Zoo Weekly Magazine – 13–19 July 2007 – Issue 177

Featuring Amii Grove, Abi Titmuss, Sophie Howard, Naomi Millbank-Smith, Michelle Bass, Charlotte McKenna, Emily Scott, Amanda Harrington and more.

Original UK edition of Zoo Weekly Magazine, dated 13–19 July 2007, Issue 177, with an original cover price of £1.40.

This collectable British men's entertainment magazine features an extensive summer-themed glamour special presented by Amii Grove, showcasing a selection of well-known British glamour models and television personalities.

The issue also includes celebrity features, football coverage, Formula One news, comedy, entertainment, motoring and regular lifestyle articles.

An interesting original publication for collectors of 2000s British glamour magazines, celebrity photography and Zoo Weekly memorabilia.

Front Cover – Amii Grove and the Summer Special

The front cover features a colourful collage of glamour models surrounding a large central headline promoting 50 Hot Girls in Thongs.

The design uses the distinctive oversized red ZOO masthead, a large silver number 50, bold yellow lettering and a red-and-white border.

Amii Grove is the most prominent cover model, appearing in a large photograph in the upper-right corner.

She is pictured with long blonde hair, wearing black lingerie and high heels against a pale studio background.

Smaller photographs around the central headline feature:

• Naomi Millbank-Smith – pictured in a white lingerie outfit.

• Michelle Bass – photographed in white lingerie.

• Abi Titmuss – shown in black lingerie.

• Charlotte McKenna – pictured in a pale blue lingerie set.

• Kayleigh Pearson – shown in black lingerie.

• Sophie Howard – photographed wearing black lingerie.

• Amanda Harrington – pictured in white lingerie.

• Emily Scott – photographed in dark lingerie.

The cover also advertises football coverage involving David Beckham, a Formula One story concerning Lewis Hamilton and a feature about robotic military technology.

The magazine's bold, colourful design is characteristic of Zoo Weekly's mid-2000s publishing style.

Main Feature – Amii Grove Presents: Thong Hot Summer

Beginning on page 62

One of the principal attractions of this issue is the extensive glamour photography feature presented by Amii Grove.

The photographed opening spread features the headline Thong Hot Summer, accompanied by a selection of studio photographs and introductory text.

Amii Grove appears across a large double-page layout, wearing black lingerie.

The photographs feature soft studio lighting, pale backgrounds and pink decorative elements, creating a bright summer-themed presentation.

The accompanying article discusses the magazine's selection of glamour models and introduces the photographic collection.

The layout combines large photographs, editorial text and smaller images to create an extended magazine feature.

Additional Models Featured

The photographed continuation pages include several models identified by name.

Nikki James

Appears in a bedroom-style studio photograph wearing black lingerie and stockings.

Jo Brown

Featured in a pale bedroom setting wearing white lingerie.

Aisleyne Wallace

The former Big Brother contestant appears in a photograph wearing black lingerie.

Lianne-Marie

Shown in a studio photograph wearing black lingerie and stockings.

Lauren Pope

Appears in a smaller photograph wearing black lingerie.

Danielle Lloyd

Featured in a yellow bikini photograph, accompanied by a short editorial caption.

Naomi Millbank-Smith

Appears in one of the larger photographs, wearing pale blue lingerie and photographed from behind against a light background.

The combination of established glamour models and television personalities makes this a particularly interesting issue for collectors of British entertainment magazines from the 2000s.

Amii Grove – The Zoo Babe Collection

Another notable feature is a separate full-page photograph from The Zoo Babe Collection.

The photographed page features Amii Grove seated on a bed against a pale pink and white background.

She is pictured with long blonde hair, wearing black lingerie and stockings.

The page includes:

• The Zoo Babe Collection branding.

• Amii Grove's name in red signature-style lettering.

• A large studio photograph occupying most of the page.

• A black border surrounding the photographic layout.

This is an attractive standalone magazine page and a notable feature for collectors of Amii Grove appearances.

Naomi Millbank-Smith

Naomi Millbank-Smith receives prominent coverage within the main photographic feature.

The photographed interior spread includes a large photograph of Naomi wearing pale blue lingerie, accompanied by her name and an editorial caption referencing her appearance in Shipwrecked.

Her inclusion adds appeal for collectors of British reality television and glamour photography.

Other Glamour and Celebrity Features

The Hot List

Page 22

A regular feature introducing notable women appearing in entertainment and popular culture during the week.

Beautician's Secrets

Page 45

A glamour and lifestyle feature involving a beautician, promoted in the contents section.

Kayleigh Pearson

Page 70

The contents page advertises a further appearance by Kayleigh Pearson.

First Timers

Page 74

A regular magazine feature introducing new models.

David Beckham – Football Coverage

Page 4

The magazine includes coverage of David Beckham and his arrival in Los Angeles.

