David Essex (May 1, 1976) Big Colour Pin-Up & Feature – Look-in Magazine Cover

In early May 1976, popular British teen magazine Look-in featured heartthrob David Essex on the cover, promising readers a big colour pin-up and exclusive interview

SOURCE DETAILS

Publication: Look-in (Junior TVTimes) Date: Week ending May 1, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover

THE STORY This colourful issue celebrates David Essex with a major cover spotlight, alongside other attractions including “Space: 1999”, “The Tomorrow People”, Brian Moore’s FA Cup Final coverage, and an exciting Safari Park competition

CONTEXT & NOTES 1976 was a peak year for David Essex’s popularity as a singer and actor. Look-in was the go-to weekly magazine for younger pop fans, and this cover perfectly reflects the bright, pin-up-driven teen magazine culture of the mid-1970s.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: David Essex front cover & pin-up feature

Era: 1976 – Peak teen idol period Tone: Bright, colourful and youthful

Photography: Large painted colour portrait of David Essex

Audience: UK junior pop and TV fans

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

A vibrant Look-in magazine cover dominated by a large painted portrait of curly-haired David Essex in a yellow jacket. Bold headlines promote the Essex feature, Space: 1999, The Tomorrow People, and the FA Cup Final.

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