Cover of Seventeen Magazine October 1979 featuring a smiling model showcasing fashion and beauty trends, highlighting the editorial focus on 'The ABC's of Calligraphy' and teen culture.
Seventeen Magazine October 1979 issue featuring the Table of Contents with topics such as Beauty, Food, and Fiction/Poetry, showcasing a vintage aesthetic. The magazine is titled 'Seventeen Magazine October 1979 - The ABC's of Calligraphy'.
Advertisement for Natural Look Lilt hair product from Seventeen Magazine October 1979, featuring a model with curly hair and a cheerful smile. The ad emphasizes the ability of Natural Look Lilt to enhance hair style.
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Cover of Seventeen Magazine October 1979 featuring a smiling model showcasing fashion and beauty trends, highlighting the editorial focus on 'The ABC's of Calligraphy' and teen culture.Seventeen Magazine October 1979 issue featuring the Table of Contents with topics such as Beauty, Food, and Fiction/Poetry, showcasing a vintage aesthetic. The magazine is titled 'Seventeen Magazine October 1979 - The ABC's of Calligraphy'.Advertisement for Natural Look Lilt hair product from Seventeen Magazine October 1979, featuring a model with curly hair and a cheerful smile. The ad emphasizes the ability of Natural Look Lilt to enhance hair style.

Seventeen Magazine October 1979 The ABC's of Calligraphy No Label VG

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Seventeen Magazine October 1979 – The ABC’s of Calligraphy – No Label – VG

This vintage October 1979 issue of Seventeen Magazine highlights “The ABC’s of Calligraphy” in its Young Living section, alongside fashion spreads, beauty guides, cultural features, and teen-focused articles. With a mix of practical how-tos, seasonal style inspiration, and profiles of rising stars like Lorenzo Lamas, this issue offers a well-rounded snapshot of late-1970s teen culture.

Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear consistent with its age. Please see detailed photos for reference. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Each copy is shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.

Highlights from the Table of Contents:

  • Beauty & Fashion

    • Makeover for College (p. 38)

    • B is for Beauty (p. 115)

    • Show Your True Colors (p. 116)

    • Film Clips: New hairdos inspired by classic films (p. 124)

    • Find Your Face Shape—Frame It with a Hat (p. 128)

    • Paris: French Teens with an Eye for Fashion (p. 148)

    • And Sew to Sleep: Fashion DIY (p. 154)

    • Sew a Jacket ’n Back It! (p. 156)

  • Food

    • Now You’re Cooking! German pot roast (p. 47)

    • The Pick of the Crop: Apple-based recipes (p. 164)

  • Young Living

    • The ABC’s of Calligraphy: Learn the basics of the craft (p. 102)

    • Write On! (p. 166)

    • The Stamp Act: Collecting and creativity (p. 168)

  • Articles & Features

    • A Friendly Ghost Named Mike by Marci Knight (p. 42)

    • Can Close Friends Ever Be Too Close? by Maria Terrone (p. 142)

    • How to Interview a College by Helen Whitcomb (p. 146)

    • More Than a Hollywood Kid: Profile of Lorenzo Lamas by Edwin Miller (p. 158)

    • Those Nasty Guilt Feelings by Julius Segal, Ph.D. (p. 160)

  • Fiction & Poetry

    • The Paris Story by Jeffrey Robinson (p. 162)

    • Poetry selections (p. 180)

  • Regular Features & Mini-Mag

    • Relating: “I love my parents, but I can’t talk to them” by Abigail Wood (p. 106)

    • Sports: ODU’s hoop hotshot by Glenn Lewis (p. 92)

    • Spotlight: Movies, records, and personalities by Edwin Miller (p. 63)

    • Mini-Mag: Topics include cures for clumsiness, unicorn lore, and more (pp. 51)

This issue stands out for its calligraphy feature, a hands-on skill reflective of 1970s creative living, paired with fashion, beauty, and cultural commentary. With its balance of lighthearted lifestyle content and thoughtful articles, it remains a collectible piece of teen media history.

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