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POPEYE Special Issue 3 (Published November 20, 1978) | 1978 Tennis Boy Special | The Fusion of Sport and Style

POPEYE Special Issue 3 (Published November 20, 1978) | 1978 Tennis Boy Special | The Fusion of Sport and Style

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📖 Product Description

🗞️ About the Magazine

POPEYE is a magazine that was first published in 1976 and promotes Japanese culture, fashion, and lifestyle.
This magazine is the third special issue (published on November 20, 1978), and its special theme is "1978 Tennis Boy Special."

In the late 1970s, a tennis boom hit Japan. POPEYE was one of the first to take notice,
An in-depth feature on the style and culture of “tennis-playing boys = tennis boys”!

  • The fusion of tennis wear and fashion

  • Introducing the latest styles and gear to shine on the court

  • Information on notable athletes and tournaments both in Japan and overseas

  • How to choose your racket, shoes and bag

  • Proposing a lifestyle through tennis

This book is written with a POPEYE-like perspective, at the intersection of tennis as a sport and tennis as fashion.


📚 About the condition of the product

This is a **vintage magazine (used book)**.
There are signs of aging such as fading, small scratches, bent corners, scuffs, and slight stains.
If there are any tears or large stains on the inside pages, we will note them in separate photos.
Please understand the characteristics of used books before purchasing.


🚛 Shipping & Inventory Notice

This product is also being sold at POP UP events and through other sales channels (eBay, Shopee, etc.) .
Therefore, depending on the timing, we may not be able to provide stock due to overselling .
If the item is out of stock, we will contact you as soon as possible and cancel or refund your payment.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with a tracking number.


This special issue is also valuable as a record of the tennis culture of the 1970s.
This book is recommended not only for POPEYE fans, but also for those interested in the history of sports and fashion.
Please check out our other special issues and regular issues as well!

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