Zoo Magazine 15-21 February 2008 Emma Frain Amii Grove Sammie Pennington SKU 1481

Original Zoo Magazine, Issue No. 207, dated 15-21 February 2008, with Emma Frain and Ami Grove as the principal cover models.

The front cover is dominated by a large joint glamour shoot featuring Emma Frain & Ami Grove, promoted as “Girls’ Night In!”. The same feature is confirmed in the contents and shown again across the photographed interior pages, where the pair appear together in an extended feature beginning on page 44.

Another model prominently advertised on the front cover is Sammie, introduced with the headline “Say Hello To Sammie!” and described as a new Zoo girl.

The photographed contents and interior pages reveal considerably more model-related material. Notable names and features visible include:

• Emma Frain & Ami Grove – joint Girls’ Night In feature, page 44
• Sammie – promoted as a new model on the cover
• Alexandra – featured in the Girls section on page 62
• Imogen Thomas – visibly included in the Zoo Hot List
• Kate Groombridge – also visibly included in the Hot List feature
• Adrenalyn – pictured and named within the Hot List countdown
• Additional glamour/model photography throughout the issue

The photographed Zoo Hot List spread is a substantial model-focused feature ranking women, with Imogen Thomas clearly shown at No. 10, Kate Groombridge at No. 8 and Adrenalyn at No. 7 in the supplied image. A further full-page model photograph is visible on the opposite page.

The issue also contains extensive sport, entertainment, gaming, motoring and current-affairs material typical of Zoo during this period.

Prominent non-model features include a Rambo 4 / Sylvester Stallone review and interview, a David Bentley football feature, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, an FA Cup special, gaming coverage including Dead Space, a feature on a new Lexus IS-F, and a true-crime article.

The contents page visibly lists:

• Fabio Capello – page 36
• Cristiano Ronaldo – page 70
• Manchester United vs Arsenal / FA Cup – page 72
• Kaká interview – page 76
• David Bentley – page 8
• Rambo / Stallone – page 22
• Dead Space – page 10
• New Lexus IS-F – page 12
• True Crime – page 58
• Girls’ Night In – Ami Grove & Emma Frain – page 44
• Alexandra – page 62
• Real Girl of the Year
• Reviews, gadgets, style, TV guide and regular Zoo features

This is a particularly strong mid-2000s Zoo issue for collectors of glamour/model magazines, with multiple named models, a large Emma Frain & Ami Grove feature and a dedicated Hot List section.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: Zoo
• Issue: No. 207
• Full date: 15-21 February 2008
• Original UK cover price: £1.50
• Main cover models: Emma Frain & Ami Grove
• Sammie also prominently featured on the cover
• Emma Frain & Ami Grove feature begins on page 44
• Alexandra featured on page 62
• Imogen Thomas included in the photographed Zoo Hot List
• Kate Groombridge included in the Hot List
• Adrenalyn included in the Hot List
• Football content featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Fabio Capello and David Bentley
• Rambo 4 / Sylvester Stallone material
• Gaming, cars, true crime, gadgets and entertainment features
• Barcode and issue number clearly visible on the front cover

Condition

Condition has been assessed from all five supplied photographs, including the front cover, contents pages, interior model features and rear/exterior view.

This is a used copy with visible general handling and storage wear, but it remains complete-looking and presentable in the areas photographed.

The front cover remains bright and colourful, with strong reds, whites and yellows and all principal cover text remaining clear and readable.

There is noticeable rubbing and wear around the outer edges and corners, particularly along the lower edge and spine-side corners. Small white stress marks are visible where the cover has flexed.

The spine shows repeated handling creases and rubbing, with some whitening along the fold. The lower spine end appears slightly worn and softened from use.

There are light surface scuffs and handling marks across the front cover, although no major full-width crease or severe tear is visible.

The top and bottom corners show minor bending/curling, with some additional edge wear from storage.

The photographed interior pages generally appear clean, bright and readable, with strong print and colour. There is normal curvature around the binding where the magazine has been opened.

The Girls’ Night In feature and Hot List pages shown remain visually strong, with no obvious major tears or detached pages visible in those photographed sections.

The rear/exterior image shows additional edge and spine wear, including rubbing along the bottom and outer margins, but the magazine still appears structurally together.

No obvious handwriting or major staining can be seen in the supplied photographs.

Overall, this is a presentable used February 2008 issue with moderate spine, edge and corner wear and general handling marks, while the photographed interior remains clean and readable.

SKU 1481