Light & Shade Magazine Covers (1950’s)


A set of covers from the publication ‘Light & Shade’ from the late 1950s. I have a set of 15 covers from No.1 to No.15, but have no idea if that is a full set? These were produced by Russell Gay and published by Dalrow Publication Ltd. Pennine Publications, Bolton. A very similar set of magazines in the same style, including Tricoloured covers was published under the title ‘Line & Form’, but by Eva Grant (I also have a set of these to edit and post).

I love the covers of this magazine, especially the use of one primary colour per cover. I think my favourites are No.8, No.9 (June Simpson) and No.12.

Light & Shade No.12 Cover


The cover of light and shade No.12 from the 1960s featuring the stunning figure of an unknown beauty in gold.  I’ve also included a shot of the same model from the pages within, with both shots showing her as a reflection in a mirror. Both shots show off her fabulous figure and curves, but can anyone identify her?

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