Zoo Magazine 8-14 June 2007 Issue 172 Keeley Gemma Atkinson Sam Cooke SKU 1596

Zoo Magazine – 8–14 June 2007 – Issue 172

Featuring Keeley Hazell, Gemma Atkinson, Sam Cooke, Danielle Lloyd, Michael Owen, David Beckham, Dizzee Rascal and more.

Original UK edition of Zoo Weekly, dated 8–14 June 2007, Issue 172, originally priced at £1.40.

A collectable example of the popular British weekly men's entertainment magazine, featuring glamour photography, celebrity news, football, television, humour and entertainment from the mid-2000s.

This issue's main cover story is "Real vs Fake!", a photographic comparison feature featuring several glamour models. The magazine also includes a Big Brother special, football coverage, celebrity interviews and features celebrating The Simpsons.

Cover Features

The colourful front cover includes several prominent glamour personalities:

• Keeley Hazell – Featured on the left-hand side of the cover, with a headline identifying her as "Real".

• Gemma Atkinson – Appears in a smaller central photograph as part of the main comparison feature.

• Sam Cooke – Featured in the central cover section and in the main interior feature.

• Danielle Lloyd – Featured prominently on the right-hand side of the cover, with a headline identifying her as "Fake".

• Seren Gibson – Appears in the bottom-left section, promoted as one of 2007's hottest new models.

Additional cover stories include:

• Big Brother Babes – Celebrity and reality television photographs from Big Brother.

• Michael Owen – Exclusive football-related coverage.

• The Simpsons – Birthday celebration marking the show's 400th episode.

• Football Season Ticket Prices – A look at rising ticket costs.

Inside the Magazine

Real vs Fake – Main Cover Feature

One of the magazine's principal attractions is its extensive glamour comparison feature.

The photographed interior pages show a selection of models presented across colourful, full-page and double-page layouts.

The feature includes:

• Sam Cooke (30F) – Large photograph across the left-hand page of a double-page spread.

• Tanya Robinson (34D) – Large photograph opposite Sam Cooke, presented under the "Fake" heading.

• Michelle Marsh (32FF) – Featured in a collection of glamour photographs.

• Natalie Denning (32D) – Appears in a prominent photograph within the feature.

• Abbie Scott (34C) – Included in the comparison.

• Michelle Bass (34E) – Featured in the same photographic selection.

The magazine uses bold typography, yellow identification labels, colourful backgrounds and large photographs to present the feature.

This is particularly interesting for collectors of 2000s British glamour magazines and individual model appearances.

Big Brother Special

The front cover advertises photographs of Big Brother personalities.

The contents pages also feature entertainment coverage connected with Big Brother 8, reflecting the programme's popularity during June 2007.

Michael Owen and Football Coverage

The magazine includes coverage of England footballer Michael Owen, discussing his return from injury and his ambitions with the national team.

Other football-related content includes:

• David Beckham's return to the England squad.

• England's international fixtures.

• Under-21 European Championship coverage.

• Season ticket prices and their impact on football supporters.

• Football news and commentary.

The Simpsons – 400th Episode

A special feature celebrates the long-running animated television series and its 400th episode, with familiar characters appearing in the magazine.

Celebrity and Entertainment Features

Additional contents advertised in this issue include:

• Dizzee Rascal – Music feature discussing rivals, rap and personal experiences.

• Simon Pegg and Nick Frost – Entertainment coverage.

• Tom Cruise – Celebrity and film-related news.

• Family Guy and Star Wars – Television and popular culture coverage.

• Richard Hammond – Mentioned in the magazine's entertainment sections.

• Big Rich – Zoo office and behind-the-scenes content.

Lifestyle, Sport and Regular Features

The issue also includes a mixture of:

• Motoring news and car reviews.

• Men's fashion, grooming and gadgets.

• Weekly entertainment reviews.

• Sporting news and commentary.

• Reader letters and humour.

• Television listings.

• General lifestyle articles.

The contents pages feature colourful photography, celebrity portraits, sporting personalities and the magazine's distinctive mid-2000s editorial design.

Magazine Condition

Condition: Pre-owned – Good used condition with visible signs of age and handling.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Visible observations include:

• Front cover: Generally bright and colourful, with the principal photographs and headlines remaining clearly visible.

• Spine: Some rubbing, scuffing and general handling wear, particularly along the left-hand edge.

• Corners: Minor wear and slight softening visible around the corners.

• Edges: Light rubbing and small signs of use around the cover edges.

• Cover surface: Some minor surface marks and handling wear consistent with a magazine of this age.

• Interior pages: The photographed pages retain strong colour and clear printing.

• Page edges: Some minor handling wear and slight waviness visible when the magazine is opened.

• Binding: The photographed pages remain attached, and the magazine opens for reading.

• Rear cover: Visible in the photographs, featuring a Joop! Go fragrance advertisement. Some light handling wear is apparent.

No major detached sections are evident in the supplied photographs, although every page has not been individually checked.

The magazine is approximately 19 years old and should not be expected to be in new or mint condition.

Please use the photographs to judge the exact condition before purchasing.

Important Information About Original Extras

This sale is for the magazine only.

Any original promotional gifts, free items, samples, supplements, loose inserts or other accessories that may originally have accompanied the publication are no longer included.

Only the magazine shown in the photographs is supplied.

Packaging and Delivery

We take care when packaging collectable magazines to help protect them during transit.

UK orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International orders: Dispatched in a protective cardboard mailer-size box for additional support during longer journeys.

Collectors' Interest

An appealing issue for collectors of:

• Zoo Weekly and discontinued UK men's magazines.

• Keeley Hazell, Gemma Atkinson and Sam Cooke.

• Danielle Lloyd and Seren Gibson.

• Michelle Marsh, Natalie Denning and Tanya Robinson.

• 2000s glamour photography and British popular culture.

• Big Brother and celebrity memorabilia.

• Michael Owen, David Beckham and England football memorabilia.

Publication: Zoo Weekly
Issue: 172
Full issue date: 8–14 June 2007
Original cover price: £1.40
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Format: Printed magazine
Condition: Pre-owned
SKU: 1596