RICHARD COLLIER (Tony) is an army career man, was on leave after several years duty in Germany when this shot was made on a ranch near South Pasadena Calif. He is 22, very ambitious. Has played three roles in AMG films. This is AMG photo XT3-R. 4x5 print 35c. Photo in corner is by Joe Robinson 1531-33 Hudson ave Hollywood 28, Calif, catalog of all his models 25c.

THE "BIG BASKET" FRAUD. Though the great majority of persons interested physique photography and art are idealistic in their concepts and are dismayed at vulgar displays, there seems to be a limited segment with a one-track mind interested only in seeing an exaggerated masculine appendage. While the average physique photographer does not force his models to wear a steel corset or truss under trousers or trunks to insure complete lack of form, neither does he go out of his way to point up more form than is naturally apparent. But a couple of photographers, particularly one on the U.S. East Coast and one in England,have apparently reasoned that if girls with flat breasts can wear falsies, why cant ungifted men do something similar. Consequently, one of these uses an object known as a "dildoe", while the other employs an old sock appropriately molded. The result tends to be ludicrous rather than sensual. While some customers of these firms have been offended by the ridiculous, unnatural exaggerations, others have been annoyed by the insult to their intelligence.

There is a considerable difference between a picture done for vulgar display and one done to portray beauty and handsomeness. There is also a certain border line which it is wise for photographers to consider a "no man's land". This border line shifts from year to year-sometimes more liberal, sometimes more strict, Greedy or unthinking photographers who consistently go to the extreme tend actually to galvanize the opposition to all physical display, and thereby push the borderline into the stricter side.

Frankly, we feel than an athlete sporting an ex aggerated artificial "bulge" looks as ridiculous and unaesthetic as a boy sticking out his tongue. We have personally written our sentiments to some of the offending photographers but thus far they have remained silent. If you should at any time. receive mailings from such firms, write them a letter urging them to keep their offerings clean and thus avoid catastrophe for themselves as well as the entire physique field.

RON O'BRIEN 6 ft 185 lbs, one of the most popular models in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and various points in between. Last year in New York he played the part of Adonis in "Out of This World" done at the Actor's Playhouse. He also replaced Steve Reeves in Kismet while in NY.

He has done and continues to do considerable clothes modelling, has appeared on television many times. An accomplished artist, he specializes in animals and people. Though quite busy he can sometimes be pursuaded

to take on special commissions and may be contacted regarding this at Box 36401 Los Angeles 36, California. Now training for film work, he signed a limited contract shortly before these pictures were taken.

Only recently as he begun training at a gym to supplement his "natural sports" such as horseback riding, swimming, roller skating etc. He also does calisthentics.

AMG took all the pictures on this page and they offer 10 catalogs of Ron Obrien at $1.50. For these, write Athletic Model Guild 1834 West 11th Street Los Angeles 6, California.

You can also get personally autographed pictures of Ron O'Brien by writing him directly at Bax 36401, Los Angeles 36, California. He offers four different sets of 6 photos each at $2 a set. These sets include "At Home" "In the Studio" "Wild Westener" and "Workman". When you write Ron, tell him a few interesting things about yourself so that he can make up an appropriate autograph for your picture. He will autograph one shot out of each set if you so desire.

Ron is planning to take many more pictures with AMG and would appreciate your ideas of desirable poses and pose situations.