John Grimek (16 results)

Published by Strength and Health Publishing Co.
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Seller: Flipped Pages, Clifton Park, NY, U.S.A.Flipped Pages
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Magazine. Condition: Good. December. Cover contains moderate wear including pen price marking. Pages in good shape. Binding in good condition. The December 1945 issue of Strength & Health magazine (Vol. 13, No. 12) is a historic post-World War II publication originally edited by Bob Hoffman of York Barbell.ÂCover Athlete: This i…ssue features Mike Dubel, often shown alongside other World War II U.S. servicemen, reflecting the magazine's strong ties to the military during that era.Lead Articles: Notable stories in this edition include "When will we again have the world's best team?" and a feature on the history of the York Barbell Club.Historical Context: Published shortly after the end of WWII, this issue is part of the "golden era" of American physical culture, focusing on Olympic weightlifting and bodybuilding.Â.

Published by Strength and Health Publishing Co.
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Magazine. Condition: Good. May. Cover contains moderate wear including pen price marking. Pages in good shape. Binding in good condition. The February 1944 issue of Strength & Health magazine (Vol. 12, No. 2) features the legendary Siegmund "Sig" Klein on the front cover.ÂCover Athlete: Siegmund Klein is a pioneer of the "Iron G…ame" and was the owner of the famous Siegmund Kleinâs Physical Culture Studio in New York City.Major Articles: A feature on Cinquavelli, known as "the greatest of them all" in the world of juggling and strength.A profile on Fred Thompson.Instructional content focusing on the Two Hand Snatch.

Published by Strength and Health Publishing Co.
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Seller: Flipped Pages, Clifton Park, NY, U.S.A.Flipped Pages
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Magazine. Condition: Good. May. Cover contains moderate wear including pen price marking. Pages in good shape. Binding in good condition. The May 1944 issue of Strength & Health magazine (Vol. 12, No. 5) features Fred Currieon the front cover. Cover Athlete: Fred Currie is depicted on the cover, often shown alongside U.S. Servic…emen. This was a common theme during World War II, as the magazine frequently highlighted military physical training and servicemen who practiced the "Iron Game."Content: The issue consists of approximately 50 pages and includes various articles, training instructions, and personality profiles.ÂHistorical Significance: Like other 1944 issues, this publication reflects the magazine's shift under Bob Hoffman to support the war effort through physical fitness and morale-boosting stories about soldiers.
Published by the Strength and Health Publishing Co 1964 1964
Seller: Wonderland Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Wonderland Books
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Published by Strength & Health Publishing Co. 1966
- Softcover
Seller: The Story Shop, Elwood, IN, U.S.A.The Story Shop
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Doug Betts on the cover. Features include: the rest-pause system of training, Buddy Rogers, more. Great bodybuilding photos throughout. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 66 pages.
More imagesPublished by Strength and Health Publishing 1943
- Softcover
- Periodical
Seller: rareviewbooks, Kensington, MD, U.S.A.rareviewbooks
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. Complete (50 pages) October 1943 Strength and Health magazine. Cover photo of Steve Stanko of York,Pa. Covers show light scuffing/soiling - name written top front - small tear bottom edge of spine tape repaired. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-15A-Top-R-Flat) rareviewbooks.
More imagesPublished by Strength and Health Publishing 1943
- Softcover
- Periodical
Seller: rareviewbooks, Kensington, MD, U.S.A.rareviewbooks
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Complete (50 pages) March 1943 Strength and Health magazine. Cover photo of Santo Leon of New York City. Covers show scuffing/rubbing with light soiling/creases at edge. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-12-Top-L) rareviewbooks.

Muscular Development vol. 6, #12, Dec. 1969: 1969 Powerlifting Championships
Hoffman, Bob, John Grimek, Gord Venables, Franco Colombo, et al.
Published by Strength & Health/York Barbell Co, York, PA 1969
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- First Edition
- Periodical
Seller: Bolerium Books Inc., San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Bolerium Books Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerMagazine. 68p. includes covers, 8.25x10.75 inches, centerfold, very good condition bodybuilding magazine in stapled pictorial wraps.

