F. BFS ’98 catalog
209G.INSIDER’S TELL-ALL HANDBOOK Stuart McRobert oversized hardcover signed 3/26/97
209H. IVANKO DEALER PRICE LIST ‘90s
209J. PUMPING IRON II: THE UNPRECEDENTED WOMAN Gaines & Butler 1984 oversized softcover, stamped: Family Book Store DeLand Florida
31B. BODYSHAPING FOR WOMEN 1979 Schwarzenegger $17 Hardcover in excellent condition, photos include Betty Weider. With dustcover. Binding separated at front.
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14.MODERN BODYBUILDING 1976 Oscar Heidenstam $48 180 page hardcover with library-type plastic over paper dust jacket, Like new.
17.THE HISTORY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1952 Leonard&Affleck $21 Cloth/hardbound former library book with gloss pages, no writing except library markings (no library stamps or pockets), "University of Tampa" uncolored embossed imprint on copyright page. Third Edition
30. 100 GREATEST SPORTS FEATS 1964 Davis $29 Hardcover from Maxwell AFB library,no marks except for library cataloging,aged but excellent,nothing missing,photos include Koufax,Anderson,Mathias, Chamberlain,Walcott,Ruth,Hogan,Owens,Dimaggio,Maris,Marciano, Bannister,Cobb,Armstrong,Thorpe.
31. BODYSHAPING FOR WOMEN 1979 Schwarzenegger $17 Hardcover in excellent condition, photos include Betty Weider. With dustcover.
33.THE OLYMPIC GAMES 1967 Time Life Books $23 Hardcover in excellent condition except for minor cover wear,includes 1956 Anderson photo.
34.THE OLYMPIC GAMES 1968 Time Life Books $23 Same as 33 except former Durham,NC library book with appropo markings.
48. PHYSICAL FITNESS, THE PATH TO HEALTHFUL LIVING 2nd ED 1974 Robert V. Hockey $24 Same condition as 25 except underlining approx. 12 pages; circles at CHP numbers 3-6 in Table of Contents; handwritten student's name (Andy John Cracker) on title page; Delta Upsilon Fraternity stamp on title page (Wilmington,NC).
101.ACE PERSONAL TRAINER MANUAL 1991 $33 Oversized paperback. Over 500 pages. Fitness instructor resource from the American Council on Exercise.
102.SOCCER RULES IN PICTURES 1985 Micharel Brown $23 Oversized illustrated softcover in perfect condition.
103.THE COMPLETE BOOK OF ABS 1993 Kurt Brungardt $21 New photograhed oversized softcover with glossy pages.
104.AMERICAN KARATE 1986 Don Quine $23 New photographed oversized paperback.
105.OVER THE HILL 1985 $23 New photographed oversized paperback. (pic)
108.PREPARING FOR COMPETITION WEIGHTLIFTING 1986 David Webster $23 Mint new photographed softcover. [3]
109.KARATE Part One Steve Powell $23 VHS videotape, 60 minutes.
110.MY SYSTEM FOR LADIES 1912,1915 J.P.Muller $39 Cloth hardcover with photograhed glossy pages. Slightly worn cover. Inside lower front binding loose.
111.GOJU-RYU KARATE II 1974 N.Gosei Yamaguchi $25 New but yellowed photograhed softcover.
112.BODY MIND & SPORT 1994 John Douillard $31 New illustrated hardcover with dustjeacket. (art)
113.SANDOW THE MAGNIFICENT 1994 David Chapman $35 New photographed hardcover with dustjacket with a few pencil underlines. Autographed (not!).
114.TAI CHI FOR HEALTH 1989 Martin & Emily Lee, & JoAn Johnstone $27 Like-new photographed & illustrated softcover with a dozen highlighted underlinings.
115.MENTAL TOUGHNESS & TRAINING FOR SPORTS 1982 James Loehr $29 Photograhed softcover, appropriate page yellowing, a dozen black ink underlinings.
117.THE ACCUPRESSURE WARM-UP 1992 Marc Coseo $29 New photographed & illustrated oversized softcover.
189.HANDBOOK FOR BOYS 1946 Boy Scouts Of America $57 Only one mark on this intact jewel - "Ben Huggin" scripted at top of flyleaf.
210.YOUR KEY TO SPORTS SUCCESS 1997 Jon Niednagel $37 406 pg oversized softcover in like new condition except for a few highlights.
256.BODYSHAPING FOR WOMEN 1979 Arnold $23 160 pg Oversized hardcover. Otherwise, no marks and good condition. Faux signature embossed into front cover.
