This Gala Christmas Issue from December 1 1987 stands as a premier example of eighties pop culture and high caliber editorial content featuring a striking cover and pictorial of Brigitte Nielsen Stallone who warms up the winter season at the height of her international fame.

The edition is a treasure trove for literary enthusiasts and collectors alike containing the historic lost chapter of Catch 22 by Joseph Heller alongside original contributions from legendary authors Ray Bradbury and Ed McBain. Adding to its significant cultural value the magazine includes the second part of the explosive Jessica Hahn feature titled The Cover Up following one of the most talked about scandals of the decade.

Intellectual depth is provided through an extensive interview with the provocative Gore Vidal while the lifestyle sections offer the ultimate guide on what men need to know for the era. The pages are further populated by prominent figures of the day including Justine Bateman and Dennis Quaid plus the dark humor of cartoonist Gahan Wilson and a retrospective on the sex stars of a crazed 1987.

This specific publication represents the sophisticated blend of glamour investigative journalism and world class literature that defined the legacy of the title during its most influential years.

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