Cinefantastique Magazine Summer 1980 Vol 10 No. 1 John Carpenter VG

Cinefantastique Magazine – Summer 1980 (Vol. 10, No. 1) – John Carpenter – VG, No Label

This Summer 1980 issue of Cinefantastique (Volume 10, Number 1) spotlights John Carpenter, tracing his journey from student filmmaker to one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed horror directors. The feature includes insights into Carpenter’s early work (Dark Star), his breakout success with Halloween, and the momentum gained from consecutive hits like The Fog. Additional highlights include a critique of the television adaptation of The Martian Chronicles, an article on Tanya’s Island, and reviews of major releases from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear. Please review the detailed photos—the item pictured is the exact copy you will receive. All items are shipped in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.

A fine collectible for John Carpenter fans and those interested in the evolution of horror and science-fiction cinema at the dawn of the 1980s.

Table of Contents

Features

• 5 – Carpenter: Riding High on Horror
  An extensive interview with John Carpenter, chronicling his path from fanzine artist to cult director and box-office force. / Interview by Jordan R. Fox

• 19 – The Martian Chronicles
  Steven Dimeo critiques NBC’s adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s classic, analyzing its troubled production and uneven results.

• 25 – Tanya’s Island
  Jordan R. Fox explores Alfred Sole and Pierre Brousseau’s sensual, myth-inspired Beauty and the Beast update.

Reviews

• Saturn 3 – Paul M. Sammon – p.13

• The Changeling – Jordan R. Fox – p.13

• Lathe of Heaven – Buzz Dixon – p.14

• The Fog – David Bartholomew – p.15

• Brave New World – Steven Dimeo – p.16

• All That Jazz – John Azzopardi – p.17

Departments

• Editor’s Notes – p.3

• Short Notices – p.12

• Coming – p.32

• Letters – p.46

• Classified Ads – p.46

Condition Notes:

• Very good condition, with light edge wear (see photos).

• The item shown is the exact one you’ll receive.

Shipping & Handling:

• Combined shipping available upon request.

• Every magazine is carefully packaged in a protective plastic sleeve.

A well-preserved issue documenting John Carpenter’s rise to prominence, complemented by articles and reviews reflecting the vibrant landscape of late-1970s and early-1980s genre entertainment—a valuable addition for horror and science-fiction collectors.