257.YOURS IN PERFECT MANHOOD 1982 Charles Atlas 160 pg Oversized softcover. B&W photos of Atlas, Bonomo, Greenstein (The Mighty Atom).
23B.TRAINING WITH WEIGHTS 1974 Parker&Marsh $27 Sports Illustrated issue of softcover in excellent condition, only wear is cover creases on front cover, nothing missing,no writing. (1)(6)
Magazines & Courses
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John Grimek Color Cover Reprints: 11/42, 1/45, 9/45, 5/49, 4/46, 1/48, 2/50, 10/50, 2/56,12/58, 2/69, plus Vol2No11 of PHYSICAL POWER
572D. MUSCLE POWER (month/year) 8/49, 8/51
572E. MUSCULAR DEVELOPMENT (month/year) 12/82, 1/65,
572F. IRON MAN (month/year) 5/68
572G. VINCE GIRONDA COLLECTION $300
Balanced Arms - 16 pages, undated, references November/December 1968 FITNESS FOR LIVING. Quotes March '75 Science for Living. Intro by the world renowned Bill Hinbern. Nothing missing or written on. B&W photos include one of Vince and several of a '70s bodybuilder.
Vince's Corner - 27 pages of 8-1/2 x 1, undated. Perhaps 10 pages with neat and infrequent underlining in black ink. Nothing missing. B&W photos include a dozen of Vince, Tom Sansone, Freddy Ortiz, Don Peters, Larry Scott, Frank Zane, a super shot of Dave Draper, and others.
10-8-6-15 - 28 glossy pages, 4 pages with neat underlining (one with a box) in black ink. Nothing missing. Photography by Gene Mozee. About a dozen B&W photos of Don Peters (?) modeling exercises.
Abdominals - 32 pages, undated, eight exercise illustrations.
Vince's Six Weeks Bulk Course - 14 pages, 1975 (finally!). Nothing missing or written on. Three B&W photos, two of Vince, one of Larry Scott.
The Vince Gironda File - 64 pages, undated, only one photo (guess who). Nothing missing or written on.
The Sissy Squat - 16 pages, undated. 4 illustrations by same artist as in 4.
The Arthur Jones Archives
Items in this category are delivered with a letter of authentication printed on original bond Gen III Nautilus Stationery
I. AJ Archive Iron Man Magazine Inventory
[AJA1]
$25 per issue plus S&H.
AJIM10.January 1972 Vol31/No2 80pgs (M12)
Front Cover: Michalik
Back Cover: Waller (Mr U)
Notable Contents: For Rugged Strength And Muscle Size (Steiner), Size Or Strength (Arthur Jones), The Bill Pearl Story (Coates), lexan Super Squat device, Gallasch Sta-Slim ad, Super Gripper ad
Notable Internal Photos: Park, Pearl, Waller, Corney, Dickerson, Beckles, Arnold, Katz, Caputo, Coe, Viator, Franco, Hugh Cassidy
Condition: Adss cut out of pgs 72, 73, No Other Defects
1/72
Cover – Michalik
Pics – Sergio, Franco
Why N? ad
Gironda ad
Myer’s club ad
Important Notice ad
Training course ad
N arm machine ad
Best N machine ad
N system training equip ad
Bulletin No.1 ad
Bulletin No.2 ad
Encyclopedia of Exercise ad
AJIM11.March 1972 Vol31/No3 80pgs (M12)
Front Cover: Lopez
Back Cover: Eden
Notable Contents: Are You Working hard Enough (Ditillo), Pistol Barrel or Pillow (Arthur Jones), Believe in Yourself (Steiner), How To Use Straps For Greater Power (Johnson)
Notable Internal Photos: Zane, Viator, Arnold, Coe, Waller, Dickerson, Pearl, Corney, Pearl, Oliva, Beckles, Cassidy
Condition: 1/4x1/2” crease top right front cover, wrinkles pgs 10-14, No Other Defects [0]
3/72
Cover – Lopez
A Pistol or a Pillow article
Pic – Sergio
Time Machines – PO, hip ads
Training course ad
Bulletin No.1 ad
Bulletin No.2 ad
Encyclopedia of Exercise ad
AJIM15.January 1973 Vol32/No2 80pg (M10)
Front Cover: Petsas
Back Cover: Haislop
Notable Contents: Formula For Super Muscularity (Don Ross), Motivation (Gironda), Sets & Reps – How Many? (Steiner), Upper Body Specialization (Ditillo), Accentuate The Negative (Arthur Jones)
Notable Internal Photos: Ferrigno, Don Ross, Coe, Zane, Tinerino, Padilla
Condition: ome cover fading/wear, No Other Defects [0,0]
1/73
Cover - ?
