The FictionMags Index

Magazines, Listed by Title

Argosy (UK) (continued)

• * ___ v20 # 5, May 1959 (Amalgamated Press, The, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Player’s Navy Cut De Luxe, London School of Journalism & Gordon’s Gin). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Woman’s Journal. The Table of Contents now bills the magazine as “A Fleetway magazine”, although the publisher is still The Amalgamated Press. (Contents)
• * ___ v20 # 6, June 1959 (Amalgamated Press, The, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Gordon’s Gin). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Suspense. (Contents)
• * ___ v20 # 7, July 1959 (Amalgamated Press, The, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Gallagher’s Rich Dark Honeydew). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Popular Gardening. (Contents)
• * ___ v20 # 8, September 1959 (Amalgamated Press, The, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & State Building Society). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Playhour. Note that the August issue was not published because of a printers’ strike. (Contents)
• * ___ v20 # 9, October 1959 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there are only 2 full-page adverts in the front (Gordon’s Gin & Ovaltine). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for The Regent Institute. With this issue the publisher changes to Fleetway Publications. (Contents)
• * ___ v20 #10, November 1959 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 152pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Gallagher’s Rich Dark Honeydew). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for The Regent Institute. This issue has grown to 152pp. (Contents)
• * ___ v20 #11, December 1959 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there are only 2 full-page adverts in the front (Gordon’s Gin & Ovaltine). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Plantoids Limited. This issue has returned to the usual 144pp. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 # 1, January 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Wolseley). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Film Fun Annual. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 # 2, February 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Ovaltine). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 # 3, March 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Popular Gardening, London School of Journalism & Gallagher’s Rich Dark Honeydew). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 # 4, April 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Popular Gardening, London School of Journalism & Ovaltine). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 # 5, May 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (World Digest, London School of Journalism & Gordon’s Gin). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Gallagher’s Rich Dark Honeydew. [JN/PSP] (Contents)
• * ___ v21 # 6, June 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Gordon’s Gin). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Home. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 # 7, July 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Gallagher’s Rich Dark Honeydew). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Popular Gardening. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 # 8, August 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Popular Gardening). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 # 9, September 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Popular Gardening, London School of Journalism & Gallagher’s Rich Dark Honeydew). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 #10, October 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there are only 2 full-page adverts in the front (Gordon’s Gin & Ovaltine). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 #11, November 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Fleetway Annuals, London School of Journalism & Gallagher’s Rich Dark Honeydew). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for The Regent Institute. With this issue the cover design changes slightly such that the broad coloured band is now horizontal. (Contents)
• * ___ v21 #12, December 1960 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there are only 2 full-page adverts in the front (Gordon’s Gin & Ovaltine). The rear cover is a single full-page advert for Fleetway Annuals. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 # 1, January 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 2 full-page adverts (Popular Gardening & London School of Journalism) and 2 half-page adverts (The Yorkshire Insurance Company & Linguaphone). The rear cover is a single full-page for The Regent Institute. With this issue the cover design changes dramatically. Argosy now appears in bold white text against a horizontal black bar toward the top of the page, with the remainder of the page divided into four rectangles, two white and two brightly coloured, with the Argosy ship in the top-right one. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 # 2, February 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Ovaltine). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 # 3, March 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there is only 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism) and 2 half-page adverts (R.A.F. & The Yorkshire Insurance Company). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 # 4, April 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Woman’s Journal, London School of Journalism & Ovaltine). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 # 5, May 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 160pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there are only 2 full-page adverts in the front (Gordon’s Gin & Woman’s Journal). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. With this issue the magazine merges with Suspense, although the only indication of this is that the title on the cover now reads “Suspense and Argosy” and the pagecount has grown to 160pp. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 # 6, June 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Woman’s Journal, London School of Journalism & Haig Whisky). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. The cover still reads “Suspense and Argosy” but the pagecount is back to 144pp. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 # 7, July 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, but there are still 2 full-page adverts (The Science Fiction Book Club & Haig’s Whisky), 1 half-page advert (Pelman Institute) and 2 quarter-page adverts (British Tutorial Institute & Lionel Stebbing) in the front. The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 # 8, August 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Guinness). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 # 9, September 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Fleetway Route Book, London School of Journalism & Gordon’s Gin). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. With this issue the title on the cover reverts to just Argosy. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 #10, October 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there are only 2 full-page adverts in the front (Gordon’s Gin & Ovaltine). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 #11, November 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Haig’s Whisky, London School of Journalism & Ovaltine). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v22 #12, December 1961 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there are only 2 full-page adverts in the front (Gordon’s Gin & Ovaltine). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 # 1, January 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, and there is only 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 # 2, February 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 144pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there are only 2 full-page adverts in the front (London School of Journalism & Ovaltine). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 # 3, March 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Woman’s Journal). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. With this issue the pagecount drops to 136pp and the quiz has been dropped. