Penthouse Magazine – October 1997 – Lea Martini Cover

Lea Martini | Shaken Not Stirred | Aqua Libra | Bulldog Bash | Marilyn Monroe | Vintage Men's Lifestyle Magazine

Original UK edition of Penthouse magazine, October 1997, featuring a striking Lea Martini cover photograph and a varied selection of glamour photography, lifestyle articles, entertainment, motorcycle culture, music and late-1990s features.

This vintage publication captures the distinctive editorial and photographic style of British men's magazines during the 1990s.

The issue combines model photography with lifestyle reporting, entertainment features, motorcycle events, club culture and regular magazine columns.

An interesting original publication for collectors of 1990s glamour magazines, vintage men's lifestyle publications and period photography.

Magazine Details

• Magazine: Penthouse

• Edition: UK

• Cover Date: October 1997

• Original Cover Price: £3.95

• Featured Cover Model: Lea Martini

• Main Cover Headline: Shaken Not Stirred

• Language: English

• Format: Original printed magazine

• Genre: Men's lifestyle, glamour, entertainment and features

• SKU: 1602

Date Note: The cover states October 1997 but does not provide an exact publication day.

Front Cover – Lea Martini

The front cover features a large, full-length colour glamour photograph of Lea Martini.

The photograph uses a bright, pale background with a clean studio-style presentation.

Lea Martini is pictured with long blonde hair, wearing colourful patterned shorts with a matching loose shirt around her arms.

The outfit features an eye-catching multicoloured design incorporating blue, yellow, orange, black and red.

Her pose and the bright photographic styling give the cover a distinctive late-1990s appearance.

The magazine's large black PENTHOUSE lettering runs vertically down the left-hand side, creating a bold contrast against the pale background.

Main Cover Features

The cover advertises:

• Lea Martini – Shaken Not Stirred

• Loving Easy Riders

• Under Water

• Big Prizes

• Party Fun

Additional cover keywords reference clubs, music, mermaids, fashion, dancers and entertainment.

The combination of glamour photography and lifestyle features reflects the magazine's editorial approach during this period.

Featured Model – Lea Martini

Page 36 – Lea Martini

The contents page confirms a dedicated Lea Martini feature beginning on page 36.

The article is accompanied by the description:

"Unwinding with video's Marilyn Monroe."

Lea Martini is the main named model featured on the front cover and one of the strongest collector interests associated with this particular issue.

The cover photograph provides a particularly recognisable example of 1990s glamour styling, with blonde hair, colourful clothing and bright studio photography.

The contents listing indicates that the magazine includes a separate feature devoted to her.

Only the cover and selected interior pages have been photographed, so the complete Lea Martini feature has not been individually verified.

Additional Glamour and Model Features

The photographed contents page identifies several further glamour and photography-related articles.

Peek-a-boo – Page 32

A feature described in the contents as "Knickerbocker glories".

The title and description indicate another glamour-themed editorial section within the magazine.

Aqua Libra – Page 46

A feature described as "Water babes get down".

This appears to be a water-themed glamour feature, fitting the magazine's cover references to underwater entertainment and mermaids.

The contents page confirms its inclusion, although the full photographic spread has not been shown.

Chocolates and Cheese – Page 52

A feature described as "Sticky moments with room service".

Another example of the magazine's playful editorial style and lifestyle-oriented features.

The Penthouse Party – Page 62

A party-themed feature described as "Still struggling to remember it".

This provides an example of the publication's coverage of entertainment and social events during the late 1990s.

Rougeron – Page 74

A feature described as "California creaming with big budget glamour".

This is particularly relevant to collectors interested in vintage glamour photography and period photographic production.

Red Lights – Page 83

An article described as "Sheffield's working girls sold out. Mark Olden reports".

This is a report concerning adult entertainment and working life in Sheffield, providing a different type of editorial content alongside the magazine's photographic features.

Motorcycle Culture – Bulldog Bash

Page 41 – Bulldog Bash

The magazine includes a feature on the Bulldog Bash motorcycle event.

The contents describe the article as:

"Bikes, girls, summer madness".

This feature adds an interesting motorcycle and festival element to the issue.

The Bulldog Bash was associated with British motorcycle culture, live entertainment and summer gatherings.

The article is relevant to collectors interested in:

• British motorcycle events.

• 1990s biker culture.

• Motorcycle festivals.

• Vintage lifestyle reporting.

• Period motorcycle photography.

• British entertainment history.

The presence of this article makes the issue appealing beyond its main glamour content.

Other Featured Articles

The contents page identifies several additional features.

Page 66 – Dirty Sheets

An article concerning office life and workplace behaviour, described as "Abuse your office for PHUK's sake".

Page 68 – The Beta Band

A music feature concerning the Scottish alternative rock group The Beta Band.

