This rare edition of National News from March 1981 represents a distinct era of British adult interest publishing with its gritty combination of investigative journalism and glamour photography.

The cover features a detailed report on vice and nightlife titled Manchester Bonus which promises an inside look at the bars and brothels of the city during this period of urban transition. Typical of the publications news focused aesthetic the front page leads with Court Reports and sensational headlines that highlight the magazines unique blend of true crime elements and adult entertainment.

A striking cover model is presented in a classic soft focus style reflecting the photographic trends of the early eighties while the layout remains bold with its signature blue and white masthead and bright yellow typography. Collectors of vintage ephemera and social history will find this issue particularly interesting for its regional focus and the raw snapshot it provides of the UK adult industry during the transition from the seventies into the eighties.

The inclusion of the original 75p price point and the standard adult warnings underscores its place as a quintessential example of high street shelf titles from forty five years ago.

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