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(DEAN, ROY). Dean, Roy. Paris: Masculin International, 1978. First Edition. 4to. Stapled Pictorial Wrappers. Photography Monograph. Very Good -.. 59pp, profusely illustrated in color, duotone and b&w + color cover. Text in English, French and German. "Virile Image of America" is pioneering male-figure photographer Roy Dean's 1978 collection of nudes. Seemingly published in France, it is chock-full of full-frontal images of muscular men exploring the bounty of nature. The models identified here are Tony Pearson, John Corvello, Wilfred Dubbels, Greg Vautelbugh, William Gullette, Bill Nuckells, Dell Brooks, and Tony Sappington - and there are several more that remain unnamed. A most presentable example of this uncommon item showing some light overall wear and handling. Inventory Number: 020151