DEPECHE MODE Bong 17 Fanzine (Original 1991 UK issue of the highly sought-after Bong Fanzine, the official magazine issued exclusively to members of the Depeche Mode fan club. This example is Issue No. 17, distributed during a particularly significantperiod in the band's career following the enormous success of Violator and its accompanying world tour. Produced in limited quantities solely for fan club subscribers, the Bong fanzines offered fans exclusive access to band news, intervie0ws,photographs, tour information and behind-the-scenes material unavailable through the mainstream music press, making surviving copies increasingly desirable amongst Depeche Mode collectors. Often retained as treasured keepsakes by dedicated fans, complete original issues are becoming ever harder to find over three decades on, particularly in well-preserved condition. This example remains in Excellent condition, showing only light signs of age and handling).