Description
Photon Magazine 1974 No. 25 – The Exorcist, Max von Sydow | No Label | VG
This vintage Photon magazine, Issue No. 25 from 1974, features an iconic focus on The Exorcist, with cover and back cover art by Bill Nelson depicting Regan (Linda Blair) and Father Merrin (Max von Sydow). The issue includes in-depth features on contemporary and classic fantasy films, interviews, retrospectives, and special coverage of the genre’s most memorable productions.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with age. The copy pictured in this listing is the exact one you will receive. It has been well-preserved and comes with a plastic protective covering. Please see photos for condition purposes.
Contents include:
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Features
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad – A critique of the Schneer Harryhausen epic by Les Schwartz (p.11)
The Exorcist – Dual perspectives: Ronald V. Borst vs. David MacDowall (p.15)
Island of Lost Souls – A retrospective by Frank Dello Stritto examining allegory and Freudian theory (p.24)
Anything God Can Do . . . John Can Do Better – Paul R. Mandell on special effects master John P. Fulton (p.30)
Photon Chats with “The Monster Fighters” – Interviews with John Agar, Richard Carlson, and Jeff Morrow (p.36)
The Land That Time Forgot – Paul Jensen reports from the set of the Amicus production and Tyburn Studios (p.41) -
The Regulars
Emanations – Editorial comments by Mark Frank (p.4)
Fantasy Film Flashes – News on new fantasy releases by Larry Richardson (p.6)
Film Fans and Fandom – New column focusing on the community, by Mark Frank (p.8)
Cinema Bookshelf – Donald C. Willis on compiling a fantasy film checklist (p.8)
Previews & Postviews – Coverage of films in transition (p.10)
Reverberations – Letters from readers (p.46) -
Art Credits: Dave Ludwig, Bill Nelson, Dave Carson
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Cover: Bill Nelson’s haunting interpretation of Regan from The Exorcist
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Back Cover: Bill Nelson’s portrait of Max von Sydow as Father Merrin (The Exorcist)
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Dedication: To the memory of Bud Abbott
Notes on Condition:
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Very good condition for age
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Minor edge wear (see photos)
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No mailing label
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Protective plastic covering included
Shipping:
We do offer combined shipping upon request.
This issue is an excellent collectible for fans of horror, fantasy cinema, and vintage film magazines—particularly with its timely focus on The Exorcist during its original cultural impact in the mid-1970s.



