FHM Magazine May 2000 S Club 7 Rachel Steps Emma Sjoberg Harry Enfield SKU 1463

This is a particularly interesting turn-of-the-millennium issue because it uses an unusual mechanical fold-out cover design rather than an ordinary single cover. The main front cover features Rachel from S Club 7, with the cover promoting a large pop special involving S Club 7, Steps and B*Witched.

Fold-Out Cover Feature

The cover itself advertises:

“It’s a marvellous mechanical fold-out cover!”

The supplied photographs clearly show this feature opened out.

When unfolded, the cover expands into a multi-panel celebrity presentation. The additional panels visibly feature Tina, together with Hannah & Jo, creating a much larger S Club 7-themed presentation than is visible when the magazine is closed.

This is part of the actual magazine cover construction rather than a loose additional insert, and it remains with this copy.

Featured People & Contents

The photographed contents pages show a substantial mixture of celebrities, music, television, fashion, lifestyle, motoring and entertainment.

S Club 7

A major focus of the issue. The main cover features Rachel, while the fold-out section additionally features Tina, Hannah and Jo.

The contents list an S Club 7 feature beginning on page 178, described as an exclusive feature on the group.

Steps

A substantial Steps feature begins on page 188, with the photographed contents page showing members of the group together.

Emma Sjöberg

Model and actress Emma Sjöberg has a dedicated feature beginning on page 124, with a large photograph shown on the contents page.

Harry Enfield

Comedian Harry Enfield is featured from page 168.

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson is listed with a feature beginning on page 196.

B*Witched

Irish pop group B*Witched are featured from page 198.

Sid Owen

Actor Sid Owen appears in a feature beginning on page 112, with his photograph clearly shown in the contents.

Alice Dodd

Alice Dodd is visibly featured within the regular contents section.

Other Magazine Content

This is a particularly substantial FHM issue with a broad selection of period material including:

• Celebrity and pop culture features
• S Club 7
• Steps
• B*Witched
• Emma Sjöberg
• Jessica Simpson
• Harry Enfield
• Sid Owen
• Fashion features
• Summer/beach holiday material
• Sports features
• Motoring
• Gadgets and hardware
• Interiors
• Cars
• Lifestyle articles
• Regular FHM humour and editorial sections

The contents also show coverage of fashion, casual sports gear, interiors, hardware, motoring and regular FHM features, making this an excellent snapshot of British men's lifestyle publishing and pop culture around the year 2000.

Issue Information

Publication: FHM Magazine
Issue: 124
Full Date: May 2000
Original UK Cover Price: £2.90
Main Cover Feature: Rachel / S Club 7
Special Feature: Mechanical fold-out celebrity cover
Format: Original printed UK magazine

Condition

Pre-owned vintage magazine – please check all photographs carefully for the exact condition.

This copy is in used vintage condition with visible age and handling wear. The front cover remains bright and highly presentable overall, but there is noticeable rubbing, surface marking and general shelf wear. The right-hand outer edge shows heavier wear/marking and some discolouration, particularly towards the upper and lower sections.

There is additional rubbing and wear around the corners and edges, including some small bends/creases. The spine shows normal handling wear consistent with a magazine of this age. The lower corners have some softening and minor creasing.

The distinctive mechanical fold-out front cover is still present and can be opened out as shown in the photographs. The fold lines are naturally visible from its construction and previous opening. Internal pages photographed appear generally clean, colourful and readable, with some light edge wear and handling marks.

The rear cover and spine photographs show the magazine lying reasonably flat overall, although there is some mild waviness/curling from storage and use.

A solid original reading/collector's copy, but not mint. Please study the supplied photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be carefully packed for dispatch to help protect the cover, fold-out section, corners, spine and page edges.

Depending on the finished parcel size and weight, it will be protected using sturdy cardboard packaging and/or protective bubble wrap, with additional care taken around the unusual fold-out cover so that it is not unnecessarily bent or crushed during transit.

SKU 1463