Frank Giardina by Lon of NY
Model-photographer Frank Giardina posed nude for his friend Alonzo Hanigan (better known as Lon of New York) long before nudes were legal to sell.
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Fred Bortnik and Steve Wengryn
Fred Bortnik poses with Steve Wengryn in the 1950s for Lon of NY.
Frank Affronti
40s bodybuilder Frank Affronti poses nude with Jack Deal for Lon of NY in 1949.
More Fred Bortnik
Fred Bortnik poses for Lon of NY and other photographers in the early 50s.
Ray Jimenez
Mr. New York City 1953, Latin American adonis Ray Jimenez photographed by Lon of NY.
Jack Dellinger Covers
Jack Dellinger on the cover of late 40s and 50s bodybuilding mags
Jerry Albanese
50s greaser Jerry Albanese wasn’t afraid to get all the way nude when photographed by Lon of NY and others despite the fact that full nudes were illegal at the time.
Lou Degni magazine collection
Taking on the mantle of Hercules as Mark Forest had everyone in 1960 wondering if Lou Degni was the next Steeve Reeves.