Cinefex Magazine – April 1983 – Issue No. 12 – Something Wicked This Way Comes – Very Good, No Label
This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 12, April 1983) explores the artistry and technical ingenuity behind several landmark fantasy and effects projects of the early 1980s. The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. The copy pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review the photos carefully to confirm its condition. Each issue is shipped in a protective plastic sleeve, and we offer combined shipping upon request.
Contents
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Something Wicked This Way Comes — Adding the Magic – p.4
Brad Munson details how Ray Bradbury’s dark fantasy novel found its way to the screen under the guidance of Disney and director Jack Clayton. Effects supervisor Lee Dyer, together with a skilled crew, devised an array of mechanical rigs, optical tricks, matte paintings, miniatures, and early computer animation to conjure the film’s eerie carnival atmosphere. -
Stop-Frame Fever, Post-Animation Blues – p.28
Paul Mandell examines the place of stop-motion animation in contemporary filmmaking. Animators David Allen, Randall William Cook, and Steven Archer share their experiences adding handcrafted sequences to The Howling, Q, The Thing, The Hunger, and Krull, while navigating the rising dominance of other visual effects techniques. -
A Dream in the Making – p.50
Marc A. Richardson profiles the origins of Dream Quest Images. From modest beginnings in a garage, the company quickly became an industry leader, contributing to Escape from New York, E.T., One from the Heart, and later taking on major projects such as Blue Thunder.
Front Cover: The Dust Witch from Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Back Cover: The crystal spider nears its cocoon in Krull.
A must-have for collectors and fans of practical effects, this issue of Cinefex captures the creativity that defined some of the most memorable fantasy films of the early 1980s.