from the FALL 1986 issue of Manscape 2, photographer Starbuck (AKA Jon Target), that’s clearly Branch Lester getting his ass eaten, right? But(t), by who (m)??? No clue at the link for Branch’s only film – Branch Lester (1981) AKA Leatherman but look closely at the 8MM box – different film (Brute Force, pt 1: SADIST), and I am sure that’s Dan Pace (AKA Rocky Genaro) w/Fred Halsted and a blonde – likely from this film – Hell’s Dungeon pt 1 , amiright?
so, after that long diversion, back to – who the heck is the ass-eating mustached man??? ramble on! And another thing…. Starbuck’s (AKA Jon Target) photography shows up in these late 80’s early 90’s magazines, but why the name change? I’m guessing perhaps Jon’s Target Studio output was sold off, but he kept stuff, and re-sold under new name? Just a guess – but somebody somewhere must know, right?
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Well done! That’s gotta’ be Branch Lester in the upper pic. I wouldn’t have guessed until you suggested it. The brick wall in the background is the same in both (and also in his solo film).
I’m super curious about his mustachioed friend though as well. I love how Branch is pinching his nipple the 2nd pic. Great photo! That guy is HOT. And so familiar. Probably just because I’ve seen it before.
I agree that’s Dan Pace in the lower-right pic on the 8mm box cover, And there’s that brick wall again, right? But in the upper-right photo it looks like they are next to a pool, which confuses me because “Hell’s Dungeon” looks to be set in a warehouse. Maybe part 1 or part 2 starts at the pool and then moves to the warehouse? Either way, I’m sure you’re right. We just don’t have all the details. I’d really like to see that one for sure.
I think the whole Target Studios story is sad because I wish it had been able to go on like Colt. Is it possible that whoever bought Target out then published photos and changed the name to Starbuck because they weren’t required to credit Jon Target? Who knows?
Great post! Lots to think about/enjoy.
I don’t see a pool – just the bare warehouse floor – and brick wall? dodn’t see that in the 8MM – but I am re-acquiring a Halsted magazine, NIGHTHAWK IN LEATHER as it has some pics from the Dan Pace/Fred scene.