FRONT Magazine – October 2006 – Issue 101

Cover Stars: Katie Downes & Natacha Peyre

Original UK edition of FRONT Magazine, Issue 101, published October 2006, featuring British glamour model Katie Downes as the main cover star, with Swedish model Natacha Peyre also prominently advertised.

A collectable example of the British men's lifestyle magazine from the mid-2000s, combining glamour modelling, celebrity interviews, retro gaming, fashion, entertainment, motoring and investigative features.

The magazine features professionally photographed model editorials, colourful layouts and the distinctive editorial style associated with FRONT during this period.

Featured Models & Glamour Photography

Katie Downes – Main Cover Star

Katie Downes is the principal attraction of this issue, appearing prominently across the front cover and in an accompanying interior feature.

The front cover features Katie with voluminous, curled blonde hair, wearing pink lace lingerie with contrasting turquoise-blue detailing against a textured red background.

The photograph is accompanied by a headline promoting a feature about Katie's home and lifestyle.

Katie was a familiar face in British glamour modelling during the 2000s, making this issue particularly relevant to collectors of her magazine appearances.

Page 82 – Katie Downes Feature

The contents page confirms a dedicated Katie Downes feature beginning on page 82.

The article is presented as a visit to Katie's home, combining lifestyle commentary with professional glamour photography.

One of the photographed introductory pages shows Katie posing in a modern kitchen, wearing a pale green matching lingerie set and silver high-heeled shoes.

The kitchen setting includes contemporary appliances, metallic surfaces, shelving and decorative household items.

Humorous captions identify various household objects and appliances, reflecting FRONT's playful editorial approach.

Another photograph reproduced on the contents page shows Katie wearing black lingerie and stockings while posing on a bed in a softly lit bedroom setting.

This feature offers collectors a mixture of interior photography, glamour modelling and mid-2000s celebrity lifestyle content.

Natacha Peyre – Swedish Glamour Model

Swedish glamour model Natacha Peyre is another prominently advertised name in this issue.

She appears in a smaller photograph on the lower-left section of the front cover, wearing pale yellow lingerie.

Her photograph accompanies a cover headline highlighting her Swedish background and glamour modelling.

Page 10 – Upfront Girl

The contents page confirms Natacha Peyre as the magazine's featured Upfront Girl.

This makes the issue especially relevant to collectors of Scandinavian glamour models and Natacha Peyre's early magazine appearances.

Additional Glamour & Model Content

Page 97 – Make Me a Star

A regular feature showcasing an aspiring female model.

The contents page includes a photograph of a brunette model wearing a pink outfit against a matching pink background.

Page 100 – Love Match

A tennis-themed glamour editorial featuring two female models photographed on an outdoor tennis court.

The contents photograph shows the models wearing colourful tennis-inspired outfits, including short skirts, bikini-style tops and high-heeled shoes.

The tennis court setting, sporting accessories and coordinated styling give the feature a distinctive sporting fashion theme.

Page 48 – Ask Anna

The magazine's regular advice column, accompanied by glamour photography.

The photographed interior spread includes a large outdoor image of a blonde model posing on a beach at sunset, wearing decorative pale-coloured beachwear.

The spread uses warm natural lighting, a sandy setting and a scenic coastal background.

The model is not separately identified in the supplied photograph, so no additional name has been assumed.

Additional Magazine Features

Gaming & Retro Entertainment

Page 16 – Tony Hawk

A feature involving professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, accompanied by an action photograph of him performing a skateboarding trick.

Page 70 – Old-School Gaming

A nostalgic feature exploring classic arcade games.

The front cover specifically references Space Invaders and Joust, making this issue interesting to collectors of retro gaming publications and early arcade-game culture.

Page 138 – Games

Further gaming coverage and reviews.

Lifestyle & Investigative Features

Page 52 – 50 Crimes in 50 Minutes

A feature exploring crime and public behaviour.

Page 56 – It's Legal In...

An article examining unusual laws and regulations in different countries.

Page 58 – Ritual Circumcision

An investigative feature concerning cultural practices.

Page 66 – When School Goes Bad

An article examining dangerous playground behaviour and school-related incidents.

Page 74 – Human Sacrifice

An unusual investigative feature examining ritual practices.

Page 78 – Sex Tourism

An investigative article examining the exploitation associated with international sex tourism.

Music, Fashion & Motoring

Page 24 – My Town

A feature involving rapper Ice-T and his experiences of Los Angeles.

Page 26 – Rivals

A football-related feature involving Queens Park Rangers and Fulham.

Page 107 – Fashion

Men's clothing, contemporary styles and fashion commentary.

Page 130 – Music

Music reviews and entertainment.

Page 134 – Films

Film reviews and cinema coverage.

Page 136 – DVDs

DVD and home entertainment reviews.

Page 143 – Web

Internet culture and online features.

Page 145 – Books

Book reviews and literary coverage.

Page 146 – Rides

Motoring and automotive features.

Page 162 – Shame of Britain

A regular editorial feature.

The magazine also includes a humorous crime-themed feature promoted on the front cover.

Magazine Details

• Publication: FRONT Magazine

• Issue: 101

• Publication Date: October 2006

• Country: United Kingdom

• Language: English

• Original Cover Price: £3.40

• Main Cover Model: Katie Downes

• Additional Featured Model: Natacha Peyre

• Format: Original printed magazine

• Condition: Pre-owned

• SKU: 1598

Condition – Important Information

This is an original magazine from October 2006 and has been previously owned, read and stored.

The magazine is not new or mint condition.

Front Cover

The front cover retains its distinctive red background, large white FRONT masthead and colourful photographs of Katie Downes and Natacha Peyre.

The main cover artwork remains clearly visible, with strong colours and readable headlines.

There is visible general surface wear, including light rubbing, small marks and scratches.

The cover edges show signs of previous handling, particularly around the spine and corners.

There is slight wear to the lower-left corner and along the bottom edge.

The cover also shows minor natural curvature and handling creases.

Spine

The spine appears attached and retains its printed detailing.

There is visible rubbing and wear along the spine edges, with minor stress marks consistent with previous reading and storage.

Interior Pages

The photographed interior pages retain good colour reproduction and readable printed text.

The contents pages and model photographs appear bright and clear.

There are light handling creases and natural page curvature around the binding.

The magazine opens normally in the supplied photographs.

No major interior tears are apparent in the photographed pages, although every page has not been individually verified.

Back Cover

The back cover features a full-page advertisement for the video game Scarface: The World Is Yours.

The advertisement shows two men seated in an office environment, with large orange promotional lettering.

The back cover has some visible rubbing and minor edge wear.

The lower corners and spine area show light signs of handling and storage.

Overall Condition

Good, used vintage condition, with visible age-related wear.

The magazine remains an attractive collectable copy, although buyers should expect minor imperfections associated with a previously owned publication from 2006.

These may include surface marks, rubbing, light creases, corner wear and general handling marks.

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

Important – Original Extras

Any free gifts, DVDs, promotional inserts, loose supplements, clothing, subscription gifts or other additional items originally supplied with the magazine are no longer included.

This listing is for the original magazine only.

Packaging & Delivery

All magazines are packaged carefully to help protect them during transportation.

UK Orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Dispatched in a protective cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection during international shipping.

Collector Interest

An original October 2006 issue of FRONT Magazine featuring Katie Downes on the front cover, an interior glamour and lifestyle feature, Swedish model Natacha Peyre, additional model photography and a wide selection of mid-2000s popular culture content.

A worthwhile addition to collections of Katie Downes, Natacha Peyre, British glamour magazines, vintage men's lifestyle publications and 2000s celebrity memorabilia.