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Our magazine Rainbow Review has been described as a journal not a fan magazine. This is due to the quality of the well researched articles, often about lesser known aspects of Judy's career.

The Rainbow Review is packed with rare photographs of Judy from both a professional and personal perspective. The layout of the magazine is stunning and it is produced on high quality paper.

“The latest Rainbow Review arrived a few days ago ... another triumph ... packed with dozens of photos I've never seen and the articles are always informative, well-written and diverse. For those who still haven't joined the Club, please do so to support the organization and also to make certain you receive these must-keep, must-see magazines. ... If you haven't joined the Club yet, now is the time! Personal kudos to Gary for his amazing work, year after year!”
    Steve Sanders
    author 'Rainbow's End - The Judy Garland Show'

Here are some examples of the content and photographs that you can expect in our biannual issues. Click on any of the covers to see a detailed version.
Cover of Issue 32 Issue 32

A Star Is Born collector's issue with original research, rare photographs in front and behind the camera.

  • Editorial: an extensively researched history of the movie including many rare photos
  • That Little Something Extra: A collective celebration of 'A Star Is Born' drawing on fond memories, critiques, analysis and anecdotes
  • Club News & Notes: Featuring two key articles: 'Judy and Mickey Deans' by Lorna Smith and 'The Judy Garland Show ' an alternative perspective by Randy Henderson
Cover of Issue 31 Issue 31

A special Judy Garland Show Special, with over 100 rare shots including candid photos taken by fans.

  • Editorial
  • The Pioneer Touch: Steve Sanders celebrates and dispels the rumours about Pioneer's breathtaking DVD restoration of The Judy Garland Show
  • Judy's Gang: Five fans reunite to share their stories of bench warming, picture taking and magic-in-the-making at Studio 43
  • Taming A Legend: Three contemporary news articles shed light on the network meddling that caused much of Judy's TV troubles
  • Be My Guest: In two reviews written at the time, Joan Coulson and Eleanor Lyon share their excitement at watching Judy work her television magic firsthand
  • Through The Years: Fans reflect on and remember The Judy Garland Show
  • Rainbow's End: Steve Sanders relates the Hollywood highs and lows behind the beginning (an end of) the feature film based on his best-selling chronicle of Judy's television work
  • Talk Of The Town: What's new and noteworthy
  • Idol Chatter: Sound bytes from around the globe
  • Club News & Notes
Cover of Issue 29 Issue 29/30, 66 pages

Includes:

  • Editorial: Surrender To Judy
  • Call the Press
  • Great Big Studio, Great Big Movie, Great Big Star - Judy at the NFT
  • A Toast To Miss Showbusiness
  • "Honey, I'm Coming To the Meeting"
  • The Party's Over: 80th Anniversary Recollections
  • Rainbow News
  • Rainbow Releases
  • Club News
Cover of Issue 28 Issue 28, 36 pages

A celebratory issue with an 80th anniversary editorial about Judy's legacy - 'The Divine Spark That Sends Shivers Down Your Spine', by Gary Horrocks. 65 great photographs, many rare.

Cover of Issue 27 Issue 27, 80 pages
  • Editorial
  • At Long Last Here I Am: Judy Garland In Europe - 1951
  • Rainbow News
  • Inhabiting The Legend: The Aftermath Of Me And My Shadows
  • Rainbow Releases
  • Once More That All-Time Thrill: A Carnegie Celebration - Part Two
  • Club Page
Cover of Issue 26 Issue 26, 48 pages
Cover of Issue 25 Issue 25, 48 pages
  • Special pictorial issue covering Judy's entire career. Contains many rare photographs.
Cover of Issue 24 Issue 24, 42 pages
  • Editorial
  • No Punches Pulled - Judy Down Under: Sydney May, 1964
  • Rainbow News
  • Judy & Liza at the London Palladium: A Pictorial Celebration
  • Rainbow Releases
  • Planting Stars - Judy in Scandinavia 1969
  • The Judy Garland Club Page
Cover of Issue 23 Issue 23, 48 pages
  • Editorial
  • I Belong to London
  • Rainbow News
  • Lose That Long Face
  • Rainbow's End ... and Beyond
  • Postcard From Minnesota
  • They Tell Me I'm A Legend
  • Judy Garland In Cabaret
  • Talk Of The Town: Judy Garland
  • A Legend In Town
  • Legend On A Tightrope
  • Rainbow Releases
  • Judy - With Love
  • Judy & Liza: A Pictorial
  • The Judy Garland Club Page
Cover of Issue 22 Issue 22, 38 pages
  • Editorial
  • What Becomes A Legend Most?
  • Postcard From Minnesota: Take One
  • A Lifelong Dedication
  • My Passion For Judy Garland
  • Too Marvellous For Words
  • In All The Old Familiar Places
  • Postcard From Minnesota: Take Two
  • A Showcase For Judy
  • Rainbow News
  • Rainbow Releases
  • Bulletin Board
  • Media Watch
  • Once More That All-Time Thrill...
  • Club Page
Cover of Issue 21 Issue 21, 34 pages
  • Editorial
  • Meeting Judy
  • Growing Up With Judy Garland
  • Rainbow Quotes
  • Hollywood's Singing Sweetheart
  • It's All For You
  • Gerry Gowans' Garland
  • Rainbow News
  • It's Lovely To Be Back In London
  • I Could Go On Singing
  • Click Here For Judy
  • Media Watch
  • Postcard From Minnesota
  • Rainbow Releases
  • Bulletin Board
  • In Celebration
  • Club Page

More quotes on the Rainbow Review:

  • “It is absolutely stunning”
  • “...the finest - and most photographically rich - magazine ever assembled on behalf of Judy and her fans ... scores and scores of photographs in every magazine are increasingly astounding in their rarity and representation of Judy's life and times ... you are missing not only a great informational treasure and keepsake of a magazine...”
         - John Fricke

Do you have a story or article about Judy that you would like to share, or photos that members would like to see?

You can buy the Rainbow Review from the following outlets for a cover price of £7.

The only way of guaranteeing you receive a copy of every Rainbow Review is by joining the Club!

Are there any issues of Rainbow Review that you have missed? Back copies of some issues are available from Ronnie for £7.00 including p+p or $12.50 including p+p (please send an open cheque, stating the maximum payable, so you can be charged the correct amount if any of the ordered issues have sold out).

Current issues still available are: 26, 25, 24, 22 - but beware, back issues sell out quickly!

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