This is an interesting piece of late-1990s music coverage.

Page 100 – Come

A fiction feature written by Mark Waugh.

Page 109 – Instamatic Diaries

A photography-themed feature described as "A man, a woman, a pocket camera".

Page 133 – His 'n' Hers

An article examining relationships and personal thoughts.

Page 141 – Hokey Cokey

The magazine's cartoon strip.

These articles demonstrate the range of subjects included in the issue, from glamour and entertainment to fiction, photography, music and humour.

Regular Magazine Sections

The contents page also lists the magazine's recurring editorial departments.

These include:

• Source – Page 14: A 12-page opening section.

• Travel: Travel and food-related coverage.

• Clubs – Page 117: Nightlife and club culture.

• Music – Page 122: Music coverage by Simon Price.

• Internet – Page 126: A feature concerning virtual therapy.

• Film – Page 128: Adult cinema coverage by David Flint.

• Books – Page 132: Book reviews and reading recommendations.

The selection reflects the entertainment, technology and popular culture interests of the late 1990s.

Original 1990s Magazine Design

The magazine features a distinctive visual presentation associated with the period.

The front cover uses:

• Large black vertical masthead lettering.

• A bright cream-coloured background.

• Full-length colour glamour photography.

• Red and black cover headlines.

• Minimalist graphic design.

• Bold contrasting typography.

• A clearly printed October 1997 date.

The contents page uses a comparatively restrained black-and-white design, with a structured list of articles, page numbers and short descriptions.

The photographed pages show the combination of colour photography and traditional editorial layout typical of the publication.

Collector Interest

This issue may appeal to collectors interested in:

• Lea Martini.

• Vintage Penthouse UK magazines.

• 1990s glamour photography.

• British men's lifestyle magazines.

• Original October 1997 publications.

• Late-1990s popular culture.

• The Beta Band.

• Bulldog Bash motorcycle culture.

• Vintage magazine cover design.

• Entertainment and nightlife history.

• Period fashion and photography.

The Lea Martini cover is the main identifying feature of this issue.

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Original pre-owned magazine dating from October 1997.

Based on the supplied photographs, the magazine appears to be in good used vintage condition overall, with some visible signs of age, handling and storage.

It is not a new or mint-condition publication.

Front Cover

The front cover appears reasonably well preserved for its age.

Visible characteristics include:

• Minor surface rubbing and handling marks.

• Light wear along the outer edges.

• Slight corner wear.

• Minor wear around the spine.

• Some gentle waviness and handling-related unevenness.

• Small marks and minor surface imperfections.

• Slight age-related paper discolouration.

The main cover photograph remains clear and colourful.

The large Penthouse masthead, Lea Martini feature headline and original cover price remain clearly readable.

There are no obvious major tears or large missing sections visible on the photographed front cover.

Spine and Binding

The spine is visible in the photograph showing the magazine lying closed.

There is some light rubbing and wear consistent with previous use.

The magazine retains its overall shape, although it does not lie completely flat.

The photographed pages appear attached and open normally.

The binding has not been inspected throughout the entire magazine.

Interior Pages

The photographed contents page appears generally clean and readable.

Visible characteristics include:

• Light age-related paper toning.

• Minor handling marks.

• Slight waviness around the page edges.

• Some gentle corner and edge wear.

• Light signs of previous reading and storage.

The printed text remains legible.

The interior pages shown do not display obvious major damage.

Back Cover

The back cover features a full-page Sector Sport Watches advertisement.

It includes a photograph of a wristwatch, a coastal or water-based background and the brand's advertising text.

Visible condition characteristics include:

• Light surface rubbing.

• Minor scratches and handling marks.

• Small signs of edge wear.

• Slight waviness associated with age and storage.

The advertisement remains clearly visible.

Overall Condition Assessment

Good used vintage condition with light to moderate age-related handling wear.

The magazine retains an attractive front cover and readable interior pages.

Some additional wear may be present on pages not shown in the photographs.

Please examine all supplied photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the actual magazine being sold.

Condition assessments are based on the photographed areas only.

Original Extras and Promotional Items

Any original free gifts, loose inserts, promotional items, supplements or additional accessories that may originally have accompanied this magazine are no longer included.

This listing is for the original magazine only.

Packaging and Shipping

The magazine will be carefully packaged to help protect it during transit.

UK Orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

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

Summary

Original Penthouse UK magazine from October 1997, featuring Lea Martini on the front cover with the headline "Shaken Not Stirred".

The issue also includes features covering glamour photography, Aqua Libra, Bulldog Bash motorcycle culture, The Beta Band, nightlife, entertainment, travel, music, films and other late-1990s lifestyle subjects.

An interesting vintage magazine for collectors of original British men's publications, Lea Martini memorabilia and 1990s glamour photography.

SKU: 1602