Accentuate the Negative art
Powerman mag ad
Time Machines ad
Loprinzi endorsement letter
Greg Cook Cincy Bengals mention from 7/30/72 Sun Cincy Inquirer
Pete Brown endorsement letter
Dolphins reference – have purchased N Machines
N training facilities ads
The Ultimate Development Machines ad
AJIM22.March 1974 Vol33/No3 80pgs (M10)
Front Cover: Shearer
Back Cover: Duval
Notable Contents: Editorial (Darden), Heavy Weights (Steiner), Natural Cultivated Strength (Willoughby), Saga of Sandow Statuette (Webster), Upper Body Specialization (Ditillo), Alternate Fat Burning Plan (Gironda), Failure VS 60-80 (Gironda), One of the World’s Richest Men (J. Paul Getty) Writes About Lifting (Webster), Dessicated Liver (Gironda), Women of Strength (Willoughby), Anderson ad
Notable Internal Photos: Draper, Tinerino, Ferrigno, Maciste, Arnold, Pacifico
Condition: Roughest of the lot, 1 faded and somewhat wrinkly as if left in a car, the otherslightly curled at right side (and 1x2” triangle torn/missing top right page 37), No Other Defects
3/74
Cover – Dickerson
Average Expectations From Training
Infitonic/Infimetric ad
AJIM25.March 1975 Vol34/No3 80pgs (M6)
Front Cover: Kroger
Back Cover: Tobol
Notable Contents: Sensational Scharzenegger (Balk), Something New In Ab Training (Don Ross), Persistence – A Must (Steiner), Skeleton To Superman (Ed Jubinville), Hinbern moves
Notable Internal Photos: Arnold, Ferrigno, Franco, Zane, Ross, Coe, Pacifico, Reinhoudt, Canady, Kuc
Condition: Small watermark front cover, 1 w/ 2 creases top right front cover, No Other Defects
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Generation Change
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AJIM32.January 1983 Vol42/No2 128pgs (M5)
Front Cover: Howard
Back Cover: Gautreaux
Notable Contents: How Long Should A Workout Take? (Steiner), Secrets of Massive Muscularity (Ditillo), So You Are Still Not Making Progress (McRobert), David Willoughby – An Autobiography, Mental Power & Muscle Building (Ross), Attention Male Bodybuilders (Bass), Answers To Your Problems (Steiner), World & National Masters Champs (Jan Todd), N ad pgs 51-78, Powerlifting USA classified, Greenville Health Club classified (Universal distributor), Kelso Rhino Power Bench classified ad, Hinbern’s last move, classifieds > 1 page, Super Gripper to Alliance
Notable Internal Photos: Cory & Jeff Everson (2), Jesup Wilkosz, Haney, Pearl, Ross, Ferrigno, Ray Mentzer (p49)
Condition: 3x3” triangle tear missing in p61 of N ad, 1 without cover, No Other Defects
AJIM34.January 1985 Vol44/No2 112pgs (M5)
Front Cover: Meeko
Back Cover: Williams
Notable Contents: Richard Sandlin Got Rid of Drugs (Jan Todd), Change Your Bone Structure (Ross), Bits of Advice on Routines (Weis), Olympic Assistance Movements (Ditillo), How To Make 1985 A Bodybuilding Success (McRobert), The Essence of Bodybuilding (Gironda), Exercising Neglected Muscle Group (Kuc), Kali Bogas – Portrait of a Champion (Nate Foster), Let’s Solve Your Problems (Steiner), Frank Zane – Every Man’s Ideal (Wright), Strong Bar Bell – Chester Teegarden classifieds have been existing, John Turner classified
Notable Internal Photos: Zane, Beckles, Dickerson, Ross, Nubret, Oliva, Padilla, Ray Mentzer, Kuc, Padilla (clipped out of groups), Arnold, Peary & Mabel Rader w/Glossbrenner, John Davis & Pete George p67
Condition: No Defects
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AJIM35.March 1985 Vol44/No3 112pgs (M5)
Front Cover: Makkawy
Back Cover: Kirsch
Notable Contents: You Must Persist In Order To Succeed (Steiner), The Catalyst – Prof Louis Attilla (Webster), Intensity Training For The Ectomorph (Holman – 1st article), When Strong Is Right (Ross), Jeff & Cory Everson (Myrland), Development of Muscular Bulk & Power (Ditillo), Vince Tells You How To Train (Gironda), Solving Your Problems (steiner), World Power Champs (Foster), Magnets for health p69 (it’s all over!), Diciolla thick bar classified ad, classified precision Oly plates $0.64/lb
Notable Internal Photos: Wilkosz, Dickerson, (oh, no) Mike Quinn, Rickey Crain benching258 at 165 p39, Gaspari, Christian, Hulk Hogan pre-steroids p53, Grimek w/ Kirsch p55, Pengelly Bell & Coan p59,
Condition: No Defects
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II. AJ Archive Nautilus Magazine Inventory
$35 per issue plus S&H except for the first issue
Most have fly-in cards.
