Impact – IMS No. 79 – Spring 1991 (The Journal of the International Mackintosh Society)
A rare glimpse into the glossy, rustling world of rubber rainwear enthusiasts – nostalgic, intimate, and delightfully tactile from the golden era of the Mackintosh Society
Original Impact Spring 1991 (IMS No. 79), the official journal of the International Mackintosh Society. This 34-page issue captures the vibrant late-80s/early-90s community of rubber and mackintosh enthusiasts with member stories, personal letters, event reports, Ladies Pages, secretary’s notes, social calendars, and stunning photography of glossy rubber mackintoshes, rubber-lined garments, and sleek outfits
Download the full PDF to read the complete letters and stories from the original magazine.
Please note that these are home scans, so the quality can vary — some pages are clear, others are softer or slightly blurry. I’ll be improving the scanning over time.This issue continues the mix of nostalgia, reader letters and glossy rubber mackintosh imagery that has made the Weather Vain series so popular. We hope you enjoy it.If you have photos, stories, letters or cuttings you’d like to share, the Editor would love to hear from you — contributions from readers around the world are always very welcome.
Best Bits (Highlights for Sellers/Buyers):
- Photography & Visuals: Beautiful images of glossy rubber mackintoshes, satin-lined rubber, and latex – highly appealing for visual/tactile enthusiasts.
- Community Intimacy: Personal letters and member stories that reveal the “quiet thrill” and social side of the hobby.
- Nostalgic Heritage: Ties directly to the Mackintosh Society’s 1950s roots and 1980s–90s peak, edited in the Ian Turton tradition.
- Rarity: Spring 1991 issue from a small-run society journal; scarce on the market and part of an ongoing digital archive project.