FHM MAGAZINE – AUGUST 1997 – ISSUE 91 – VENDELA COVER

Original August 1997 UK edition of FHM (For Him Magazine), Issue 91, featuring Swedish model Vendela on the front cover, with articles involving Will Smith, Sandra Taylor, Jeff Goldblum, celebrity interviews, fashion, adventure, entertainment and classic 1990s lifestyle features.

An attractive vintage edition from FHM's highly popular 1990s period, featuring a striking blue cover, original celebrity photography and an extensive selection of editorial content.

The magazine also carries the prominent cover announcement "Voted Magazine of the Year!", reflecting its popularity during the period.

MAGAZINE DETAILS

• Publication: FHM – For Him Magazine

• Issue: 91

• Date: August 1997

• Original UK Price: £2.60

• Country: United Kingdom

• Language: English

• Format: Original printed glossy magazine

• Cover Model: Vendela

• Publisher: FHM

• Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition

• SKU: 1576

FRONT COVER – VENDELA

The August 1997 edition features a large colour photograph of Swedish model Vendela against a distinctive deep blue background.

The cover's main headline reads:

"ICE COOL! Vendela comes in from the cold"

Vendela is photographed with long blonde hair, wearing a black long-sleeved outfit featuring a decorative textured pattern and a distinctive open-front design.

She is posed facing the camera, with her hands positioned near the lower part of the outfit.

The photograph uses warm studio lighting against the cool blue background, creating a striking contrast.

The large orange and yellow "ICE COOL!" lettering dominates the left side of the cover.

Vendela was an internationally recognised fashion model during the 1990s, making this issue particularly relevant to collectors of vintage fashion photography and original celebrity magazines.

The front cover also advertises a selection of unusual travel, adventure and lifestyle articles.

MAIN FEATURES & CONTENTS

The photographed contents pages reveal a broad mixture of celebrity interviews, travel journalism, entertainment, fashion, humour and unusual real-life stories.

Page 64 – Will Smith

A feature involving actor and musician Will Smith.

The contents page describes the star of Men in Black discussing golf, unusual experiences and humorous personal observations.

This article dates from the period when Men in Black was released, making it an interesting contemporary magazine appearance for collectors of Will Smith and 1990s cinema memorabilia.

Page 67 – Kidnapped!

A dramatic real-life story involving scientist Dan Start and his experiences while working in New Guinea.

The article describes an encounter with local tribespeople and an extraordinary situation involving traditional customs.

An example of FHM's unusual adventure and human-interest journalism.

Page 76 – The Relationship Exam

A humorous relationship feature exploring compatibility, dating and the challenges of understanding a partner.

The article reflects FHM's irreverent editorial approach during the late 1990s.

Page 86 – Bluffer's Guide to the Movies

An entertainment feature offering humorous advice about cinema and film knowledge.

The article references social situations, film discussions and popular culture.

Page 94 – Sandra Taylor

A feature involving American model and actress Sandra Taylor.

The contents page includes a black-and-white photograph of Sandra posing beside a wardrobe.

The accompanying description discusses her personal experiences and public profile.

This is another notable celebrity appearance within the issue.

Page 102 – Jeff Goldblum

An interview with actor Jeff Goldblum, known for his appearances in Jurassic Park, Independence Day and The Lost World: Jurassic Park.

The article is particularly interesting because it dates from the same year as the release of The Lost World: Jurassic Park.

The contents page describes the interview as covering unusual personal experiences and encounters.

A worthwhile feature for collectors of 1990s cinema and Jeff Goldblum memorabilia.

Page 106 – Hell's Kitchen

A food and cooking feature exploring unusual culinary experiences.

The article examines extraordinary dishes and unconventional ingredients.

Page 118 – Change Your Life!

A lifestyle article offering advice about changing careers and making significant personal decisions.

Page 128 – Vendela

The principal cover-model feature.

An article featuring Swedish model Vendela, discussing her career and personal experiences.

The contents page references her interest in cleanliness and her appearance in the Batman film Batman & Robin.

This is the main editorial feature associated with the magazine's distinctive front-cover photography.

The cover photograph and accompanying feature make this issue especially appealing to collectors of Vendela's modelling career.

Page 140 – 100 Great Adventures!

An extensive adventure and travel feature.

The contents describe a guide to unusual and exciting experiences, including activities involving heights, speed and underwater exploration.

The front cover promotes this section as:

"Destination Danger Island! The 100 greatest adventures you can do"

The contents page includes a photograph of an individual performing an aerial sporting activity.

Page 176 – Customs Agent

A feature involving an interview with a customs official.

The article discusses unusual experiences involving international smuggling and border enforcement.

REGULAR FEATURES & DEPARTMENTS

Page 16 – Letters

Readers' correspondence, opinions and humorous observations.

Page 22 – Reporter

A collection of unusual news, entertainment and lifestyle stories.

The contents reference a wide variety of subjects, including contemporary popular culture.

Page 48 – Vital Signs

Short articles exploring unusual real-life incidents and observations.

Page 52 – Bar Room Jokes

A regular comedy section containing jokes and humorous material.

Page 57 – Grub Smith's Laboratory of Love

A recurring relationship and humour column.