Legend – N = Nautilus, AJ = Arthur
Jean Hughes was first Editor.
N Magazine was published from the Independence, Virginia plant, issued quarterly to start.
AJN1.Summer 1979 16pgs (they counted the covers as pages) FIRST ISSUE
Front Cover: Computerized Curl Machine with Display
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
The Future of Exercise … An Opinion by Arthur Jones
A Warm Up Can Save Your Life by Thomas Pipes
The Duo-Poly Hip and Back Machine by Darden
Progressive Resistance Exercise and Conditioning and Rehabilitation of the Surgical Knee by Richard Allen
Video Report by David Liskin
Club Management feature by Jim Flanagan
Notable Internal Photos: Darden, ad for Jim Peterson’s TOTAL FITNESS: THE N WAY
Condition: No Defects
AJN3.Spring 1980 28pgs
Front Cover: Striking Multiple-Exposure N Shell Photo
Back Cover: Ad for N Emerges poster (21x28”) (one on hand)
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Florida Seminar: A Look at N Video
Women and Fitness, Prospects and Problems by Katherine Switzer
Video Report by David Liskin
Corporate Fitness at PepsiCo
The Posture Machine: Rowing Torso (Darden models)
Psychiatry for Athletes by Ari Kiev
N in Perspective: First Stop – California by Jene Hughes (photo of Roman Gabriel, names reversed)
Weighing the Alternatives by Darden
N Delivers! (to the USS Eisenhower
Full 2 pages ad for Darden books
Full page ad for N tapes
Notable Internal Photos: AJ w/ Prince Faissal, Robin Moore [Green Berets], Interior shot of TV studio reception area including Nemo Agency portrait.
Condition: No Defects
AJN4.Summer 1980 31pgs
Front Cover: Image of the Nemo Agency portrait mentioned in the previous issue
Back Cover: Striking photo of N shell on aluminum N cam
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
The Compound Leg Machine (classic photos) by Darden
N in Perspective: Cetral Illionois by Jene Hughes
Specificity in Strength Training … The Facts and the Fables by Arthur Jones
Tennis Elbow: Prevention and Relief by Robert Nirschl
Video Report by David Liskin
Gaining Bodyweight by Darden
Correction to Gabriel typo in previous issue
Full 2 pages ad for N tapes
Full page ad for N fractional stack plates to 2.5 pounds
Condition: No Defects
AJN5.Autumn 1980 32gs
Front Cover: Rock Climber
Back Cover: N printing press
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Insert: free introductory workout Complimentary Pass
Conditioning for Cycling by John Donati
Video Productions by David Liskin
Multi-Exercise Machine by Darden
Shoulder Pain – Rotator Cuff Syndrome by Mike Fulton
Colorado … New Heights in Strength Training by Jene Hughes
The Facts about Sugar by Darden
Full page ad for N fractional stack plates to 2.5 pounds
Full page ad for Darden diet book
Full 2 pages ad for N tapes
Sustaining Motivation for training by Ari Kiev
Special Feature: 1980 N Showcase of New Machines (3 page centerfold)
Notable Internal Photos:
Condition: No Defects
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James Martin becomes Editor, Linda and Darlene Assoc Ed and Circ Mgr, hmmmmm, keep it in the family).
Now issued bimonthly.
No Vol/No notations until now.
