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Cinefantastique Magazine – April 1982 (Vol. 12, No. 2) – Conan the Barbarian – VG, No Label
This April 1982 issue of Cinefantastique (Vol. 12, No. 2) is a special collector’s edition devoted to Conan the Barbarian. Written and reported by Paul M. Sammon, it offers an in-depth look at John Milius’ bold adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s sword-and-sorcery legend. Articles include an interview with Milius on the art of staging action, a behind-the-scenes feature on the film’s production, and a profile of production designer Ron Cobb, who gave the Hyborian Age its distinctive visual style.
Alongside the Conan coverage, the issue features genre highlights such as David Cronenberg’s Videodrome, the making of Creepshow with George Romero and Stephen King, makeup artist Michele Burke’s work on Quest for Fire, and a look at the effects challenges of Swamp Thing.
This copy is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear. The item pictured is exactly the one you will receive. Please review photos for additional condition details. All magazines ship in a plastic protective sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Table of Contents
Conan the Barbarian Special (by Paul M. Sammon)
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22 – Director John Milius – His views on murder, mayhem, movies, and working for Dino DeLaurentiis.
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28 – Filming the Movie – How Conan came to life; Milius’ passion for staging epic action.
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64 – Designer Ron Cobb – Cobb discusses shaping the Hyborian Age’s distinctive look.
Features
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4 – Videodrome – Tim Lucas on David Cronenberg’s exploration of sex and violence on TV, with effects by Rick Baker.
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16 – Creepshow – Paul R. Gagne reports on Romero, King, and Savini’s tribute to E.C. Comics.
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72 – Who is Michele Burke? – Jordan R. Fox profiles the Quest for Fire makeup artist.
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74 – Making Up Swamp Thing – Michael Kaplan covers William Munns’ battle with budget and swamp conditions.
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88 – Death Bite’s Giant Serpent – Dan Scappetotti unravels the story behind a Canadian demon-snake thriller.
Reviews
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Ghost Story — Tim Lucas (p.82)
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The Beast Within — Paul Mandell (p.83)
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Saturday the 14th — Dan Scappetotti (p.83)
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Light Years Away — Ray Pride (p.84)
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Venom — David Bartholomew (p.84)
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Heartbeeps — Kyle Counts (p.85)
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Darkroom — Bill Kelley (p.86)
Condition Notes:
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Very good overall; light wear along edges.
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Bright cover colors, no mailing label.
Shipping & Handling:
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Combined shipping available on request.
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All items are packed with care in clear protective covers.
A must-have issue for fans of Conan the Barbarian, John Milius, or early ’80s fantasy cinema!