JFK Jr. 1960-1999: Images of a Lifetime (Shout Out! Special Issue Vol. 1 #2)
Mass-produced commemorative magazine; print media on paper • Published by Shout Out! Publications; cover photography credited to Corbis-Sigma
Style & Movement
Contemporary American Commercial Media / Photojournalistic Commemorative Publication
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography and commercial color printing on glossy magazine stock
Creation Period
Late 1999 (Published shortly after the death of John F. Kennedy Jr. in July 1999)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches; standard portrait magazine format
Subject Description
Commemorative tribute to John F. Kennedy Jr. featuring a full-length cover image of him walking a dog, with text highlighting his life, his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and their tragic deaths. Includes an inset photo of the couple kissing.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible surface wear, curling of edges, and significant creasing/buckling across the left and center sections of the cover
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $20 USD (as part of a larger lot of Kennedy memorabilia)
Provenance History
Commercial retail item originally sold for $4.99 USD in 1999; likely acquired through newsstand or estate disposal
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 1990s era of celebrity culture and the intense public fascination with the Kennedy family 'dynasty' following the plane crash that killed JFK Jr., Carolyn, and Lauren Bessette.
Notable Features
Features the 'Shout Out! Special' branding and identifies as 'Vol. 1 #2'; explicitly credits all photos to Corbis-Sigma.
Condition Issues
Major vertical and horizontal creasing (waves) likely due to improper storage or moisture exposure; edge wear and corner blunting
Conservation Recommendations
Store flat in an acid-free archival poly-bag with a backing board to prevent further creasing and yellowing; keep out of direct UV light to prevent ink fading