Page 181 – Fashion

A substantial fashion section covering summer clothing, footwear and accessories.

The contents reference retro styling, casual summer outfits and contemporary fashion trends.

The photographed page includes a black-and-white fashion portrait and a reference to summer clothing.

This section provides an interesting record of British men's fashion during 1997.

Page 224 – Thrills!

A travel and adventure section.

The contents specifically mention Bora Bora, presenting it as a destination for relaxation and exploration.

Page 230 – Pulse

A lifestyle and fitness section covering health, exercise and diet.

Page 235 – Men's Health Answers

A regular advice section addressing common health and fitness questions.

Page 242 – Hardware

A consumer products and technology section.

The contents mention car stereos, tennis rackets and garden sheds.

This provides an interesting snapshot of the products and gadgets being promoted during the late 1990s.

Page 250 – True Stories

A collection of unusual personal accounts and real-life experiences.

INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITORIAL DESIGN

The photographed contents pages show a colourful mixture of celebrity portraits, editorial photography, fashion images and humorous illustrations.

Notable visible material includes:

Sandra Taylor: A black-and-white studio photograph accompanying her celebrity feature.

Adventure Photography: A photograph of an aerial sporting activity, reflecting the magazine's travel and adventure coverage.

Food Photography: A humorous photograph of a chef presenting an unusual dish.

Fashion Photography: A black-and-white portrait of a brunette model wearing a decorative outfit.

Comedy Photography: An unusual staged photograph involving a woman and a man dressed in religious clothing.

Retro Entertainment: A colourful photograph of characters associated with The Banana Splits.

Lifestyle Photography: Images involving outdoor activities, leisure equipment and garden buildings.

The magazine's typography, photography and original advertisements provide an authentic example of British magazine publishing in the late 1990s.

CONDITION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Original pre-owned August 1997 magazine showing visible signs of age, storage and previous handling.

The following observations are based on the supplied photographs.

Front Cover

The original Vendela front cover remains present.

The blue background and orange lettering retain strong colour.

The main cover photograph is clearly visible, with good detail.

There is light surface rubbing and minor marking across the cover.

Small scuffs and handling marks are visible, particularly around the darker printed areas.

The lower-left corner shows noticeable rubbing and minor wear.

The bottom edge has light scuffing and small areas of whitening.

There is slight corner wear around the lower-right section.

The right-hand edge shows minor handling wear.

The top edge has slight waviness consistent with storage and age.

Spine & Binding

The magazine retains its original spine.

The photographed side view shows the publication lying relatively flat.

There is visible rubbing and wear around the lower spine and adjoining back-cover edge.

The lower spine area shows a more noticeable scuffed section with some surface damage.

The binding appears intact in the photographed sections, although every page has not been individually checked.

Back Cover

The back cover features a black-and-white Dolce & Gabbana advertising photograph.

The advertisement depicts a male fashion model wearing a white sleeveless top and dark jeans.

The large D&G branding is clearly visible.

There is some noticeable wear and rubbing near the lower-left corner and adjoining spine.

The remainder of the visible back cover appears reasonably clean, with minor surface and handling marks.

Interior Pages

The photographed contents pages remain bright and readable.

The colour photographs and black-and-white images retain good definition.

There is some natural page curvature around the spine.

Minor handling marks and age-related wear are visible.

No major tears or substantial staining are apparent in the photographed interior pages.

Only selected pages have been examined, so the condition of every internal page cannot be guaranteed.

Overall Assessment

Pre-owned vintage condition with light to moderate visible wear.

The most noticeable imperfections are:

• Surface rubbing and minor scuffs to the front cover.

• Light wear along the bottom and outer edges.

• Small corner bends and handling marks.

• More noticeable rubbing and surface wear near the lower spine.

• Minor storage-related waviness.

• General age-related wear consistent with a magazine published in 1997.

The magazine remains visually attractive, with a strong cover image and clearly readable interior pages.

Please examine all supplied photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

IMPORTANT – ORIGINAL EXTRAS & FREE GIFTS

MAGAZINE ONLY – NO SEPARATE ORIGINAL EXTRAS INCLUDED.

Any original promotional gifts, loose inserts, supplements, samples or other accessories that may originally have accompanied this magazine are no longer included.

Only the original magazine shown in the photographs is included.

PACKAGING & POSTAGE

We take care when packaging vintage magazines to help protect them during transit.

UK Orders: The magazine will be dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: The magazine will be dispatched in a sturdy cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during international shipping.

COLLECTOR INTEREST

This original August 1997 issue may appeal to collectors of:

• Vintage FHM magazines

• Vendela modelling memorabilia

• 1990s fashion photography

• Will Smith magazine appearances

• Jeff Goldblum memorabilia

• Sandra Taylor photography

• 1990s Hollywood cinema

• British men's lifestyle magazines

• Vintage fashion advertising

• Dolce & Gabbana advertising

• Original 1990s celebrity interviews

• Retro travel and adventure journalism

PLEASE NOTE

You will receive the actual magazine shown in the photographs.

This is an original FHM August 1997 Issue 91, not a modern reproduction.

The magazine is sold as a pre-owned vintage collectable with visible age-related wear.

Please study the photographs and condition description before purchasing.

SKU: 1576