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AJN7.Feb/Mar 1981 44pgs Vol3 No1
Back Cover: ad for N sportswear
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Front overleaf: Ad for N Emerges poster (21x28”) (one on hand)
Paddling for Gold by Jim Martin (photo Stanley Plagenhoef)
Stress and its Management by Ari Kiev
Jujitsu: The Gentle Art
Nutrition and Diet: Protein by Darden
The Long Road Home
Masters Swimming
Speaking of Reptiles by Clyde Peeling
Successful Physical Fitness for Slow Learners by Diane Craft
Archery: Muscles and Cams
Equipment Review: Multi-Exercise Machine, Part 2 (Darden photo)
Full page ad for Darden diet book
Executive Fitness by Holt Confer
From Playboy with Love
Games People Play, Fitness for Women (photos of Johnny Bench)
Full 2 pages ad for N tapes
Special Feature: Showcase of N Machines in center, no centerfold
Condition: No Defects
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Darlene out
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AJN8.April/May 1981 46pgs Vol3 No2
Front Cover: Rugby in play
Back Cover: ad for N sportswear
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Front overleaf: Ad for N Emerges poster (21x28”) (one on hand)
Rugby: It’s Worth a Try! By Albert Stevens
Fast Food Facts by Darden
The Mathis Mystique by Sheila Masthoff
Adapting Exercises for the Arthritic by Diane Craft
A Woman for All Seasons by Sue Allen
Sports/Medicine: Chafing by William Dvorine
Equipment review: Abdominal Machine by Darden
Edwin Moses: A Dominant Force! by Bob Sipchen
Cop Burnout: A Stressful Situation by Ben Kehr & Mike Prentice
Cheers for the Gals by Don Litwin (Bengals cheerleaders)
The Big Red Line by Jeanne Whitworth (Cardinals cheerleaders)
Milepost 3400 by James Martin
Windsurfing by Sharon Carter
Video Report by David Liskin
Full page ad for Leisure Press (West Point/Peterson) books
Full page ad for Darden books
Full 2 pages ad for N tapes
Full 2 pages ad for Mona Hartnett “dance ‘N shape” tapes
Special Feature: Showcase of N Machines in center, no centerfold
Condition: No Defects
AJN9.June/July 1981 48pgs Vol3 No3
Front Cover: N image and inset by Scott LeGear
Back Cover: ad for N sportswear
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Front overleaf: Ad for N Emerges poster (21x28”) (one on hand)
First, the Dream by Cyndy Lazzaro
Fear: Obstacle to Sports Achievement by Ari Kiev
Pro Perspective: Baltimore Colts by Joe Vitt
For Every Active Body by bob Sipchen
Cycling’s New Powerhouse by David Tellier
He’s Ready by Joe Caposella
Muscle Balance by Stanley Plagenhoef
I’m in Control by Jill Finan
On Wings of Steel by Dee Weaver
Slay the Dragon Nicotine by Gary Bousman
Nautilus Hits .500 by Tom Bird
Days of Our Lives by Sheila Masthoff
Equipment Review: Rotary Torso Machine by Darden, photos by Scott LeGear
Sedgefield Jeans and other ads creeping in
Full page ad for Darden books
Special Feature: Showcase of N Machines in center, no centerfold
Condition: No Defects
AJN10.Aug/Sep 1981 56pgs Vol3 No4
Front Cover: Collection of fraudulent elixirs and other items
Back Cover: ad for N sportswear
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Front overleaf: blood pressure monitor ad
Crackdown on Quackery by Darden
Fear of Flying by Bob Sipchen
Crew racing – Grace and Power by Elsa Ditmars
Flywheels, Tubas, and Cams by Jack Robinson
Ken Coley – ‘Bama Back by Jimmy Bryan
N International Triathalon by Valerie Silk
The Power to Change by Are Kiev
Al Geiberger: Out of the Rough by Keith Logan
Water – The Ignored Nutrient by Darden
Time Management – Stress Reduction by Ken Kehr
Exercise During Pregnancy by Douglas Hall
Baja Bicycle Blitz by Jorge Macool
Breast Problems – Jogging and Other Sports by Christine Haycock
Sports/Medicine – Skin by William Dvorine
Full page ad for Darden books
Special Feature: The System: N
AJN11.Oct/Nov 1981 48pgs Vol3 No5
Front Cover: Ski jump
Back Cover: Lifecycle stationary bike ad
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Front overleaf: Ad for N Emerges poster (21x28”) (one on hand)
Back overleaf: N sportswear ad
Waiting for the Snow by Sipchen
