Cinefantastique Magazine – April 1983 – Jim Henson: The Dark Crystal – Near Mint (NM)
This is an original Cinefantastique Magazine from April 1983, featuring an extensive cover story on Jim Henson and the ambitious fantasy epic The Dark Crystal. The magazine is in near mint condition, with no major flaws and only the faintest signs of handling. The pictured copy is the exact item you will receive. Please review photos for reference. We offer combined shipping, and every magazine is shipped in a clear protective sleeve to ensure protection and long-term preservation.
Contents
Features
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The Dark Crystal – Alan Jones chronicles the five-year creative journey and $25 million production that brought Jim Henson’s richly detailed world to the screen. (p.32)
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Of Precocious Pigs, Singing Cabbages, and a Little Green Frog Named Kermit – Judith P. Harris provides a career retrospective on Jim Henson, from his student puppeteering days to the success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. (p.25)
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Videodrome – Tim Lucas analyzes David Cronenberg’s cerebral sci-fi thriller, praising it as his boldest and most provocative work to date. (p.4)
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The Hunger – Paul R. Gagne explores Dick Smith’s innovative aging makeups for David Bowie and the creative hurdles of crafting authentic mummies. (p.16)
Reviews
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Creepshow – David J. Hogan (p.56)
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Sorceress – Christopher Martin (p.56)
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Halloween III – Mike Mayo (p.57)
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Q – Mike Mayo (p.57)
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Class Reunion – Kyle Counts (p.58)
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The Sender – Mike Mayo (p.58)
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The Dark Crystal – Allen Malmquist (p.59)
A superb issue for collectors of fantasy and film history, this edition celebrates Jim Henson’s artistry and the innovative techniques that shaped The Dark Crystal, alongside insightful commentary on early 1980s genre cinema.