This dramatic photo of Bob came to me unattributed, but I think it might be yet another by Douglas of Detroit. Much of Doug Juleff's work was either destroyed or put into hiding after the notorious 1958 police raid. Some photos which were not lost later reappeared without attribution. It was also not long after that when Delmonteque began to work in West Coast studios. He may have had to move because the Detroit police engaged in the only known organized harassment of male nude models. None of Bob's obituaries mention this episode, focusing instead on his gym businesses.
Wow...what a pose..Bob's perfect physique beautifully lit. So inspiring.
ReplyDeleteYes, the lighting is special, and you know by now that I am a sucker for dramatic lighting.
DeleteI'm glad he survived all the persecution happening then to go on and thrive in a sunnier clime.
ReplyDeleteYes, he was quite successful after leaving Detroit.
DeleteAnother model was not so fortunate. Wendell Meyer was the police officer that had posed for Mr.Juleff. (an image of him holding a night stick alongside his manhood) Officer Meyer was fired, after the offending photo ended up on his captain's desk. But at least got his life back together later. Imagine explaining that to family or trying to keep the facts from your family.
DeleteThanks for identifying the officer. I've been trying to find out for years.
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