An Interview w/ Darden (photo Darden & LeGear)
Zen and Basketball by Ari Kiev
Sun Devils by Tim Tyers
Bronco Bulwark by Keith Logan
Exercise for the Visually Impaired by Diane Craft
Research Report: Mid-1981 National Meeting by Michael Wolf
Crackdown on Quackery by Darden (Part II)
The Champagne of Thrills by Mike Matta
Getting the Most from Your Doctor by Stephen Barrett
It Takes Hart by Linda Martin
Why Run Marathons? by Bryan Smith
P43 colorful ½ pg “Power Your Day with N” ad
Special Feature: 20 page Corporate Fitness insert (Xerox, PepsiCo, GM, Sentry Insurance, Playboy (authors include Joe Mullin, Linda Martin, Michael Wolf, Tom Jadin, Jim Martin, Cyndy Lazzaro)
Condition: No Defects
AJN13.Dec/Jan 1982 56pgs Vol3 No6
Front Cover: Santa at Multi-exercise machine
Back Cover: Computerized Lifecycle ad
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Front overleaf: N sportswear ad
Back overleaf: N magazine gift ad
The Racer’s Edge by Lazzaro (photo Johnny Rutherford on N)
Industry of Athletes by Jim Martin
Cigarettes: Public Enemy #1 by Stephen Barrett
Stalking the Killer Instinct by Lazzaro
Skateboarding: The New Wave by Sipchen
The Fear of Winning by Kiev
The Race to the Top by Elaine Ragland
An Open Letter to Santa by Darden
Miss Texas by Terry Bradway
Avalanche Soccer Roars Indoors by Kathleen Zaffore
Research Report: Late 1981 by Wolf
Michael Warren: Shooting for a Different Audience by Masthoff (shots from White Shadow)
Running Wild and Free by Smith
Sports Injuries Common to Women by Haycock
Tournament of Champions by Penny Martin
Fitness Corner by MhH. Words
½ page ad for new N anatomical chart (sim LeGear inset mentioned previously)
Special Feature:
Condition: No Defects
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Linda Martin gone
Now monthly
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AJN14.May 1982 60pgs [2] Vol4 No2
Front Cover: Couple
Back Cover: N sportswear ad
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Front overleaf: Ad for N Emerges poster (21x28”) (one on hand)
Carter Non-stop by Martin
Verbal problem Solving by Sipchen
Women & Fitness by Terri (several photos)
When the Brute Met the Sprinter by Daniel Harmon (Mitchell vs. John L. Sullivan)
Muscle: Structure, Function and Control by Wolf
Research Report by Wolf
The Citrus Connection by Darden
Personality Profile: Pam Folsom by Bill A’Addio
Tigers Paw Cornhuskers by Kerry Capps
“Coming All the Way In” by Bill Shaw
Fitness Corner byWords
Frisbee – It’s Catching by Masthoff
The Great American Nutrition Hustle by Barrett
N International (Zurich)
Condition: No Defects
AJN15.Aug/Sep 1982 80pgs Vol4 No4
Front Cover: Couple
Back Cover: Windsurfer ad
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Front overleaf: Terri chrome ad
The Visions of John Zimmerman by Rudi Niedzielsky
Cellutlite: The Untold Truth by Darden
The Pleasure of Business by Tony Lumkin
The Great American Nutrition Hustle by Barrett
Woman of Steel by Sipchen
Research Report by Wolf
Loely, Lively Leslie (Easterbrook) by Masthoff
Erotic Aerobics by Macool
Tacking Down the Basics by Mark Robinson
The Facts About Sex and Exercise by Martha & Peter Liefer
USCS Rifles – Cinderella Champs by Brad Burkholder
Control of Aggression by Kiev
How the Best Is Done by Keith Logan
Women and Fitness by Terri
Lindsay Takes to the Hills by Susan Eastman
Kickboxing’s Lord of the Ring by Judy Jackson
Personality Profile (John Huminski) by Dan Woog
Columns:
Words on the Run by Ric Rojas
Healthwise – The Role of AHP by Linda Morgan
Speaking of Spokes by Eastman
Fiscal Fitness by John Pugsley
Masters Sports by Kim & Bob hansen
AJN16.Oct/Nov 1982 88pgs Vol4 No5
Front Cover: Cycling painting continued from
Back Cover:
Format: 8.375x11” Color
Notable Contents:
Front overleaf: Terri in N sportswear ad
Back overleaf: Darden books ad
The Indy 500 – Flashbacks by Bill Thomas
The First Lady of Skydiving by Perry Jenifer
Coors Classic by Barclay Kruse
New Fad Diets from England by Darden
Somatyping – Solving the Body Puzzle by Eva Shaw
Sports Art by Sipchen
Quicksilver by Linda Martin (!)
