The Magazine Girls 1960s - 1980s

The Magazine Girls is a multi-narrative memoir that captures a flash-bulb moment in counter-culture in a time of raw excitement, great creativity, opportunity, and sheer magical zeitgeist. It charts the lives and times of young women who worked on top teen magazines in the 1960s and 1990s, writing about and mixing with a new kind of aristocracy. The girls were to mature into high-profile fashion and beauty editors, PRs, stylists, features and showbusiness writers, working on best-selling womens magazines and national newspapers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

The Magazine Girls is a captivating memoir that captures a vibrant flash-bulb moment in counter-culture during a period of immense excitement, boundless creativity, and a truly magical zeitgeist. This unique multi-narrative narrative offers a rare insight into the world of publishing, coinciding with the impending surge of the media youth market.

Through seven personal stories, the book delves into the lives and times of young women who, as teenage school leavers, found themselves immersed in the glamorous world of top teen magazines during the 1960s and 1990s. These magazines included Rave, Mirabelle, Valentine, Loving, Petticoat, and 19, each playing a significant role in shaping the fashion and cultural landscape of their era.

The 1960s were a time of immense opportunity, and the girls embraced it wholeheartedly. They eagerly wrote about and mingled with a new aristocracy, consisting of renowned bands, fashion designers, photographers, make-up artists, and models. The names they interviewed during this period are a testament to the eclectic and influential individuals who graced the pages of these magazines: David Bowie, David Cassidy, Marc Bolan, Elton John, the Who, and Bob Marley, among many others.

As the girls matured, their talents and passions led them to pursue diverse career paths. They transitioned from being teenage magazine enthusiasts to becoming high-profile fashion and beauty editors, PRs, stylists, features and showbusiness writers, contributing to best-selling womens magazines such as Womans Own, Woman, and Good Housekeeping, Hello! and national newspapers.

The Magazine Girls resonates not only with those who experienced the extraordinary decades firsthand but also with younger generations who yearn for a glimpse into that era's vibrant spirit. It serves as a testament to the power of youth, creativity, and the pursuit of dreams, reminding us of the transformative impact that a single moment can have on our lives and the legacy we leave behind.

Weight: 554g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803136202