{"product_id":"smash-hits-magazine-27-march-9-april-1996-bluetones-ant-dec-sku-1570","title":"Smash Hits Magazine 27 March-9 April 1996 Bluetones Ant Dec SKU 1570","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmash Hits Magazine – 27 March–9 April 1996 – The Bluetones, Ant \u0026amp; Dec, Mark Owen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Smash Hits Magazine dated 27 March–9 April 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring British indie rock band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bluetones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the front cover, alongside features on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Owen, Ant \u0026amp; Dec, Andi Peters, Pamela Anderson, Dubstar, Terrorvision and Jarvis Cocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original 1996 issue captures a fascinating period in British pop music, when Britpop and alternative rock were enjoying considerable success alongside established television personalities, boybands and mainstream chart acts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine features colourful celebrity photography, interviews, pop music news, competitions, music reviews, reader correspondence and the distinctive humour associated with Smash Hits during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing vintage collectible for fans of Britpop, British indie music, 1990s television and original Smash Hits publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – The Bluetones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover is dominated by a large colour group photograph of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bluetones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the British alternative rock band from Hounslow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll four members are pictured together against a dark blue background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central photograph prominently features frontman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Morriss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, smiling directly towards the camera, with the other band members positioned around him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover features the headline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Oi! Bluetones YES!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside the statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Blimey, it's the best new band in Britain!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bluetones were enjoying considerable attention during 1996, following the release of their debut album \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpecting to Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue provides an interesting contemporary record of the band's emergence during the height of the Britpop movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bluetones Feature – Page 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page confirms a dedicated Bluetones feature beginning on page 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article follows the band as they travel from Hounslow to Sheffield, discussing their increasing popularity and experiences performing live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe the group as one of Britain's brightest new pop stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA photograph shows lead singer Mark Morriss performing onstage with a microphone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly interesting feature for collectors of The Bluetones, Mark Morriss and 1990s British indie rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Owen – Page 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer Take That member \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Owen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e receives a dedicated feature beginning on page 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article dates from the period immediately following Take That's announcement that they were splitting up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page shows Mark Owen wearing a black cropped top and making an exaggerated expression while holding papers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying text promotes his appearance in the magazine's regular entertainment section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis feature is particularly relevant to collectors of Take That memorabilia and Mark Owen's early post-Take That career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnt \u0026amp; Dec – Page 50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish television and music personalities \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnt McPartlin and Declan Donnelly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as Ant \u0026amp; Dec and formerly PJ \u0026amp; Duncan, feature prominently in this issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page includes a large colour photograph of Ant, wearing a black top and holding pieces of paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature is titled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ant and Dec\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning on page 50, it follows the pair in a humorous domestic-themed article.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents describe Ant and Dec showing readers around their new flat, with references to hiding rubbish and unusual household arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature offers an entertaining glimpse into their careers during the period when they were transitioning from pop performers into established television personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndi Peters – Page 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular British television presenter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndi Peters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is featured in an exclusive interview.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover advertises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Exclusive! Andi Peters – Farewell (sob!) to Live \u0026amp; Kicking...\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large photograph shows Andi wearing a blue waistcoat and matching shorts over a red shirt, holding a television displaying his own face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page confirms that the feature begins on page 10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article discusses Andi's departure from the BBC children's television programme \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive \u0026amp; Kicking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and his television career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly interesting period feature for collectors of 1990s British children's television memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamela Anderson – Page 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican actress and model \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamela Anderson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in a feature beginning on page 20.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover promotes her appearance with a humorous headline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page includes a photograph of Pamela wearing a white dress, pictured alongside a man in dark clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feature reflects her enormous international popularity during the mid-1990s, particularly through her appearances in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaywatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting inclusion for collectors of 1990s celebrity and television magazines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrorvision – Page 42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish rock band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrorvision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature in an article beginning on page 42.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page includes a colour photograph of band members dressed in casual jackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying description explains that the magazine meets the group during a break from their touring activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe article discusses their music and experiences on the road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrorvision were an important part of the British alternative rock scene during the 1990s, making this feature particularly appealing to fans of the band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarvis Cocker and Pulp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's opening pages include references to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJarvis Cocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lead singer of Pulp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe editor's introduction discusses Jarvis following the publicity surrounding his appearance at the 1996 BRIT Awards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents also reference him in the magazine's regular celebrity news section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis material captures the considerable attention surrounding Jarvis Cocker and Pulp during one of the most memorable periods of the Britpop era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDubstar – Original Songword Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the photographed interior pages shows the opening of the magazine's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmash Hits Songwords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page features British alternative pop band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDubstar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a large colour portrait of lead singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarah Blackwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is photographed with short blonde hair, wearing a black-and-white outfit and looking directly towards the camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Dubstar – The Sky's The Limit!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe page promotes the lyrics to the band's song \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Songs Advertised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed songword page lists:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcean Colour Scene – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou've Got It Bad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpside Down – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverytime I Fall in Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDubstar – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby D – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake Me to Heaven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWet Wet Wet – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalkaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething Changed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Dilemma – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Am a Free Spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe songword section is an interesting example of the music that was popular in Britain during spring 1996.