Description
Cinefex Magazine – August 1980 – No. 2 – The Empire Strikes Back – Near Mint (NM)
Cinefex Issue No. 2 (August 1980) offers a rare, early look into the artistry behind The Empire Strikes Back, as well as features on pioneering miniature work and optical effects. This historic issue captures the ingenuity that shaped the modern era of cinematic special effects.
Condition
The magazine is in near mint condition, with no major flaws and only the faintest signs of handling. The copy pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review all photos carefully to verify condition before purchase.
Contents
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Of Ice Planets, Bog Planets, and Cities in the Sky (p.4) – Richard Edlund, special effects supervisor for The Empire Strikes Back, discusses reestablishing the Star Wars effects facility, orchestrating 400 optical shots, and refining techniques for the sequel’s Hoth battles, Dagobah swamp, and Cloud City. Interview by Don Shay.
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Greg Jein — Miniature Giant (p.24) – Brad Munson profiles Greg Jein’s rise as a master of movie miniatures, from early sculpting jobs to Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 1941, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and more.
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Star Trekking at Apogee with John Dykstra (p.50) – Don Shay interviews John Dykstra about Apogee’s contribution to Star Trek: The Motion Picture, including Klingon battle sequences, the Epsilon 9 station, and the exterior of V’ger.
Front Cover: Imperial walkers advance on Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back.
Back Cover: The luminous mothership from Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Additional Details
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Every magazine is shipped in a clear protective sleeve.
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Combined shipping is available upon request.
A highly collectible issue for Star Wars fans, visual-effects historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of movie magic.