Phil Seward (with goat), Los Angeles v65 and the strict dress code

and the strict dress code was enforced by law

from the time of its creation in the 1930s

" Physique Pictorial 54 (Autumn 2020): 92–99

This complete reprint of PP has been published in a 3-volume set with slipcase

Phil Seward (with goat), Los Angeles v65 and the strict dress codeBob Mizer's classic mannerist style elegantly captures 18 year old Phil Seward with a goat. The image's classic mannerist elements include elongated figures, complex composition, heightened emotions, and exaggerated poses. Amidst a struggle to portray a subject as "elusive as a wild hare", as Mizer once wrote, Mizer's artistry shines through. Seward's enigmatic presence is a testament to the challenges faced during the photoshoot. This piece