Zoo Weekly Magazine – 20–26 July 2007 – Issue 178

Featuring Imogen Thomas, Gemma Atkinson, Danielle Lloyd, Big Brother 8, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Top Gear and more.

Original British edition of Zoo Weekly Magazine, dated 20–26 July 2007, Issue 178, with an original UK cover price of £1.40.

This collectable men's entertainment magazine features former Big Brother contestant Imogen Thomas as its main cover model, promoting an extensive Big Brother-themed photographic special.

The magazine also contains celebrity interviews, glamour photography, television features, sports coverage, gaming, motoring and entertainment news from the summer of 2007.

An interesting original publication for collectors of British glamour magazines, Big Brother memorabilia, Imogen Thomas appearances and 2000s popular culture.

Front Cover – Imogen Thomas and Big Brother Special

The front cover is dominated by a large studio photograph of Imogen Thomas, the Welsh glamour model and former Big Brother 7 contestant.

Imogen is pictured with long, dark brown hair, wearing black lingerie against a light studio background.

Her photograph occupies most of the right-hand side of the cover, with the distinctive oversized red ZOO masthead above.

The central headline promotes BB Babes Exposed, a retrospective feature covering memorable female contestants and moments from the British Big Brother television series.

A series of smaller photographs appears down the left-hand side of the cover, arranged in a filmstrip-style design.

These include images promoting Big Brother-related features involving Saskia Howard-Clarke, Charley Uchea, Chanelle Hayes and Orlaith McAllister, alongside other scenes from the programme.

The upper section of the cover also promotes a Danielle Lloyd versus Gemma Atkinson feature, a Top Gear interview and a humorous article about Cristiano Ronaldo.

David Beckham appears in a smaller photograph near the bottom-right corner.

The combination of celebrity photography, reality television and sports coverage makes this a distinctive example of Zoo Weekly's mid-2000s editorial style.

Main Feature – Imogen Thomas: BB Exposed

Pages 48 onwards

One of the magazine's principal attractions is an extensive photographic feature starring Imogen Thomas.

The photographed opening spread occupies two facing pages and is headed BB Exposed!

It features a large reclining photograph of Imogen across the double-page layout.

She is photographed wearing black lingerie, with a pale, soft-textured background providing contrast to the darker clothing and her brunette hair.

The feature includes bold red typography, a Big Brother 8 identification banner and accompanying introductory text referring to Imogen's previous appearance in Zoo.

The double-page photograph is especially striking because it extends across the central fold, creating a large landscape composition.

Imogen Thomas – The Zoo Babe Collection

Another notable part of the issue is a separate full-page photograph from The Zoo Babe Collection.

The photographed page features Imogen standing against a pale studio background, wearing black lingerie and stockings.

The page includes:

• The Zoo Babe Collection branding.

• Imogen's name in a red signature-style design.

• A large, nearly full-page studio photograph.

• A contrasting black border around the image.

The photograph is presented as a standalone magazine page, rather than a small image within a conventional article.

This is a particularly attractive feature for collectors of Imogen Thomas magazine appearances.

Big Brother 8 – Additional Features

The issue includes extensive coverage of Big Brother, reflecting the popularity of the programme during the summer of 2007.

Big Brother's Imogen Thomas – The Sequel

The contents page confirms the Imogen Thomas feature beginning on page 48.

It is presented as a follow-up to an earlier appearance, with a prominent photographic introduction.

Big Brother's Rudest Bits

Page 56

A retrospective article looking at memorable and controversial moments from the programme.

The front cover promotes this feature with several still photographs arranged in a filmstrip format.

Big Brother 8 and Reality Television

The magazine also features coverage of contestants and personalities associated with Big Brother, including Chanelle Hayes, Charley Uchea and Orlaith McAllister.

These features are of interest to collectors of early British reality television memorabilia.

Danielle Lloyd and Gemma Atkinson

Page 14

The photographed contents page confirms a feature involving Gemma Atkinson and Danielle Lloyd.

A promotional photograph shows the two personalities together under a headline referring to a celebrity charity football event involving Marcus Bent.

Both names are also advertised on the front cover.

Gemma Atkinson was particularly well known during this period for her modelling work and appearances in Hollyoaks, while Danielle Lloyd was a prominent television and glamour personality.

