Film magazine Impact 43 Van Damme vintage retro 90s very good condition

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage magazine is an issue of the famous French periodical "Impact," specialized in action cinema and iconic big-screen figures. This is issue 43, as clearly indicated on the cover. The front page features a photograph of Jean-Claude Van Damme, international action movie star, with a catchy title: "Van Damme Goes Green in Nowhere to Run." The layout, typical of 1990s magazines, combines vibrant colors and bold characters, giving this issue a strong retro visual effect.

The cover also features an insert dedicated to "Femmes Fatales," mentioning Traci Lords, Anne Parillaud, Madonna, and actresses from Andy Sidaris's films. A secondary photo in the bottom right highlights a striking scene, consistent with the magazine's pulp and cinematic aesthetic.

All visible texts and images, as well as the graphic target in the "Impact" logo, attest to the sensational spirit and direct tone of specialized cinema press of that era. The glossy paper cover features bold colors: red, yellow, blue, and white dominate the visual, with a central photograph in natural tones.

This issue is visually in very good condition: the cover shows no marked creases, apparent tears, or stains on the visible face. The corners appear slightly rounded, but without signs of excessive wear. The spine is not visible in the photo, but the edge seems clean and the whole is well-preserved for a vintage magazine.

The presence of the barcode, the price in francs (20.00 F), as well as distribution information for Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Canada, and West Africa, confirm the authenticity and international distribution of this magazine at the time.

Condition

This magazine is used and sold as is. The visible cover is in very good condition, with no major apparent flaws.

Did you know? The magazine "Impact" was a reference in French cinema press in the 80s and 90s, specializing in action, fantasy, and horror genres. It helped introduce many international action movie stars to the French-speaking public, including Jean-Claude Van Damme, then at the height of his popularity in the early 90s.

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