Charles Gaines
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Brief Biography
Charles Gaines was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but moved to Birmingham, Alabama during his childhood. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 1963 and then spent two years living in Ireland and writing. Gaines then returned to higher education and earned his MFA from the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop in 1967. His debut novel, Stay Hungry, was published in 1972 and explores bodybuilding culture. It was later adapted into a film. Throughout his career, he authored nonfiction books, collaborated on screenplays, and ventured into entrepreneurship. Gaines also co-authored several fitness books for children with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Currently, Gaines divides his time between residences in Birmingham, Alabama, and Nova Scotia.
Publications
Stay Hungry. New York; Doubleday, 1972.
Dangler. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1976.
Staying Hard: The Only Exercise Book You Will Ever Need. New York; Kenan Press, 1980.
Yours in Perfect Manhood, Charles Atlas; The Most Effective Fitness Program Ever Devised. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1982.
A Family Place; A Man Returns to the Center of his Life. New York; Atlantic Monthly Press, 1994.
Survival Games. New York; Atlantic Monthly Press, 1997.
The Next Valley Over: An Angler's Progress. New York; Crown Publishers, 2000.
Perspective. Maitland, Fla.; Xulon Press, 2006.
Waters Far and Near: Tales of Angling Adventure and Misadventure Around the World. Essex, Connecticut; Lyons Press, 2015.
Joint Publications:
Pumping Iron. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1974.
Pumping Iron II: The Unprecedented Woman. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1984.
In Search of Silver: The Greatest Writing on Atlantic Salmon Fishing. London; Duncan Baird Publishers, 2001.
Leaper: The Wonderful World of Atlantic Salmon Fishing. Essex, Connecticut; Lyons Press, 2001.
Ben Patterson: Born in the State of Flux/Us. Houston; Contemporary Art Museum, 2008.
Kerry James Marshall. New York; Phaidon Press, 2017.
Henry Taylor. New York; Rizzoli Electa, 2018.
Dangler. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1976.
Staying Hard: The Only Exercise Book You Will Ever Need. New York; Kenan Press, 1980.
Yours in Perfect Manhood, Charles Atlas; The Most Effective Fitness Program Ever Devised. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1982.
A Family Place; A Man Returns to the Center of his Life. New York; Atlantic Monthly Press, 1994.
Survival Games. New York; Atlantic Monthly Press, 1997.
The Next Valley Over: An Angler's Progress. New York; Crown Publishers, 2000.
Perspective. Maitland, Fla.; Xulon Press, 2006.
Waters Far and Near: Tales of Angling Adventure and Misadventure Around the World. Essex, Connecticut; Lyons Press, 2015.
Joint Publications:
Pumping Iron. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1974.
Pumping Iron II: The Unprecedented Woman. New York; Simon & Schuster, 1984.
In Search of Silver: The Greatest Writing on Atlantic Salmon Fishing. London; Duncan Baird Publishers, 2001.
Leaper: The Wonderful World of Atlantic Salmon Fishing. Essex, Connecticut; Lyons Press, 2001.
Ben Patterson: Born in the State of Flux/Us. Houston; Contemporary Art Museum, 2008.
Kerry James Marshall. New York; Phaidon Press, 2017.
Henry Taylor. New York; Rizzoli Electa, 2018.
Themes
Charles Gaines writes fiction and nonfiction. His works are focused on his interests, which include fishing, upland bird hunting, mountaineering, and bodybuilding.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Collection
Citation
Gaines, Charles, “Charles Gaines,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed September 19, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/583.