Author: Pearl, Bill [and] Leroy, Perry R.         

Publisher: Pasadena: Physical Fitness Architects.

Format: Softcover quarto in brown illustrated wrappers, 638pp, 28 x 21.7cm.

First edition, second printing. Illustrations by Joan C. Pledger, colour photograph in front and rear, sepia photographs throughout.

An encyclopaedia on weight training by Bill Pearl (American, 1930–2022), professional bodybuilder, five-time Mr Universe, and vegetarian.

Previous owner’s name and annotation on inside covers alongside old tape stains, minor soiling to edges.