FIRST ISSUES

FIRST ISSUES

          It’s the first of July, my birth month. I’m itching to post something! I thought, it should be something connected to me. Ah yes! The first of my birth month, so I’m posting the covers of the First Issues of my magazine collections.

          I have already previously posted some of them in this same blog together with my collections of Philippine komiks first issues on the particular day they were released.

          Among those published in the United States and other countries are the following:

 

PEOPLE WEEKLY

          Mia Farrow on the first cover of this American celebrity magazine. Contains human-interest stories, and news and current events about the life of celebrities.

People Weekly (March 4, 1974).

 

MARTIAL ARTS MOVIES

          Jackie Chan, when he was still on the rise to stardom, on the first cover of this Inside Kung-Fu offshoot. Contains interviews, reviews, and insight about different martial arts films.

Martial Art Movies (1979).



SHORT LIST

          Daniel Craig (as James Bond) on the first cover of this weekly men’s magazine. Contains articles of just about everything from cars to news, to lifestyle catering for men.

Short List (September 20, 2007).



 

COMPLETE SURVIVALIST (Survive without fear)

          Featured on the first cover of this pro-intuitive magazine is a Swiss knife stabbed on the desert sand. Contains, as its editor puts it, the “broadest range of information on survival, preparedness, and self reliance” in a “rapidly changing and increasingly dangerous world” facing the threats of natural and man-made disasters.

Complete Survivalist (2010).



KASANOVA (That’s with a “K”)

          Model-actress Bridgetta Tomarchio on the first cover of the “exotic edition” of this men’s magazine. Contains sexy pictures, and articles and insights about sex, dating, cars, gadgets, travel, etc.

Kasanova Exotic Edition (January-February 2011).

 

SECRET SOCIETIES

          Portrait of American president George Washington on the cover of this US News publication. Contains many interesting information and insights on the title subject – secret societies.

Secret Societies (Mysteries of History, May 2011).

AEON (No Flux?)

          Anne Ilonzeh, the first African-American Charlie’s Angel, on the first cover of this magazine of men’s “empowerment.” Contains, aside from erotic pictures, an array of articles that provide “sexy, savvy, style solutions” to men’s attainment of wealth, power and respect.

Aeon Men’s Magazine (October 2011).

MILITARY SURPLUS

          The Russian M91/30, the German K98k, and the U.S. M1 Garand, featured on the premier issue’s cover of the magazine. Contains an “arsenal” of articles about guns and weaponry relics.

Military Surplus (April 2013).



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September 20



SEPTEMBER 20

Lagim Komiks Magasin Blg. 546, Setyembre 20,1971
Tampok sa taklob-pahina ang kuwentong “Flores Jasmin na isinulat ni Rio  O. Oreta
at iginuhit ni Buddy Gernale

 

  

GLIMPSE FROM THE PAST

American climbers on their way to Mount Everest,
on the cover of Life (September 20, 1963)

FIRST ISSUE

Daniel Craig on the cover of the first issue of
Short List (September 20, 2007).

The English magazine Short List (For Men) first came into circulation on September 20, 2007. As a whole, the magazine catered to intellectual men. It contains article on current news, and views and opinions in various fields such as business, sports, travel, etc. James Bond actor Daniel Craig is on the first cover of Short List with the accompanying cover story “Find Your Inner Bond.”

          






Setyembre 20 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Setyembre 20, 1974, ang Unang Ginang Imelda R. Marcos tumungo sa People’s Republic of China sa kaniyang unang pagbisita roon bilang kinatawaan ng Pangulong Ferdinand E. Marcos.

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Personalities and celebrities born on September 20:

1898 – Josefa Llanes Escoda, civic leader, educator and founder of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines – in Dingras, Ilocos Norte (d. January 6, 1945).

1931 – Dolores A. Ramirez, agriculturist, cytogenetist and National Scientist (1997) – in Calamba, Laguna.

1948 – Reynante “Rey” Magat Langit, newscaster and newspaper columnist – in Pampanga.

1955 – Jay Sonza (full name Jose Yumang Sonza), newscaster, talk show host and television station manager – in Macabebe, Pampanga.

1964 – Rita Avila (real name Ana Marie Errea), actress and writer – in Manila.

Rita Avila
on the cover of Celebrity World (September 25, 1995)

 

1983 – Asia Agcaoili (full name Junelyn Alexis Agcaoili), actress, model, columnist, radio disc jockey and television host – in Isabela.

Asia Agcaoili
placed No. 13 on FHM (Philippines) “100 Sexiest Woman in the World” for 2006
(Photo taken by Victor Consunji)



Anna Kournikova on the cover of
FHM Philippines (September 2001).

Picture Trivia

          Russian tennister Anna Kournikova was born of athletic parents. Her dad, Sergei Kournikova is a Greco-Roman wrestling champion, while her mom, Alla, is a 400-meter runner.
          As of 2012, the highest world ranking that Kournikova attained is eighth in 2000. She was, however, together with Martina Hingis, were ranked World Doubles number one in 1999 and 2002. They were called “The Spice Girls of Tennis.”
          Do you know that in the card game Texas Hold ‘em Poker there is a card combination called Anna Kournikova?” This is a combination of an Ace and a King of different suit. The term was coined by poker commentator Vince van Patten who even quipped “It looks good but never wins.”
          In 2002, Kournikova was chosen by FHM as World’s Sexiest Woman.”

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