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 # 4, April 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, so there are only 2 full-page adverts in the front (London School of Journalism & Ovaltine). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 # 5, May 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Jack and Jill Books). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 # 6, June 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Woman’s Journal). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 # 7, July 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, and there is only 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 # 8, August 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, and there is only 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 # 9, September 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Bondman). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 #10, October 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Vitasafe Plan). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 #11, November 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Bondman). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v23 #12, December 1962 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & Look and Learn Books). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 # 1, January 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, and there is only 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 # 2, February 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Treasure, London School of Journalism & Woman’s Journal). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 # 3, March 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, and there is only 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 # 4, April 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, and there is only 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 # 5, May 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & The Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 # 6, June 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & The Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 # 7, July 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & The Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 # 8, August 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & The Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 # 9, September 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & The Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 #10, October 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Woman’s Mirror, London School of Journalism & The Fleet Street School). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 #11, November 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Carihuela Palace Hotel, London School of Journalism & Argosy). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v24 #12, December 1963 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 2 full-page adverts (Carihuela Palace Hotel & London School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 # 1, January 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & The Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 # 2, February 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & B.A. School of Successful Writing). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 # 3, March 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (The Yorkshire Insurance Company, London School of Journalism & B.A. School of Successful Writing). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 # 4, April 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 136pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & The Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 # 5, May 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 152pp, digest) Front page adverts are 3 full-page adverts (Argosy, London School of Journalism & The Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. With this issue the pagecount increases to 152pp. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 # 6, June 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 2/6d, 152pp, digest) In this issue the Table of Contents has moved to the inside front cover, and there is only 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 # 7, July 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Wilson McLean) From this issue the Table of Contents moves permanently to the inside front cover, and there is only 1 full-page advert in the front (Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is still a single full-page for The Regent Institute. With this issue the pagecount increases to 168pp, the price to 3/6d and the cover changes to a pictorial one. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 # 8, August 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Robb) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (The Regent Institute). The rear cover is now a single (colour) full-page for Player’s Gold Leaf. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 # 9, September 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Jon Davis) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (The Regent Institute). The rear cover is still a full-page for Player’s Gold Leaf. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 #10, October 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Robb) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (The Regent Institute). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Navy Cut. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 #11, November 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Hants) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (The Regent Institute). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Navy Cut. (Contents)
• * ___ v25 #12, December 1964 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Robb) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Navy Cut. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 1, January 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Robb) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (The Regent Institute). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Navy Cut. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 2, February 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Robb) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (London School of Journalism). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Gold Leaf. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 3, March 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by De Gasperi) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (Premier School of Writing). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Tipped. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 4, April 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Robb) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (Wilsons Motor Caravan Centre). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Navy Cut. With this issue the magazine is printed by The Chapel River Press Ltd., Andover. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 5, May 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Robb) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Gold Leaf. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 6, June 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by De Gasperi) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (Premier School of Writing). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Navy Cut. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 7, July 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Jon Davis) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Navy Cut. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 8, August 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Robb) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Gold Leaf. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 9, September 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Robb) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Tipped. (Contents)
• * ___ v26 # 10, October 1965 (Fleetway Publications, 3/6d, 168pp, digest, cover by Jon Davis) There is 1 full-page advert in the front (Premier School of Journalism). The rear cover is a full-page for Player’s Navy Cut. (Contents)