The contents page references the effect of Beckham's move on his new team's title prospects.

The issue also contains football-related articles concerning Premier League contracts, Liverpool players and other sporting news from July 2007.

Fernando Torres – Liverpool

Page 68

The sports section includes a feature about footballer Fernando Torres.

The photographed contents page shows Torres wearing a red Liverpool shirt, accompanied by smaller photographs of other footballers.

The feature discusses the changing appearance of Liverpool's new signing and other football-related stories.

Lewis Hamilton – Formula One

Page 12

The magazine includes a Formula One news feature concerning Lewis Hamilton during his breakthrough 2007 season.

The article is promoted on the front cover as an F1 controversy.

This is an interesting period feature for collectors of Lewis Hamilton and Formula One memorabilia.

Additional Sports Coverage

The contents pages also advertise:

• Tyson Gay and sprinting.

• Football's pre-season preparations.

• Amir Khan and boxing.

• Liverpool and Fernando Torres.

• Premier League football.

• Sports quizzes and statistics.

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Other visible contents include:

• Harry Potter celebrity news.

• Posh and Ginger entertainment coverage.

• Dara Ó Briain and Frankie Boyle comedy features.

• Mock the Week.

• Celebrity photographs and interviews.

• Motoring news and reviews.

• Technology and gadgets.

• Style and grooming.

• Reader letters and photographs.

• Weekly jokes and quotations.

• Television listings.

• Pub facts and entertainment trivia.

Poster Advertised on the Cover

The front cover advertises a free Amii Grove poster, with a small promotional image in the bottom-right corner.

The printed preview shows Amii Grove in a glamour photograph, presented with Zoo Babe Collection branding.

The accompanying cover text identifies it as a free Amii Grove poster.

Important: The original separate poster has not been verified as present in the supplied photographs and is not included as a confirmed item in this sale.

The magazine does contain the photographed full-page Amii Grove Zoo Babe Collection feature described above.

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Pre-owned magazine – Good used condition with visible signs of age, reading and handling.

The photographs show the actual magazine being offered.

Front Cover

The front cover retains strong colouring, with the red, yellow, black and silver graphics remaining clearly visible.

The cover photographs and printed text are generally bright and legible.

Visible condition points include:

• Light rubbing and surface wear.

• Minor creasing around the spine.

• Small areas of edge wear.

• Slight corner wear.

• Some bending and waviness along the cover edges.

• Minor handling marks consistent with previous use.

The main cover artwork remains attractive and clearly presented.

Spine and Binding

The spine shows signs of previous handling, including light rubbing and creasing along the folded edge.

The photographed interior pages remain attached to the magazine.

No completely detached pages are apparent in the supplied photographs.

Interior Pages

The photographed interior pages retain strong colour and clear printed detail.

The Amii Grove double-page feature remains visually attractive, with the central fold visible.

The additional glamour pages and Zoo Babe Collection photograph also appear well presented.

Some page curvature, light handling creases and minor surface wear can be seen.

No obvious major tears are visible in the photographed interior pages.

Rear Cover

The rear cover features a full-page Orange mobile phone advertisement promoting savings on Sony Ericsson Walkman handsets.

The advertisement includes photographs of several mobile phones against a predominantly white background, with orange promotional graphics.

The rear cover appears generally clean and presentable, with some light surface and edge wear.

Overall Condition

A presentable original copy of Zoo Weekly from July 2007, with attractive photographic content and typical signs of previous use.

This is a pre-owned magazine and should not be considered mint or new.

Only selected interior pages have been photographed, so the condition and completeness of every page cannot be guaranteed.

Please examine all supplied photographs carefully before purchasing.

Important – Original Free Gifts and Promotional Items

This sale is for the magazine only.

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

The Amii Grove poster advertised on the front cover is not included as a separate item.

Only the magazine shown in the photographs will be supplied.

Packaging and Delivery

All magazines are carefully packaged to help protect them during transit.

UK Orders: Sent in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Sent in a protective cardboard mailer-size box for additional support during international delivery.

Collectors' Interest

This magazine may appeal to collectors of:

• Zoo Weekly Magazine.

• Amii Grove.

• Abi Titmuss.

• Sophie Howard.

• Naomi Millbank-Smith.

• Michelle Bass.

• Charlotte McKenna.

• Kayleigh Pearson.

• Amanda Harrington.

• Emily Scott.

• Aisleyne Wallace.

• Danielle Lloyd.

• British glamour photography.

• Big Brother memorabilia.

• 2000s men's entertainment magazines.

• David Beckham.

• Fernando Torres.

• Lewis Hamilton.

• British celebrity and popular culture memorabilia.

Magazine Details

Publication: Zoo Weekly Magazine
Issue Number: 177
Full Publication Date: 13–19 July 2007
Original UK Cover Price: £1.40
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Format: Printed weekly magazine
Condition: Pre-owned
SKU: 1596