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"He Moves Like Silk, Hits Like a Ton" (end)
On the last page of this four-page spread, Ali talks a big game. Ali is recorded describing how famous his upcoming opponent—Jerry Quarry— would be if he beat him. Ali knows that he is still the biggest name in boxing, and is prepared to fight to…
"He Moves Like Silk, Hits Like a Ton" (continued)
In the collage of pictures on the right side of the page, Ali’s actions shots tell the story of his successful boxing career before his exile from the boxing world. All four photos show him completely dominating his opponents. The upper left photo…
“He Moves Like Silk, Hits Like a Ton” (full-page photo)
Ali is pictured naked from the waist up, with beads of sweat dripping down his body and a radiant, white smile in his face. His muscles are defined, he is dressed in boxing shorts and has his hands taped up; he looks like he just finished a grueling…
"He Moves Like Silk, Hits Like a Ton"
After getting his boxing license revoked, Ali is ready to take back the title that is rightfully his. During a conversation with James Earl Jones, Ali is reported to have said, “They can’t say I mess with white women, or drink whiskey or go to them…
"A Rueful Dream Come True" (continued)
The picture to the right is of Charles L. “Sonny” Liston, who won the heavyweight championship in 1962 from Floyd Patterson. However, in 1964, he lost his title to Cassius Clay in a fight that rocked the boxing world. Liston dominated, with his…
"A Rueful Dream Come True"
Cassius Clay was 21 when this article was written and through the author’s writing, he is characterized as aggressive and arrogant. Cassius Clay was eager to participate in a fight that his sponsoring group thought was coming too soon. They believed…
Revoln's "Touch and Glow" Liquid Makeup
This advertisement for Revlon "Touch and Glow" foundation promises the purchaser that they will "see an instant change in their complexion - and turn back the clock five years!" The advertisement declares that "Touch and Glow" is "more than a…
"Over a barrel?" Clothing Catalogue Advertisement
“Over a barrel? for clothes? money? love?” asks this advertisement for a catalog of “fabulous Hollywood glamour-fashions designed for male appeal.” The catalog includes articles of lingerie, play-clothes, separates, coats, shoes, and date dresses to…
"Go to bed, Stubborn...He's not going to call!" Listerine Advertisement
This advertisement for Listerine Antiseptic begins with a narrative directed at the disappointed woman pictured, though the second person point of view also implies that the reader should feel addressed. The narrative states that the man at the…
"Before he comes home..." April Showers fragrance advertisement
“Before he comes home…splash yourself with freshness” begins this advertisement for a deoderant cologne by Cheramy Perfumers. Behind the text, the advertisement pictures a nude woman in full makeup rubbing a clean, white towel to her face. Her…