Medecine

1932 · 63612 — New York: Physical Culture Publishing Company 1932. Three vols. 4to. 96; 104; 112 pp. Photo illustrations some sepia tinted text illustrations and illustrated ads throughout. Colour-illustrated softcovers cover art of first issue of Physical Culture girl on surfboard by Jay Weaver; 2nd of swimmers by Revere E. Wistehuff; 3rd a semi-nude by John Drew minor edgewear slight creasing couple very minor closed tears still a VG set. First editions of these installments in MacFadden’s long running health magazine filled with the usual mixture of exercise & bodybuilding tips marriage advice sexuality advice and health tips for improving life through food and exposure to sunlight. The first issue includes a pro-fascist article from Mussolini “Il Duce†and his emphasis on how Italians are all participating in physical outdoor activities in order to improve the country’s general health. The third issue includes an excellent well-illustrated article on the Olympic athletes and their fitness while competing at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Physical Culture Publishing Company, paperback