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening songword page is visibly present, although the complete section has not been checked page by page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised Posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original contents page advertises several posters featuring popular musicians and celebrities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe advertised subjects include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanet Jackson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanet Jackson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most successful pop and R\u0026amp;B performers of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDear Cain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster advertised under the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDear Cain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as printed in the contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamela Anderson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring actress and model \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamela Anderson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known internationally for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaywatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDubstar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring British alternative pop group \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDubstar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with their 1990s hits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot So Manic Now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrorvision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA poster featuring British alternative rock band \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrorvision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These posters are advertised in the magazine's contents. The supplied photographs do not individually show or confirm that all of the original posters remain attached or complete. Buyers should not assume that every advertised poster is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Magazine Features and Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's The Story? – Page 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's regular pop and celebrity news section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents advertise stories involving Björk, Jarvis Cocker, the BRIT Awards, television personalities and other entertainment news.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Stuff – Easter Special – Page 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Easter-themed competition section offering various celebrity-related prizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed contents page advertises signed Easter eggs and other promotional items associated with contemporary entertainers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFanbase – Page 24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regular reader and fan information section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue includes references to Boyzone and their activities in Dublin, alongside fan correspondence and entertainment news.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoroscopes – Page 46\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's regular astrology feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetters – Page 52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader correspondence, opinions and questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews – Page 56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary music and entertainment reviews, including new releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan You Handle It? – Page 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine's regular celebrity question-and-answer feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents advertise an appearance by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBev from the television programme \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrookside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompetitions and Promotional Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed magazine advertises several competitions and giveaways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA competition to win signed football boots associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyan Giggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEaster-themed promotional prizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrity-related competitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic and entertainment giveaways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA promotional feature involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMariah 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Dubstar were attracting considerable attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine also documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Owen's early career following Take That's split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside the developing television careers of Ant \u0026amp; Dec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inclusion of Andi Peters and his departure from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive \u0026amp; Kicking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds another interesting connection to 1990s British television history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issue combines music journalism, celebrity interviews, humour, photographs and reader participation in the distinctive editorial style that made Smash Hits popular throughout the decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly suitable for collectors of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1990s Smash Hits magazines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bluetones and Mark Morriss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritpop and British indie music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake That and Mark Owen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnt \u0026amp; Dec \/ PJ \u0026amp; Duncan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndi Peters and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive \u0026amp; Kicking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePamela Anderson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDubstar and Sarah Blackwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrorvision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage British pop culture memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition – Important Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Pre-owned vintage magazine showing noticeable signs of age, previous handling and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied photographs show the actual magazine being offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover retains its distinctive blue, white, yellow and red design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main photograph of The Bluetones remains clearly visible, and the printed headlines are readable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, several imperfections can be seen:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable rubbing and wear along the left-hand spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall areas of scuffing and surface abrasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreasing and stress marks near the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear around the lower-left corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall bends and creases along the bottom edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight wear around the upper corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor surface marks and handling scratches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight curvature and unevenness from previous handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall areas of age-related discolouration and general wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower-left corner and spine edge show more noticeable wear than the central cover area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpine and Binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine shows visible signs of repeated opening and handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is rubbing along the fold, with small stress marks and areas of edge wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed pages appear attached at the binding, although the complete magazine has not been individually inspected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed interior pages retain bright colours and readable text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome light curling, bending and handling wear can be seen, particularly around the page edges and central folds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents pages and photographed songword section remain clearly legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo extensive damage is evident in the photographed interior pages, although unphotographed pages have not been individually assessed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair to good vintage condition, with visible spine wear, minor cover creasing, edge rubbing, surface marks and general age-related handling imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a mint or unread example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Free Gifts and Promotional Items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny original loose free gifts, promotional items, separate inserts, detachable supplements or other extras that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included unless clearly shown in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original songword section is visibly present at least in part.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completeness of any advertised poster selection or other detachable material has not been individually verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sale is for the original magazine and the printed material remaining within it, as 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