Gers wrote:
Paul Gorman, The Story Of The Face, The Magazine That Changed Culture.
Weighing in at a hefty 40 odd quid, and probably not far off 40 odd pounds, it's the story of hipster bible The Face. From it's humble beginnings in a cramped office in Soho, to it's global domination of 80's fashion trends. To it's ultimate demise as editor and owner Nick Logan overreached himself with Arena and it's younger siblings in the face of Loaded etc'.
Obviously the Jason Donavon tail is the highlight, no pun intended, but I was surprised that that debacle didn't kill it off.
I was an avid reader from the very first edition, right through to almost the end, and I wish I still had the first edition now. As it currently changes hands for stupid money.
I bought it from the second issue, but quickly gave up after about issue 10. I wore some stupid clothes back then.