{"product_id":"maxim-magazine-december-1998-issue-44-adriana-sklenarikova-talisa-soto-sku-1495","title":"Maxim Magazine December 1998 Issue 44 Adriana Sklenarikova Talisa Soto SKU 1495","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK \u003cstrong\u003eMaxim Magazine – Issue 44, December 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e, a substantial late-1990s men’s lifestyle issue with \u003cstrong\u003eAdriana Sklenarikova\u003c\/strong\u003e as the main cover model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright blue cover is dominated by a full-length studio photograph of Adriana, with the large headline \u003cstrong\u003e“Gentlemen Prefer... Adriana!”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The photographed contents pages confirm her as the \u003cstrong\u003ecover girl\u003c\/strong\u003e and feature a dedicated article beginning on \u003cstrong\u003epage 112\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue mixes celebrity features, fashion, travel, humour, lifestyle articles, technology, unusual jobs and late-1990s popular culture, making it a particularly nostalgic example of Maxim from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdriana Sklenarikova Cover Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents identify \u003cstrong\u003eAdriana Sklenarikova\u003c\/strong\u003e as the cover girl, photographed by \u003cstrong\u003eRonald Dilter\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer main feature appears on \u003cstrong\u003epage 112\u003c\/strong\u003e, promoted as \u003cstrong\u003e“If Only – Meet Wonderbra girl Adriana Sklenarikova.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs shown inside present her in a professional fashion\/model shoot, including a large lingerie portrait accompanying the contents section. This makes the issue particularly collectible for followers of Adriana’s modelling career and 1990s fashion photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTalisa Soto Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA further notable feature appears on \u003cstrong\u003epage 46\u003c\/strong\u003e, devoted to \u003cstrong\u003eTalisa Soto\u003c\/strong\u003e, described in the magazine as a Bond girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer appearance is prominently pictured in the contents pages, making this issue relevant to collectors of Bond-related actresses and late-1990s celebrity magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatherine Zeta-Jones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine also contains an \u003cstrong\u003e“Up Close \u0026amp; Personal”\u003c\/strong\u003e feature beginning on \u003cstrong\u003epage 176\u003c\/strong\u003e, centred on \u003cstrong\u003eCatherine Zeta-Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e during the period when her Hollywood career was rapidly expanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is also specifically promoted on the front cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGail McKenna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGail McKenna\u003c\/strong\u003e is included in the issue, with the contents referring to a television-related feature under \u003cstrong\u003e“Tonight I’m Yours”\u003c\/strong\u003e on page 140.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnn Summers Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents advertise \u003cstrong\u003e“In The Powder Room”\u003c\/strong\u003e on page 69, focusing on an \u003cstrong\u003eAnn Summers\u003c\/strong\u003e party-style feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Magazine Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed contents pages show a very broad range of late-1990s Maxim material, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTalisa Soto\u003c\/strong\u003e – celebrity\/Bond-related feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdriana Sklenarikova\u003c\/strong\u003e – principal cover-girl feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatherine Zeta-Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e – extended celebrity feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGail McKenna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrity Sinners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven-Day Psychic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Do Everything Better\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on choosing a new car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel and unusual destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavage\/dead-end jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary-style fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor clothing and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMen’s fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology and camcorder features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyer’s guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm, CD, video and book reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle, humour and practical advice sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover also advertises pieces on unusual jobs, psychology, cars, money-making, mental performance and various novelty subjects typical of Maxim’s late-1990s editorial style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagazine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maxim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Published Date Shown:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal UK Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2.70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adriana Sklenarikova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Featured Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Talisa Soto, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gail McKenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men’s Lifestyle \/ Celebrity \/ Fashion \/ Entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original printed magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1495\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage magazine with visible age and handling wear. Please use all photographs as an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the supplied images:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains bright and strongly coloured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome light surface rubbing and general handling marks are visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a noticeable \u003cstrong\u003evertical crease\/handling line through the right-hand portion of the front cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor creasing and rippling can be seen around portions of the front cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight wear to the outer edges and corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine has visible rubbing and age-related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom spine corner shows more noticeable wear and slight crushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack cover shows some light creasing and surface marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall amounts of edge whitening\/rubbing are visible, particularly around the spine and corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages shown remain generally clean, colourful and clearly readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome light page-edge and corner wear is present internally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding appears intact in the photographed areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious major tears, missing pages or writing can be seen in the photographs provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this is a \u003cstrong\u003egood used vintage copy for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it should not be considered mint due to the visible cover\/spine creasing, rubbing and handling wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good original \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1998 Maxim\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eAdriana Sklenarikova\u003c\/strong\u003e, late-1990s modelling, celebrity magazines and vintage men’s lifestyle publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003eAdriana Sklenarikova, Talisa Soto and Catherine Zeta-Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the issue particularly strong celebrity and modelling interest, while the period advertising, fashion, technology and lifestyle content provides a nostalgic snapshot of British popular culture at the end of the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine will be packed carefully for dispatch. 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