Cinefantastique Magazine December 1981 cover featuring Ray Harryhausen, highlighting stop-motion animation with an image of a blue creature, showcasing the title 'Stop-Motion Magician'.
Interior page of Cinefantastique Magazine December 1981 displaying the table of contents, featuring articles on Ray Harryhausen's early years, 'Swamp Thing', 'Cat People', and 'The Works'.
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Cinefantastique Magazine December 1981 cover featuring Ray Harryhausen, highlighting stop-motion animation with an image of a blue creature, showcasing the title 'Stop-Motion Magician'.Interior page of Cinefantastique Magazine December 1981 displaying the table of contents, featuring articles on Ray Harryhausen's early years, 'Swamp Thing', 'Cat People', and 'The Works'.

Cinefantastique Magazine December 1981 Ray Harryhausen Stop-Motion Near Mint NM

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Cinefantastique Magazine – December 1981 – Ray Harryhausen: Stop-Motion – Near Mint (NM)

This is an original Cinefantastique Magazine from December 1981, featuring a detailed chronicle of Ray Harryhausen’s early career and legacy in stop-motion animation. 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 safe storage and preservation.

Contents

Features

  • Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years, 1920–1957 – Ted Newsom traces Harryhausen’s journey from a teenage backyard animator to one of fantasy cinema’s most influential artists. (p.24)

  • Swamp Thing – Dan Scappetotti explores how Wes Craven overcame swamps, snakes, sickness, and tight budgets while adapting the DC comic. (p.16)

  • Cat People – Stephen Rebello discusses Paul Schrader’s stylized remake of Jacques Tourneur’s classic horror tale, with Burman Studio’s innovative makeups. (p.20)

  • The Works – Dan Scappetotti highlights an experimental animated feature created with computer technology instead of traditional cels. (p.22)

Reviews

  • An American Werewolf in London – Steven Dimeo (p.10)

  • Tarzan, the Ape Man – David J. Hogan (p.11)

  • Wolfen – Paul M. Sammon (p.11)

  • Deadly Blessing – David J. Hogan (p.12)

  • Heavy Metal – Tim Lucas (p.13)

Departments

  • Editor’s Notes (p.3)

  • Coming (p.4)

  • Short Notices (p.14)

  • Letters (p.46)

A superb collectible for fans of classic fantasy and visual effects, this issue offers a rich portrait of Ray Harryhausen’s pioneering contributions to stop-motion alongside coverage of early 1980s horror, science fiction, and animation.

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