This vintage weekly edition of the British mens magazine captures the vibrant transition into the early sixties with a cover featuring the famous German entertainment duo the Kessler Twins. Alice and Ellen Kessler are depicted during the pivotal period when they were becoming international showbiz icons having recently performed at the Lido in Paris and represented West Germany at Eurovision.

The issue includes an inside feature detailing their welcome in Paris as they rose to fame for their inseparable dance and vocal performances. Alongside the glamour photography the publication contains a complete short story titled The Thief of Monte Carlo by Bret Martine providing the characteristic blend of fiction and escapism found in this era of lifestyle publishing.

Financial and social commentary is present through a topical article on savings titled They Are After Your Savings which promises startling disclosures on page ten. As a document of cultural history from the spring of 1961 this magazine reflects the interests of a midcentury readership with its mix of pinup style photography investigative reporting and serialized literature.

Collectors of twentieth century ephemera will appreciate this well preserved artifact of London publishing history which provides a unique window into the celebrities and social concerns of the decade.

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