Steven Ford’s New Role by Masthoff
X’s and O’s for a Dawgfight
Fitness – Always in Fashion by Candice Miles
Peaking by Kiev
Ned Overend – King of the Mountains by Kathy Bojack
Research Report by Wolf
Images of a Champion by John Day
The Endless Ski Slope
Women and Fitness by Terri
Fitness – Rx for Execs by Gerald Couzens
Jack Uppling – Wrestling to the Top by Michele Markey
See You in the Locker Room by Phyllis Inward
Anxiety Reactions by Barrett
The Best Therapy is Physical by Howard Waters
N International – Canada
Ice Climbing by Bryan Smith & Randy Lippincott
Columns:
Speaking of Spokes by Eastman
Masters Sports by the Hansens
Personal Opinion by Smith
The Finishing Touch by Ann Scharffenberger
Healthwise by Alexander C. Lambrinedes DDS (Ted)
From Here to Infinity or very close by Arthur Jones – featuring Duo-squat machine (28pg center)
Condition: No Defects
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III. AJ Archive Course, Magazine and Book Inventory
Prices as noted.
AJCMB1.York Barbell and Dumbell (sic) System, Course No.1 and 2 (M20, charts5) $65
Copyright: 1946
Pages: 20
Cover: Brown on white
Posters: 1 copies have the Course No. 1 & Course No. 2 posters
Defects: one has 1/2x1” black ink smudge at left side of front cover, pressure lines in front and some grunge on back cover; the other has no ink marks but most grunge and 3x3” lower right back damage due to being stuck to something at one time.
AJCMB2.York Barbell and Dumbell (sic) System, Course No. 3 and 4 (M20, charts5) $65
Copyright: 1946
Pages: 16
Cover: Blue on white
Copies: 1
Posters: Each have the Course No. 3 and Course No. 4 posters
Defects: a bit grungy, has 1x1” black ink smudge at left middle front cover and black spot left middle, poster somewhat grungy on back.
PLUS: 3 of the original brown York BB mailing envelopes for these courses, complete with matching ink stains (where the ink well or bottle leaked through the envelopes to the booklets). Envelopes are not addressed; they were either picked up at York or ship with something else.
AJCMB5. THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF HEAD INJURIES $35
Author: Fred Jackson
Publisher: CIBA Vol 18 Issue 3
Copyright: 1966
Pages: numbered 67 thru 93
Format: 6-3/4 x 9-1/2 softcover, color diagrams (like Grey’s Anatomy)
Defects: Somewhat grungy cover
Distinguishing Marks: Penned on front cover: “For Eliza from Fred Jackson Oct 20, 1974.
Comments: Jackson was present and is found in photos of the Colorado Experiment and West Point Study. “Eliza” was AJ’s wife.
AJCMB6. THE BODY BUILDER MAGAZINE Undated but precedes those below $50
Editor: Norbert Grueber
Publisher: Norbert Greuber & Abe Marmel, Chicago
Copyright: November 1948 Issue
Format: 8.5x11”, B&W
Contents: 30 pages
ABC’s of Body Building – Terlazzo
Steeve Reeves Portrait – Ryan
Body Building in England – Valentine
Secrets of Arm Development – Fritshe
The Life of Hackenscmidt – Valentine
The College Lifting Program – Dodd
The BODY BUILDER’s Quizmaster – Angelo Iuspa
Comments: Iuspa ran classifieds in Iron Man and other magazines for many years, at least into the 1980s
AJCMB7. THE BODY BUILDER MAGAZINE $50
Editor: Norbert Grueber
Publisher: Norbert Greuber & Abe Marmel, Chicago
Copyright: March-April 1950 Issue
Format: 8.5x11”, B&W
Contents: 30 pages
No outstanding articles; the ads are more interesting.
Defects: Contents loose from 1 staple
AJCMB8. THE BODY BUILDER MAGAZINE $50
Editor: Norbert Grueber
Publisher: Norbert Greuber & Abe Marmel, Chicago
Copyright: August 1950 Issue
Format: 8.5x11”, B&W
Contents: 30 pages
Farbotnik on cover
Mr America 1950 Contest - Greuber
AAU Weighlifting Championships – Hardines
Body Building in Europe – Valentine
Eugene Sandow – Muller
Defects: Cover edges a bit nicked, black “S” over month on front cover
AJCMB9. THE BODY BUILDER MAGAZINE $50
Editor: Norbert Grueber
Publisher: Norbert greuber & Abe Marmel, Chicago
Copyright: August 1950 Issue
Format: 8.5x11”, B&W
Contents: 2 pages – see Comments
Farbotnik on cover
Sandow and Valentine articles and then some
Defects: Handling wear, watermarks, faded cover with 4” of scotch tape up from bottom cover in center (not a repair)
Comments: This is an odd puppy – 2 large sheets folded into quarters down to magazine size, printing on 3 sides, no Publisher’s page but everything corresponds to the issue above.
