FHM MAGAZINE – SEPTEMBER 1997 – ISSUE 92 – DENISE VAN OUTEN & MELANIE SYKES

Original September 1997 UK edition of FHM (For Him Magazine), Issue 92, featuring Denise Van Outen and Melanie Sykes on a special fold-out front cover, with additional British television personalities, celebrity features, fashion, interviews, entertainment and classic 1990s lifestyle content.

A particularly collectable issue of FHM from the magazine's hugely popular 1990s era, featuring two recognisable British television presenters and a distinctive extended cover design.

The issue was promoted as "Voted Magazine of the Year!" and includes a special feature celebrating seven women from British television.

MAGAZINE DETAILS

• Magazine: FHM – For Him Magazine

• Issue Number: 92

• Publication Date: September 1997

• Original UK Cover Price: £2.60

• Country: United Kingdom

• Language: English

• Format: Original printed glossy magazine

• Cover Stars: Denise Van Outen and Melanie Sykes

• Special Feature: Fold-out front cover

• Featured Editorial: Magnificent Seven – British television personalities

• Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition

• SKU: 1576

FRONT COVER – DENISE VAN OUTEN & MELANIE SYKES

The September 1997 issue features an eye-catching colour cover photograph of British television personalities Denise Van Outen and Melanie Sykes.

The main headline reads:

"DOUBLE VISION! British TV babes! Special fold-out cover!"

The cover uses the magazine's distinctive oversized red FHM masthead, a white photographic background and bold red and black typography.

Denise Van Outen

Denise Van Outen appears prominently in the foreground.

She is photographed with a short blonde hairstyle, wearing a coordinated black two-piece outfit.

Her pose is relaxed, with one arm extended across the lower section of the photograph.

Denise became widely recognised during the 1990s through her television presenting career, particularly her association with British entertainment programming.

Her appearance makes this issue relevant to collectors of British television memorabilia and original 1990s celebrity magazines.

Melanie Sykes

Melanie Sykes appears behind Denise, wearing a coordinated black outfit.

She has shoulder-length dark hair and looks directly towards the camera.

Melanie was a recognisable British television personality and model during the 1990s, making her appearance another notable feature of this edition.

The two presenters are photographed together in a coordinated studio shoot, creating a distinctive example of FHM's celebrity cover photography from the period.

SPECIAL FOLD-OUT FRONT COVER

An important feature of this particular issue is its original extended fold-out cover, which is clearly visible in the supplied photographs.

Unlike a conventional magazine front cover, this edition opens out into a much wider photographic presentation.

Fold-Out Photography

The extended cover displays a series of colour studio photographs featuring multiple female models and television personalities.

The images are arranged across adjoining panels, with a consistent pale background and warm photographic lighting.

The visible photographs include:

• Denise Van Outen and Melanie Sykes in coordinated black outfits.

• A brunette model with a shoulder-length hairstyle, photographed in a black two-piece outfit.

• Additional blonde and brunette models appearing in individual and group compositions.

• A blonde model photographed seated with her knees drawn upwards.

• A brunette model photographed in a seated pose towards the right-hand section of the extended cover.

The photographs feature a mixture of seated, reclining and standing poses, typical of late-1990s British magazine photography.

The fold-out creates a continuous visual presentation extending beyond the normal dimensions of the magazine.

Fold-Out Condition

The original fold-out is present and has been photographed opened.

The printed images retain strong colour and clarity.

There is visible curvature and light creasing around the fold lines, consistent with previous opening and handling.

Minor edge wear and surface marks are also visible.

The fold-out appears substantially intact in the supplied photographs, with no major missing sections apparent.

This original fold-out cover is a particularly desirable feature for collectors of vintage FHM issues and British television memorabilia.

MAIN FEATURES & CONTENTS

The photographed contents pages reveal a wide range of celebrity interviews, British television features, lifestyle journalism, fashion and entertainment.

Page 62 – Jon Bon Jovi

A feature involving American rock musician Jon Bon Jovi.

The article concerns his music career and public profile during the 1990s.

The contents page includes a photograph of a classic car, alongside the feature listing.

An interesting inclusion for collectors of Bon Jovi memorabilia and 1990s rock music publications.

Page 65 – The Killer Instinct

A feature involving John Douglas, known for his work in criminal profiling.

The article explores his experiences investigating the behaviour and psychology of serious offenders.

This provides an example of FHM's longer-form investigative and personality-based journalism.

Page 76 – If Women Had Balls

A humorous feature examining hypothetical differences in behaviour and relationships.

The article reflects the magazine's provocative editorial style during the 1990s.

Page 83 – FHM Sex Survey

A relationship survey examining readers' opinions and experiences.

The contents page describes the feature as an opportunity to compare responses and attitudes.

Page 88 – Daisy Fuentes

A feature involving television presenter and model Daisy Fuentes.

The contents page includes a colour photograph of Daisy relaxing outdoors in a red outfit.

Her appearance adds another recognisable international television personality to this issue.

Page 100 – Yesterday's Man

A humorous article concerning fathers, family relationships and generational differences.

The contents page includes an image of a newspaper-style headline accompanying the feature.

Page 114 – What's Up My Butt, Doc?

An unusual medical and emergency-room feature examining extraordinary incidents encountered by healthcare professionals.

The article reflects the magazine's interest in unconventional real-life stories.

Page 124 – Classic Cars

A feature covering the purchase and ownership of vintage motor vehicles.

The contents page includes a photograph of a classic red saloon car.

This section may interest collectors of 1990s motoring journalism and classic car publications.

