When Smash Hits finally closed in early 2006 it was an end of an era.

Later in 2006 a Best Of Smash Hits 80's book was released.  This ran to almost 200 pages and showcased Smash Hits in it's glory days of the 1980's.  

THE BEST OF SMASH HITS is for all those readers: a glorious, full-colour celebration of all the best (and some of the worst) bits. Including all the best features (Morrissey and Pete Burns' legendary joint interview!); the weirdest cover stars (Strawberry Switchblade!), the strangest song lyrics, the best 'black type' letters and more, it will also include memories from those who worked on the magazine. Genuinely engrossing, a hugely entertaining jaunt back to a time when journalists asked irreverent questions and pop stars had to answer them.

Neil Tennant who worked on the magazine in the early 80's, provided a Forward for the book while Mark Frith edited the book.