Magazine Okapi n°179 May 1979 vintage retro youth press tennis

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This magazine, visible in the photo, is an old issue of Okapi, an iconic youth publication in France, presented here in its bimodal version "a newspaper + a special report." The cover features a tennis player in action, dressed in a white outfit with black and red stripes, a white headband, and white sports shoes. In the upper left corner, we can see the cartoon characters that regularly appeared on Okapi's front page, adding a playful touch to the graphic design of the time.

The title "OKAPI" appears in large letters, underlined by the subtitle "un journal + un dossier" (a newspaper + a special report). This is issue 179, dated May 1-15, 1979, as specified at the bottom of the cover. The listed price is 8 francs for France and 65 FB for Belgium. The main themes are highlighted in colored characters on the left: "TENNIS: it's your turn to play!" in bright yellow, "DIY: grand referendum." in green, which reflects the dynamic and educational tone of the adolescent magazine from the late 1970s.

The central visual, very typical of youth press from this period, emphasizes sports and physical activity, key elements of Okapi's editorial line. The magazine stands out for its flexible format, full-page color printing, and its characteristic retro look of late seventies publications. The typography, colors, and graphic style are also representative of youth press from that era.

The lower right corner shows a slight crease and minor wear, attesting to the age of the copy. The entire cover remains legible and well-preserved despite some visible signs of use on the edges and corners. No other major defects are visible on the presented side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the corners and bottom right edge, noticeable crease. Cover colors still vibrant, text and illustrations legible.

Did you know? Okapi magazine, launched in 1971 by Bayard Presse, made its mark on several generations of readers thanks to its educational approach, thematic reports, and original illustrations. In the 1970s, it often highlighted major sporting and cultural events of the time, while offering practical activities and investigations for adolescents.

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