Bernarr Macfadden
From Kook Science
| Bernarr Macfadden | |
|---|---|
 Bernarr Macfadden posed as "Hercules" (1894) | |
| Born | Bernard Adolphus McFadden 16 August 1868 Mill Spring, Wayne Co., Missouri |
| Died | 12 October 1955 (87) [1] Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey |
| Occupation(s) | Publisher |
| Nationality | American |
| Affiliations | Macfadden Publications |
| Known for | Physcultopathy |
Bernarr Macfadden (August 16, 1868 - October 12, 1955) was an American publisher and editor, founder of Macfadden Publications, but is most well-known today as a bodybuilder and health guru, sometimes described as the "Father of Physical Culture."
Selected Bibliography
Books
- Macfadden, Bernarr, Macfadden's Encyclopedia of Physical Culture: a Work of Reference, Providing Complete Instructions for the Cure of All Diseases Through Physcultopathy, With General Information On Natural Methods of Health-building And a Description of the Anatomy And Physiology of the Human Body
- Macfadden, Bernarr (1895), McFadden's System of Physical Training, New York: Hulbert Bros. & Co
- Macfadden, Bernarr (1900), Macfadden's Physical Training: an Illustrated System of Exercise for the Development of Health, Strength And Beauty, New York: Macfadden Co.
- Macfadden, Bernarr (1900), The Virile Powers of Superb Manhood: How Developed, How Lost, How Regained, New York: Physical Culture Pub. Co.
- Macfadden, Bernarr (1901), Strong Eyes; How Weak Eyes May Be Strengthened And Spectacles Discarded, New York: Physical Culture Publishing Co.
- Macfadden, Bernarr (1901), Strength From Eating: How And What to Eat And Drink to Develop the Highest Degree of Health And Strength, New York City: Physical Culture Pub. Co.
- Macfadden, Bernarr (1904), Building of Vital Power: Deep Breathing And a Complete System for Strengthening the Heart, Lungs, Stomach And All the Great Vital Organs, New York: Physical Culture Publishing Co.
- Macfadden, Bernarr (1919), The Olympian System of Physical and Mental Development, Chicago: The Olympian System
- Macfadden, Bernarr (1945), Science of Divine Healing: With Key to Health And Happiness, the Cosmotarian Gospel, New York: Cosmotarian Library Service
Magazines
- Physical Culture Magazine, "Bernarr Macfadden's Viewpoint": http://libx.bsu.edu/cdm/search/collection/PhyCul
References
- ↑ "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJ1-1XWN : 13 December 2015), Bernarr MacFadden, 1955; Burial, Bronx, Bronx, New York, United States of America, Woodlawn Cemetery; citing record ID 2684, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.