Description
Cinefex Magazine – May 1990 – No. 42 – Tremors / Star Trek V – Near Mint (NM)
Cinefex Issue No. 42 (May 1990) features behind-the-scenes coverage of three films that pushed the boundaries of visual and practical effects: The Hunt for Red October, Tremors, and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. With insights from the artists who crafted miniatures, animatronics, and other innovations, this issue is a valuable resource for collectors and movie enthusiasts.
Condition
The magazine is in near mint condition, with no major flaws and only the faintest signs of handling. The copy shown is the exact item you will receive. Please review photos carefully to confirm its condition before purchase.
Contents
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The Thrill of the Hunt (p.4) – How ILM and Scott Squires created realistic submarine interiors and large-scale miniatures for The Hunt for Red October, using smoke-filled stages and motion control to simulate deep-sea footage. Article by Mark Cotta Vaz.
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Beneath Perfection (p.22) – A look at Tremors, where Amalgamated Dynamics’ Tom Woodruff, Jr. and Alec Gillis designed and built the subterranean “graboids,” blending full-scale animatronics, miniatures, and on-set practical effects. Article by Jody Duncan Shannon.
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Star Trek V — Sharing the Pain (p.46) – William Shatner’s Star Trek V relied on Bran Ferren’s team at Associates and Ferren, with motion control from Peter Wallach Enterprises and composites by The Optical House, to create the God Planet and other cosmic phenomena. Article by Paul Mandell.
Front Cover: A monstrous graboid bursts from the ground in Tremors.
Back Cover: The USS Enterprise traveling at warp speed in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
Additional Details
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Each magazine is shipped in a clear protective sleeve.
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Combined shipping is available upon request.
A superb choice for collectors, visual-effects historians, and fans of Tremors, Star Trek, and late-20th-century film craftsmanship.