Zoo Magazine 23-29 May 2008 Gemma Garrett Seren Gibson Kelly Brook SKU 1473

Original UK Zoo Magazine, Issue 221, dated 23-29 May 2008. This is a very model and celebrity-focused issue from the late-2000s Zoo era, with Gemma Garrett as the principal cover feature and additional glamour/editorial content featuring Seren Gibson and other personalities.

The front cover is dominated by a large photograph of Gemma Garrett, promoted as the newly crowned Miss GB, with the headline built around Zoo's exclusive Miss GB feature. The issue contains a substantial photographic feature on Garrett along with the magazine's usual mix of celebrity, entertainment, sport, television, gaming, cars, gadgets and humour.

Models & Famous People Featured

Gemma Garrett
The main cover star and one of the strongest features in this issue. The contents page identifies the feature as “Miss GB Gemma Garrett Strips!”, with the feature beginning around page 46. The cover also identifies her by name beneath a smaller photograph.

Seren Gibson
Another major photographic feature. The contents advertise “Seren's saucy pics & secrets”, and the supplied interior photographs show a substantial Seren Gibson pictorial spread beginning around page 56.

Natalie is mentioned in the contents as part of a fashion/student feature.

Other famous people clearly referenced or pictured in the photographed pages include:

• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Wayne Rooney
• Didier Drogba
• Cesc Fàbregas
• Matt Lucas
• Patrick Vieira
• Reggie Yates
• Fearne Cotton
• Harrison Ford, through the Indiana Jones coverage

Magazine Contents

This issue contains a broad range of contemporary May 2008 material.

Gemma Garrett / Miss GB Feature
One of the key selling points of the magazine is Zoo's exclusive feature with newly crowned Miss GB Gemma Garrett. She occupies the majority of the front cover and receives a prominent interior feature.

Seren Gibson Feature
The supplied photographs show a multi-page glamour/editorial feature devoted to Seren Gibson, including both posed photography and accompanying editorial text.

Football & Champions League
There is a particularly strong football element to this issue, including a 12-page Champions League special covering the Moscow final. Cristiano Ronaldo and Chelsea/Manchester United material can be seen in the photographed pages.

Additional sporting names and subjects include Wayne Rooney, Patrick Vieira, Didier Drogba and other prominent players from the period.

Cesc Fàbregas
The contents advertise a backstage feature involving Cesc Fàbregas and Matt Lucas.

Indiana Jones
A prominent feature covers Indiana Jones, with Harrison Ford pictured in character and the magazine advertising a full inside story tied to the then-current film.

Ferrari California
The opening pages also advertise a first look at the then-new Ferrari California, described as a 190mph Ferrari.

Games & Entertainment
The issue includes coverage of contemporary video games including Star Wars and Guitar Hero 4, alongside entertainment, technology and lifestyle features.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage magazine – please study all photographs carefully.

From the supplied images:

• Front cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable.
• Main cover image and headlines retain strong colour.
• There is visible general handling and shelf wear, particularly around the outer edges.
• Top and bottom corners show light wear/softening.
• Some minor creasing and waviness is visible around the cover edges.
• Spine appears intact but shows rubbing and age-related wear.
• Interior pages shown are generally clean, bright and clearly readable.
• Normal curvature is visible where the magazine has been opened for photography.
• No obvious major staining or water damage can be seen in the supplied photographs.
• No major detached pages are apparent from the photographs.
• Rear cover shows noticeable edge rubbing and small creases, especially around the lower and outer edges.
• Lower spine/rear-cover area shows some rubbing and minor surface loss consistent with storage.
• Overall condition is consistent with a weekly magazine that is now over fifteen years old.

Issue Details

Publication: Zoo Magazine
Issue: 221
Full Date: 23-29 May 2008
Main Cover Star: Gemma Garrett
Other Featured Names: Seren Gibson, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba, Cesc Fàbregas, Matt Lucas
Era: Original late-2000s UK men's lifestyle / celebrity magazine
Condition: Pre-owned with visible age, edge and handling wear

Please use the photographs as the primary guide to exact condition and contents, as they show the actual magazine being sold.

SKU 1473