Description
Seventeen Magazine September 1970 – “The Paul McCartney Puzzle” Issue (No Label, VG Condition)
Uncover a slice of pop culture history with the Seventeen Magazine September 1970 issue, featuring the intriguing headline feature “The Paul McCartney Puzzle.” Published by Triangle Publications, Inc., this back-to-school edition blends career inspiration, fashion evolution, cultural commentary, and celebrity curiosity—highlighting both working teens and a deep dive into one of The Beatles’ most talked-about members. The item is in very good condition with minor wear along the edges and is the exact copy pictured. It includes a protective plastic cover for preservation.
Issue Highlights:
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Fashion Meets Function – This issue celebrates the young working woman with “On the Job” fashion across pages 106–113. From actress Susan Dey to sales and beauty professionals, real young women model fall’s newest styles in the workplace. Look out for creative pieces like “Square Dance Patternings,” “Snaky Patternings… with Suede,” and “Black Is Back, Blazed in Red.” Practical, wearable, and bold—this is fall fashion with a purpose.
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The Paul McCartney Puzzle – One of the standout features of this issue, “Puzzle over Paul” by famed puzzlemaster Margaret Farrar, invites readers into a playful but reflective take on the post-Beatles Paul McCartney mystery. It’s a pop culture time capsule that captures the spirit of curiosity and admiration for one of music’s most iconic figures.
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Beauty & Body Confidence – Fall gets a refresh with “New Beauty Looks for Fall” and “Beauty View: Maria Says...” Also featured are personal care pieces like “The Scent Scene” and fashion-fit content such as “Body Talk,” “Stretch-on Sleeks,” and “Panty Power.”
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Real Talk & Reader Voices – Discover insightful essays like “Searching for a New Faith” and “Right Feeling... Wrong Boy?” by Dr. Benjamin Spock. Readers also weigh in through poems, letters, and personal reflections, including “In My Opinion” by 19-year-old Eloise Crabtree.
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Fiction and Inspiration – Short stories “The Gift of Home” and “The Baroque Marble” are joined by motivational interviews such as “Kathleen Kennedy: Everything That Happens Has to Change You” by Barbara Kevles.
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Home, Food & Lifestyle – This issue offers light-hearted and useful content like “Lunches Go-Lightly,” “Cooking with Cool,” and desk decorating ideas in “The Bright-on Desk.” Plus, see what’s trending in “Record Reviews,” “Pop Personality” (featuring Oliver), and the ever-popular “Shop Wise.”
This original 1970 issue of Seventeen Magazine captures the aspirations, voices, and style of a generation coming of age at the start of a new decade. It’s ideal for collectors, Beatles fans, vintage fashion lovers, or anyone interested in the cultural energy of the early '70s.
Please Note:
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Minor wear on edges due to age. Please examine photos for exact condition.
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Combined shipping is available upon request.
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Every item is shipped in a protective plastic sleeve.
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Own this authentic Seventeen September 1970 issue and piece together a part of Paul McCartney’s mystique—while celebrating the voices and styles of young women of the era.