Earle E. Liederman

EARLE E. LIEDERMAN

1886 - 1970

Earle Liederman had a highly successful mail-order bodybuilding course throughout the 20s. He was originally inspired by Sandow and they became close business associates. Two accounts of his meetings with Sandow can be found elsewhere on this website.

He claimed many famous pupils including no less than Angelo Siciliano (Charles Atlas), George Jowett, Arthur Hyson, Abe Boshes and others.

After World War II he became editor of Muscle Power magazine and wrote many articles on the subject.

Muscle Development 1920 - 7th Edition 39 page booklet promoting his course. It contains many photos of his pupils plus testimonials. This edition contains photos of Charles Atlas that do not appear in later issues. Contributed by Gordon Anderson
Muscle Development 1922 - 9th Edition 64 page booklet promoting his course. It contains many photos of his pupils plus testimonials.
The Science of Wrestling and The Art of Jiu-Jitsu First Published in 1923 Contains over 180 full page photos. Download as
Muscle Building Probably Liederman's finest book. First published in 1924. 217 pages of which 90 are full page photos. Download as
Secrets of Strength Another exellent book by Liederman from 1925, well illustrated with 29 full page photos. Contributed by
Eugen Sandow Endorses the Liederman Course From Physical Culture, Feb 1925 The only known example of Sandow promoting a rival Bodybuilding course.
Earle Liederman Advertising Material A selection of flyers Contributed by Gordon Anderson
Earle Liederman's Mail Order Muscular Development Course from 1923/5 Contributed by Gordon Anderson
Later version Mail Order Muscular Development Course from 1929 which includes additional photographs and exercises for a progressive developer. Contributed by Gordon Anderson Under construction
Early and very rare full edition of 'Muscle Power' May 1945. Contains many interesting articles including those by Joe Wieder & Dan Lurie.

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