This August 2003 edition of Men Only serves as a vibrant time capsule of early two thousands British lad culture and glamour photography. The cover features the recognizable face of Melinda Messenger who appears in a bold cleavage shock feature that highlights her transition from a popular Page Three girl to a household television name.

Inside the magazine collectors will find a dedicated spread titled Grab a Handful featuring stunning images of a model named Mel in her first ever striptease alongside other notable figures like Georgina Law who appears in a special Babe Georgina Law Does Pink editorial.

Published by Paul Raymond Publications this issue maintains the irreverent and cheeky spirit characteristic of the era with content ranging from genuine reader letters to niche interest features like Secretarial Stripping and Dildo Dykes. The aesthetic reflects a period when soft core glamour and celebrity tabloid culture intersected frequently providing a raw look at the media landscape that propelled models like Messenger into mainstream stardom.

As a staple of the UK top shelf market during the early millennium this volume remains a sought after piece for those documenting the history of British adult periodicals and the specific cultural zeitgeist of the decade.

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