AJCMB10. THE ARENA AND STRENGTH $75
Editor: Not Listed
Publisher: D.G. Redmond, Milo Publishing Co.
Copyright: June 1932 Issue
Format: 8.5x11.5, B&W
Pages: 50
Contents:
Several Milo BB and book ads
Macfadden Encyclopedia ad
Sammy Fuller Would Rather Fight Than Eat – RadnorAssociation Notes (for Every Bar Bell Man) – Drummond (early photo of Bachtell [Maryland], Bill & Walter Good [Middle-Atlantic])
Liederman ad
Developing the Back – Liederman
If You Only Try – Mark Berry
The Mat – Department - Mark Berry
Charles MacMahon Cables ad
New STRONG MAN magazine ad (order from Berry)
DEVELOPING A POWERFUL GRIP ad (order from Berry)
Klein’s Bell ad
Otto Arco course ad
Defects: Cover Separated
Comments: Truly historic
AJCMB11. STRENGTH AND HEALTH (M3) $50
Editor: Bob Hoffman
Publisher: Strength and health Publishing Company
Copyright: October 1943 Issue
Format: 8.5x11.5, B&W, tint cover
Cover: Steve Stanko
Pages: 50
Contents:
About Klein – W.A. Pullum
Incredible But true - Venables
Grimek article on training, Stanko models
Joe Wargo – by Wilbur Smith
Two Hands Military Press – by Dick Zimmerman
How To Gain Weight – by Bob Hoffman
What Can We Believe – Hoffman
We Need Strength – Sherman
Mr America Goes On A Picnic – Cletus Snelbaker (not sure I buy this name)
York plates at $0.08/lb
Klein Studio Ad
First design York Boot ad
Victory BB ad – concrete plates
Ad – Crusher Grip, Grip Of Steel Developers, Iron Shoe
Defects: Normal wear and tear
Distinguishing Marks:
Comments:
AJCMB12. MUSCLE AND POWER $25
Publisher: Stanley Harris
Copyright: February 1985 Issue
Pages: 82
Format: 8x11.75”, color
Defects: None
AJCMB13. MUSCULAR DEVELOPMENT (M5) $25
Editor: John Grimek
Publisher: Bob Hoffman, Strength & Health Publishing Company
Copyright: April 1983 Issue
Pages: 74
Format: 8.25x11”, B&W/color
Contents:
Boost Your Bench – Kuc
1982 World PL Championships – Mike Lambert
Defects: None
AJCMB14. NATURAL BODYBUILDING (M10) $0 with 4 other items
Editor: Mike Dayton
Publisher: Herman Lewis, Shannon Publishing
Copyright: April 1983 Issue
Pages: 90
Format: 8x11”
Defects: Tear of top 2x3” front cover is inside, interior separated from one staple,
AJCMB15. IRONMAN (M10) $0 with 4 other items
Editor: John Balik
Publisher: IRONMAN Publishing
Copyright: September 1991 Issue
Pages: 160
Format: 7-7/8x10.5”
Defects: None
AJCMB16. THE LEADING FEATURES OF DR. ZANDER’S MEDICO-MECHANICAL GYMNASTIC AND ITS USE $25 [6]
Author: Levertin, Heilgenthal, Schutz, Zander
Publisher: Rossel, Schwarz & Co.
Copyright: Weisbaden 1906 (Reproduced by MedX May 1991)
Pages: 35
Format: 8.375x11”, B&W, softcover
Defects: Some have slight yellowing
Distinguishing Marks: Incredible machine development
AJCMB17. HIGH-INTENSITY BODYBUILDING (M12) $25
Author: Darden
Publisher: Putnam
Copyright: 1984
Pages: 192
Format: 8.25x10.75”, B&W, softcover
Defects: None
Need: Photos list
AJCMB18. NEW HIGH-INTENSITY BODYBUILDING (M12) $50
Author: Darden
Publisher: Putnam
Copyright: 1990
Pages: 224
Format: 8.25x10.75”, B&W, softcover
Defects: None
Need: Photos list
AJCMB19. THE NAUTILUS WOMAN (M12) $20
Author: Darden
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Copyright: 1983, 1985, 1986
Pages: 224
Format: 7x10”, B&W, softcover
Defects: None
Need: Photos list
AJCMB20. TOTAL FITNESS (M30) $300 SOLD
Author: Casey Viator
Publisher: None
Copyright: 1999 First Edition
Pages: 116
Format: 8.5x11”, B&W, softcover, spiralbound
Defects: None