Maxim Magazine September 1998 Dannii Minogue Jennifer Aniston Gabi Simson SKU 1485

Original Maxim Magazine – September 1998, Issue 41, featuring Dannii Minogue as the main cover star.

This is a classic late-1990s UK issue from Maxim’s early period, with its familiar mix of celebrity features, models, fashion, travel, humour, relationships, sport, gadgets and lifestyle articles. The bright blue beach-themed cover prominently features Dannii Minogue, with the large “Dannii!” cover line and “Say Hello To The Botany Babe” wording.

The internal contents confirm Dannii Minogue as the cover girl, photographed by Stevie Shaw, with the shoot taking place in Perth, Western Australia.

Magazine Contents & Notable Features

The photographed contents pages show a particularly varied September 1998 issue, including:

• Dannii Minogue – major cover feature, described inside as the “Botany Babe”.
• Jennifer Aniston – featured in the magazine’s “Fantasy” section.
• Gabi Simson – featured in the “Up And Coming” section.
• Kirsty Kyberd – city analyst turned lingerie model.
• Bill Shankly – football-related content.
• Liv Tyler – promoted on the front cover among the issue’s celebrity names.
• In The Powder Room – relationship and attraction feature.
• What’s It Like To... – feature recounting a kidnapping experience.
• “I Had A Boob Job For A Bet!” – unusual personal-story feature.
• The Big Picture – animal-themed photography.
• Lifemanship: “Down, Girl!” – relationships and friendship feature.
• Viva Viagra! – lifestyle/health article.
• Could You Handle Her? – seven-day feature centred around a glamorous companion experience.
• Death By... Ham Sandwich! – unusual celebrity-death stories.
• B&H Jordan Competition – competition tied to the Belgian Grand Prix.
• Fashion coverage including:
  • Fashion News
  • The Getaways
  • No Sweat!
  • People Like Polo
  • Label of the Month
• Man Alive! – health, fitness and lifestyle material.
• Travel sections covering Kalahari and other international destinations.
• Cakes & Ale – food and drink.
• Batteries Not Included – gadgets and technology.
• Buyer’s Guide
• Maxim Reviews
• Regular reader, subscription and service sections.

The front cover additionally advertises articles involving Jennifer Aniston, Kirsty Kyberd, Gabi Simson, Bill Shankly and Liv Tyler, making this a strong late-1990s celebrity and pop-culture issue.

Issue Details

• Publication: Maxim
• Issue: 41
• Full Issue Date: September 1998
• Cover Star: Dannii Minogue
• Cover Photography: Stevie Shaw
• Shoot Location: Perth, Western Australia
• Original UK Price: £2.70
• Language: English
• Genre: Men’s lifestyle / celebrity / entertainment
• SKU: 1485

Condition

This is a pre-owned vintage magazine and shows normal age and handling wear.

Visible condition points from the supplied photographs include:

• Noticeable edge and corner wear to the front cover.
• Light creasing and rubbing around the lower edge, particularly toward the bottom corners.
• Small areas of surface rubbing/scuffing are visible around the outer cover.
• The spine shows some age-related handling wear, but appears intact in the photographs.
• Slight corner softening and minor curling consistent with a magazine of this age.
• The cover remains bright and highly presentable, with strong colour and clear printing.
• Interior pages shown appear clean, complete-looking and well retained, with no major tears visible in the photographed sections.
• Pages show light age-related handling but remain clearly readable.
• No obvious handwriting or major staining is visible in the supplied photographs.
• Binding appears secure in the areas shown.

Overall, a good collectable vintage copy with moderate age-related handling wear, rather than a mint example.

Please study all supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description and show the exact magazine being offered.