Page 136 – Magnificent Seven

One of the major features of the magazine.

This section celebrates seven women from British television.

The feature is closely associated with the magazine's special cover presentation.

The photographed contents page shows Denise Van Outen and Melanie Sykes together in a studio photograph.

The pair are seated against a white background, wearing coordinated black outfits.

This article provides additional interest for collectors of British television history and celebrity photography.

Page 162 – Sloth! Lust! Greed!

A feature exploring unusual holiday experiences and international travel.

The cover advertises the article with the headline:

"Sloth! Lust! Greed! Sin your way around the globe"

Page 182 – Wildlife Cameraman

An article following a wildlife photographer who works in close proximity to dangerous animals.

The contents describe encounters involving lions, tigers and bears.

The feature provides an example of FHM's adventure and real-life journalism.

REGULAR EDITORIAL SECTIONS

Page 16 – Letters

Readers' correspondence, opinions and humorous observations.

Page 22 – Reporter

A mixture of current affairs, entertainment and unusual news stories.

The contents page references several unusual topics and popular culture features.

Page 50 – Vital Signs

Short articles covering unusual events, observations and human-interest stories.

Page 54 – Bar Room Jokes

A regular comedy section featuring jokes and humorous material.

Page 59 – Grub Smith's Laboratory of Love

A recurring humour and relationship column written in the magazine's distinctive irreverent style.

Page 187 – Fashion

An extensive 43-page fashion section covering autumn and winter clothing.

The contents reference collections from Milan, New York and Paris, alongside practical style ideas.

The front cover advertises this as:

"Fashion Bonanza! 45 pages of cool clobber"

This section is particularly interesting for collectors of late-1990s men's fashion photography and advertising.

Page 262 – Thrills!

An adventure and outdoor activities section covering experiences in the American wilderness.

Page 270 – Men's Health Answers

A regular advice feature covering health, fitness and personal grooming.

Page 280 – Hardware

A technology and consumer products section.

The contents mention miniature binoculars, coffee makers and other gadgets.

Page 290 – True Stories

A collection of unusual real-life accounts and entertaining anecdotes.

INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY & 1990s CULTURE

The photographed interior pages show a mixture of celebrity portraits, editorial illustrations, fashion photography and consumer advertising.

Particularly notable are:

Denise Van Outen and Melanie Sykes: A large colour photograph promoting the British television feature.

Daisy Fuentes: A colour lifestyle photograph accompanying her feature.

Classic Cars: A photograph of a vintage red saloon car.

Fashion Photography: Contemporary 1997 clothing and styling, including a full-length photograph of a female model wearing a dark outfit and knee-high boots.

Technology: Photographs of period consumer gadgets, including home cinema equipment.

Magazine Advertising: The photographed pages include original period advertisements, reflecting the fashion, drinks and consumer brands marketed during the late 1990s.

These original advertisements and editorial designs contribute to the magazine's nostalgic appeal.

CONDITION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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

The following observations are based on the supplied photographs.

Front Cover

The original Denise Van Outen and Melanie Sykes front cover remains present.

The cover retains strong colour, with the main photograph and large red headlines clearly visible.

There are noticeable light surface marks and general handling wear.

Minor creasing and waviness are visible around the cover edges.

The bottom-left corner shows visible discolouration and a small area of brownish marking.

The bottom edge has some rubbing and handling wear.

The top edge and corners show slight bending and age-related wear.

Special Fold-Out Cover

The original extended fold-out cover is present.

It has been photographed opened to show the additional photographic panels.

There are visible folds and natural curvature where the panels have been opened.

Some light creasing, minor rubbing and surface marks are present.

The printed photographs remain colourful and clearly visible.

No major missing section is apparent in the supplied images.

Spine & Binding

The magazine appears to retain its original binding.

The photographed pages remain attached in the displayed sections.

There is some age-related wear around the spine and cover fold areas.

The binding has not been checked page by page, so complete internal integrity cannot be guaranteed.

Interior Pages

The photographed contents pages remain clean and readable overall.

The colour photographs retain good definition.

There is some natural page curvature around the binding.

Minor handling marks and light edge wear are visible.

No substantial tearing or heavy staining is apparent on the displayed interior pages.

Only selected pages have been photographed, so the condition of every page cannot be independently confirmed.

Overall Assessment

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

The main condition points are:

• Light cover creasing and surface rubbing.

• Minor corner and edge wear.

• Visible discolouration or marking near the lower-left front cover.

• Natural folding and curvature of the extended cover.

• General age-related handling and storage wear.

• Readable and colourful photographed interior pages.

This magazine dates from September 1997 and should not be expected to have the appearance of a new publication.

Please study 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, supplementary items, samples or other accessories that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

The original attached fold-out front cover shown in the photographs is included as part of the magazine.

Only the magazine and its attached printed components shown in the photographs are 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 September 1997 FHM issue may appeal to collectors of:

• Vintage FHM magazines

• Denise Van Outen memorabilia

• Melanie Sykes memorabilia

• British television history

• 1990s celebrity photography

• Original fold-out magazine covers

• Daisy Fuentes magazine appearances

• Jon Bon Jovi memorabilia

• Vintage men's fashion

• Classic car journalism

• 1990s British popular culture

PLEASE NOTE

You will receive the actual magazine shown in the photographs.

This is an original September 1997 FHM Issue 92, not a modern reproduction.

The special fold-out front cover is present as photographed.

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

Please examine the photographs and read the condition information before purchasing.

SKU: 1576