FHM Magazine June 2005 Mariah Carey Imogen Bailey Javine John Terry SKU 1546

Original FHM Magazine from June 2005, featuring Mariah Carey as the main cover star. This is a very recognisable mid-2000s issue from the peak era of British men's magazines, with a strong mix of celebrity photography, interviews, entertainment, humour, lifestyle, sport and pop culture.

The front cover features a large full-page photograph of Mariah Carey, with the main headline celebrating her return to the spotlight. The issue dates from the period surrounding her major 2005 comeback, making it an especially interesting issue for Mariah Carey collectors and fans of early-2000s celebrity culture.

Mariah Carey Cover Feature

Mariah Carey's main feature begins around page 140, and the contents page promotes her as the issue's principal cover story.

The feature focuses on her return to prominence and includes FHM-style celebrity photography and editorial coverage. The cover itself is one of the magazine's boldest celebrity designs from this period, dominated by FHM's large red masthead and Mariah Carey against a pale blue background.

Imogen Bailey

Australian model Imogen Bailey is prominently featured in the magazine from around page 70 as part of the regular Girls of FHM section.

The contents photography shows a substantial glamour feature, making this issue relevant to collectors of Imogen Bailey appearances as well as general FHM model features from the mid-2000s.

Javine

Singer Javine Hylton is also featured from around page 106, with the contents page referencing her Eurovision-related appearance.

This places the magazine firmly in the pop-culture landscape of 2005, combining music, television and celebrity coverage alongside the main Mariah Carey feature.

John Terry

Footballer John Terry appears from around page 64 in a dedicated feature, at a period when he was a major figure for Chelsea and England.

The photographed contents page shows his article alongside other major features, adding sporting interest to the issue.

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman is featured from around page 102, with the contents page referencing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and The Office.

This makes the magazine additionally interesting to collectors of British comedy, film and television memorabilia.

Other Notable Contents

The photographed pages show a wide range of additional material including:

• Mariah Carey cover feature
• Imogen Bailey
• Javine
• John Terry
• Martin Freeman
• Bell's Britain
• FHM Stupid Awards
• "Parties of the Century"
• Interviews and celebrity features
• Humour and reader correspondence
• Fashion and grooming
• Gadgets and technology
• Lifestyle pieces
• Travel
• Product features
• True Stories
• Regular FHM editorial sections

There is also a major "Parties of the Century" feature showcasing extravagant events, alongside the magazine's typical mixture of celebrity, humour and unusual real-life stories.

This is a strong piece of 2005 British magazine and celebrity memorabilia, particularly for collectors of Mariah Carey and mid-2000s FHM.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage magazine with visible age and handling wear. Overall still presentable and complete-looking in the photographed areas.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains bright and colourful, with the Mariah Carey image displaying well.
• There is noticeable rubbing and wear along the spine/left-hand edge.
• The upper-left area shows heavier wear, including a small damaged/chipped section near the edge.
• Some corner wear and light creasing are visible.
• Bottom-left cover edge shows additional rubbing and age-related wear.
• Minor surface marks and light handling lines are visible across the cover.
• Interior pages shown remain bright, glossy and generally clean.
• Binding appears intact in the photographed areas.
• Rear cover shows some general surface wear and light marking consistent with storage and handling.
• No major interior tears or severe staining are apparent in the photographed pages.

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

Original Extras / Free Gifts

Any free gifts, promotional items, loose inserts, supplements, samples or other items that may originally have been supplied with this magazine are no longer included unless specifically shown in the photographs.

The sale is for the magazine and its integral contents as photographed.

Packaging

UK orders: Sent securely in a hardback envelope to help protect the magazine during transit.

International orders: Sent in a cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during longer-distance shipping.

SKU: 1545