Their inclusion adds further appeal for collectors of British celebrity magazines from the 2000s.

Cristiano Ronaldo – Celebrity and Football Feature

Page 66

The magazine contains a humorous celebrity feature questioning Cristiano Ronaldo's public image.

The article is advertised on the cover and listed in the contents.

It reflects the celebrity-focused football coverage that appeared regularly in Zoo Weekly during Ronaldo's Manchester United years.

David Beckham – California Dreaming

Page 76

The magazine includes a sports feature about David Beckham and his move to Los Angeles.

The photographed contents spread shows a large portrait of Beckham alongside a red BMW car.

The article discusses his American football career and the publicity surrounding his move to LA Galaxy in 2007.

This is a notable period feature for collectors of Beckham memorabilia and football publications.

Top Gear – Polar Special

Page 4

The magazine includes coverage of Top Gear's North Pole adventure.

The photographed contents page features two presenters in red cold-weather jackets standing beside a Toyota four-wheel-drive vehicle.

The feature references the programme's polar expedition and the challenges involved.

The front cover also promotes an exclusive interview connected with the show.

An interesting addition for collectors of Top Gear and British motoring television memorabilia.

Jamie Murray – Wimbledon

Page 38

The sports section includes coverage of tennis player Jamie Murray following his Wimbledon mixed doubles success.

The photographed contents page shows Murray celebrating with a trophy.

The article reflects the British sporting headlines of July 2007.

Motoring – BMW 1 Series Coupé

Page 40

The contents spread features a red BMW 1 Series Coupé.

The article promotes the compact performance-oriented BMW and its sporting design.

This provides additional interest for collectors of motoring magazines and early BMW 1 Series material.

Additional Contents

Other articles and regular features visible in the contents pages include:

• Top Gear and its polar expedition.

• Celebrity and entertainment news.

• Big Brother 8 coverage.

• Imogen Thomas photographic features.

• Danielle Lloyd and Gemma Atkinson.

• Cristiano Ronaldo.

• David Beckham and LA Galaxy.

• Jamie Murray and Wimbledon.

• Golf coverage and the British Open.

• Video game previews.

• Humorous celebrity interviews.

• Reader letters and photographs.

• Weekly jokes and quotations.

• Technology and gadgets.

• Style and grooming.

• Film, music and gaming reviews.

• Seven-day television listings.

• Regular Zoo Weekly editorial features.

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, attractive colouring, with the red, black, white and yellow graphics remaining clearly visible.

The main Imogen Thomas photograph is bright and well presented.

Visible condition points include:

• Light rubbing and surface wear around the cover.

• Some creasing and handling marks along the spine.

• Minor wear to the top and bottom edges.

• Small signs of corner wear.

• Slight bending and waviness around the outer edges.

• Light surface marks consistent with previous handling.

The main cover photograph, issue details and printed headlines remain clearly legible.

Spine and Binding

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

The photographed pages remain attached to the magazine.

No completely detached pages are apparent in the supplied photographs.

Interior Pages

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

The Imogen Thomas double-page feature remains visually presentable, with the central fold visible.

The separate Zoo Babe Collection photograph also appears well preserved.

Minor handling wear, page curvature and light creasing can be seen in the interior photographs.

There are no obvious major tears in the photographed pages.

Rear Cover

The rear cover features a full-page advertisement for the Transformers film, promoting its July 2007 cinema release.

The advertisement includes artwork featuring the Transformers characters and a cityscape.

The cover retains strong dark and orange colouring.

Some minor surface wear, rubbing and light edge wear are visible.

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, not a mint or new copy.

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

Please examine all 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 supplements, inserts, DVDs, samples or other items that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

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.

• Imogen Thomas.

• Big Brother 7 and Big Brother 8.

• Gemma Atkinson.

• Danielle Lloyd.

• British reality television memorabilia.

• 2000s glamour photography.

• Cristiano Ronaldo.

• David Beckham.

• Jamie Murray.

• Top Gear.

• BMW motoring memorabilia.

• Transformers film memorabilia.

• British entertainment magazines.

Magazine Details

Publication: Zoo Weekly Magazine
Issue Number: 178
Full Publication Date: 20–26 July 2007
Original UK Cover Price: £1.40
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Format: Printed weekly magazine
Condition: Pre-owned
SKU: 1596