Description
Seventeen Magazine – March 1972 – “Exploring the Stark Mojave” – No Label – Very Good Condition
This original Seventeen Magazine issue from March 1972 is a standout West Coast-themed edition that captures the vibrant and eclectic spirit of California youth culture. Published by Triangle Publications, Inc., this vintage issue is in very good condition with only minor edge wear. The item shown in the photos is the exact one you will receive. It comes in a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Issue Highlights:
Theme: California Living
From fashion to food, this issue dives deep into the California lifestyle. Whether you're drawn to sun-kissed beauty routines or high-energy desert treks, this edition offers an inspiring and multifaceted look at the Golden State.
Fashion Features:
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The Way It Is presents a vivid profile of four California girls and the stylish, sun-ready lives they lead.
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Beachwear and DIY fashion shine in segments like Sew It with Flowers, Sea Stitchings, and Beach Nuts.
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Swim Like a Star rounds out the seasonal style focus with standout swimwear tips.
Beauty:
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The Girls of California explains how West Coast teens maintain their looks in the sun and surf.
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The Sun, the Surf, Your Hair and California Know-How offer practical advice for weatherproofing your appearance with a relaxed, confident flair.
Food and Outdoor Life:
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Exploring the Stark Mojave is a practical guide to high-energy nutrition for backpacking adventures through the desert.
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New Food Freaks examines raw, organic trends taking root in California long before they hit the mainstream.
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Nature’s Table continues the focus on wholesome eating with earth-friendly options.
Articles and Commentary:
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Mendocino: Portrait of a Town by Art Kane offers a photojournalistic glimpse into rural California charm.
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Who Are the Jesus People? provides insight into a growing spiritual movement of the time.
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Watts Journal by 18-year-old Blair Levin is a poignant firsthand account of urban poverty, race, and awakening.
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Learning to Live with Earthquakes blends science and survival for West Coast readers living with constant tectonic threat.
Fiction and Reader Voices:
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The Top of the Mountain by M. de Koning Hoag is a powerful short story centered around identity and motorcycles.
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Youth commentary features prominently, including In My Opinion: California Ain’t What It’s Cracked Up To Be—Or Is It? by Christine Albert, age 18, and Life Without Father in the Young Living section.
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Readers also speak out in Free for All and submit poetry, opinions, and letters.
Culture and Entertainment:
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Close-Up on Zest in the West highlights musicians, actors, and creatives making their mark.
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Travel Takes explores the gritty realities of hitchhiking in an unforgettable and humorous account by 19-year-old Donne Kolberg.
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Plus, the latest on music, movies, and personalities in the Close-Up section, along with the announcement of Seventeen’s annual creative contests.
This edition of Seventeen is both a time capsule and a celebration of early 1970s youth culture on the West Coast—ideal for collectors, researchers, or anyone nostalgic for the era’s bold expression and introspection.
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