Published by Strength & Health/York Barbell Co, York, PA 1969
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- Periodical
Seller: Bolerium Books Inc., San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Bolerium Books Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerMagazine. 68p. includes covers, 8.25x10.75 inches, centerfold, very good condition bodybuilding magazine in stapled pictorial wraps.

Muscular Development vol. 5, #12, Dec. 1968: Mr. Universe Contest Results
Hoffman, Bob, John Grimek, Gord Venables, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chris Dickerson, et al.
Published by Strength & Health/York Barbell Co, York, PA 1968
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Seller: Bolerium Books Inc., San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Bolerium Books Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerMagazine. 68p. includes covers, 8.25x10.75 inches, Chris Dickerson centerfold, very good condition bodybuilding magazine in stapled pictorial wraps. Black bodybuilder Dickerson won Mr. USA and Schwarzenegger won Mr. Universe in the Professional category. One photo of the future Governor & Terminator.

Muscular Development vol. 6, #2, Feb. 1969: How I Trained for the Mr. Universe Contest
Hoffman, Bob, John Grimek, Gord Venables, Frank Leight, et al.
Published by Strength & Health/York Barbell Co, York, PA 1969
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- Periodical
Seller: Bolerium Books Inc., San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Bolerium Books Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerMagazine. 68p. includes covers, 8.25x10.75 inches, Frank Leight centerfold, very good condition bodybuilding magazine in stapled pictorial wraps.
Published by Strength & Health Publishing, New York 1966
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Bauer Rare Books, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.Bauer Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst printing. 1966: April / Softcover binding, pictorial cover, very good condition. (96734).

Published by Strength & Health Publishing Company, York, PA 1979
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Seller: Minotavros Books, ABAC ILAB, Whitby, ON, CanadaMinotavros Books, ABAC ILAB
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 8vo (imperial). Soft cover, staple bound. 73 pp. B&W photos and illustrations. Some rubbing to covers, else fine.
More imagesPublished by Muscluar Development Magazine, Pennsylvania 1975
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.Rare Book Cellar
Contact seller5-star sellerStapled wraps. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in stapled wraps.

Published by Muscluar Development Magazine, Pennsylvania 1975
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- First Edition
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.Rare Book Cellar
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Strength and Health Magazine, February (Feb.) 1938, Volume 6, Number 3 - Sex Relations and Health
Venables, Gordon; Downing, D.A.; Hoffman, Bob; Grimek, John; Tilney, F.; Mitchell, Bob; Jones, R.L.; Bullock, W.
Published by Strength and Health Publishing Company, York, Pennsylvania 1938
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- First Edition
- Periodical
Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, CanadaRareNonFiction, IOBA
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Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. First Edition. 50 pages. Features: Cover photo of George Kiehl; Title page photo of James M. Hafey; The Emperor Giant - Severus; Incredible but True - the brain can still function after incredible injury; What You Should Know About the Body - blood flow and the major blood vessels; Some of… the Best Exercises Without Apparatus - with photos of John Grimek; ; An Ideal - And Then Success - Feature article on cover subject George Kiehl; Making Marriage Successful - article with photos of Barton Hovarth, Bill Vanselow, Bob Harley and Orville Wertz-Baugher; A Woman's Life is a Real Beauty Contest - with fantastic double-page photo of female contestants in the "Inter City Beauties - Showmen's Variety Jubilee, Steel Pier" at Atlantic City, Sept 6-12, 1937; Why You Should Maintain a Tranquil Mind; Louis Abele - Latest Strength Sensation; Favorite Exercises of Champions - article with photos of Dave Mayor, Dick Bachtell, Tony Terlazzo, Elmer Farnham, Johnny Terpak, Walter Good, Weldon Bullock, Eddie Harrison and Wally Zagurski; How Strong was Abraham Lincoln?; More About Sex Relations and Health - with photos of Emile Mogyrosky, George Hackenschmidt, Stanislaus Zbysko, John Grun Marx, Otto Arco and Adrien Deriaz; and more. Nice ads for the York Barbell Co. (two in color) and the Perfect Voice Institute. Average wear. Binding intact. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy of this great issue.