Maxim Magazine June 1996 Elle Macpherson Claudia Schiffer Cindy Crawford SKU 1485

Original Maxim Magazine – June 1996, Issue 14, a particularly early issue of the British men’s lifestyle magazine and promoted prominently as the “Swimwear Issue.”

The cover is dominated by a striking swimwear photograph against a dark coastal-style backdrop, while the issue’s main editorial theme is a large summer/swimwear feature involving Elle Macpherson, Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford. The contents page confirms that the swimsuit comparison feature appears from page 88, asking whether Elle looks better in a bikini while bringing together Elle, Claudia, Cindy and Rachel.

This is a very period-specific mid-1990s issue, combining fashion and swimwear photography with Euro ’96 football, gambling, motorsport, fitness, travel, technology, food and the magazine’s regular lifestyle features.

Magazine Contents & Notable Features

The photographed contents pages reveal a substantial range of material, including:

• Elle Macpherson / Claudia Schiffer / Cindy Crawford – major swimwear-themed feature comparing some of the era’s best-known models.
• The Powder Room – regular relationship feature.
• Modern Dilemmas – relationship and social situations.
• Only Joking Love, Honest… – feature examining humour and relationships.
• Euro ’96 / England football feature – investigating whether computer analysis could help England succeed at the European Championship.
• A prominent image of an England supporter in a classic Manchester United Sharp-sponsored football shirt, tying the issue strongly to the mid-1990s football era.
• Bookie Basher – feature looking at professional gambling and the possibility of earning around £40,000 per year.
• The Quick and the Dead – high-speed motor-racing feature from the Californian desert.
• Turning Point – lifestyle/advice feature.
• Hail, Adonis! – summer clothing and swimwear advice aimed at looking good on the beach.
• Under the Bonnet – fitness, walking, anger management and football-related health material.
• Wash and Brush Up – grooming and sunglasses coverage.
• Science – an assortment of unusual science-based stories.
• How To Do Everything Better – outdoor, motoring, internet and Scalextric-related material.
• Cakes and Ale – food, drink and Grand Prix beer testing.
• Travel – including a feature comparing holidays and a competition to win a trip to Thailand.
• Batteries Not Included – gadgets and technology.
• Something For The Weekend, Sir? – reviews covering music, films, television, video and books.
• Get Back! – nostalgic look back at motorbikes.
• Regular subscription, reader and lifestyle sections.

The front cover also promotes a Euro ’96 ticket competition, alongside the Thailand holiday competition and contemporary film, book and music coverage.

Issue Details

• Publication: Maxim
• Issue: 14
• Full Issue Date: June 1996
• Theme: Swimwear Issue
• Featured Models: Elle Macpherson, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford
• Cover Photography Credit: Marc Hispard / Sports Illustrated
• Original UK Price: £2.50
• Language: English
• Genre: Men’s lifestyle / fashion / celebrity / sport / entertainment
• SKU: 1485

Condition

This is a pre-owned vintage magazine from 1996 and naturally shows some age and handling wear.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable with strong yellow masthead lettering and clear imagery.
• There is visible light rubbing and wear along the spine, especially toward the lower section.
• Corners show minor softening and small knocks, consistent with storage and handling.
• Some light edge wear is present around the cover perimeter.
• Very minor surface marks/rubbing can be seen when viewed under the lighting.
• Interior pages shown remain clean and clearly readable.
• There is some light age-related toning, particularly around page edges.
• Pages show mild natural waviness/curvature from age and previous reading.
• The binding appears intact in the photographed areas.
• No major tears, heavy staining or obvious handwriting are visible in the supplied images.
• Overall structure appears sound for a magazine approaching 30 years old.

Overall, this appears to be a good collectable vintage copy with normal age-related wear, particularly appealing for collectors of 1990s Maxim, supermodels, Elle Macpherson, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Euro ’96 memorabilia and vintage men’s lifestyle magazines.

Please study all supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description and show the exact magazine being offered.