Movie magazine THE CINEPHILE Michelle Pfeiffer vintage retro very good condition

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Description

This vintage cinema magazine is a copy of the French monthly "Le Cinephage", identifiable by its characteristic graphic cover and its logo in white letters on a grey background. The front page features a close-up portrait of actress Michelle Pfeiffer, illustrating the main feature titled "L'énigme Michelle Pfeiffer" (The Michelle Pfeiffer Enigma) in pink letters. This edition also includes various sections, such as interviews with Jean-Pierre Mocky, Marie Trintignant, and Hal Hartley (mentioned in yellow), a feature "Feu sur les gangsters" (Fire on Gangsters), and a controversial piece titled "Pourquoi l’Amant ?" (Why The Lover?).

The magazine has a glossy cover finish, with vibrant colours and a typically retro layout. The graphic style, typography, and presentation clearly evoke a 1990s publication. The spine and visible surface show careful preservation, with no apparent signs of wear, major creases, or tears on the front cover.

The full title visible at the top of the cover, "LE CINEPHAGE – Le mensuel des mordus de l’image" (LE CINEPHAGE – The monthly for image enthusiasts), confirms that it is a periodical specializing in cinema and visual culture. At the bottom right is a barcode, a price in francs ("30.00 F"), as well as a reference "M 4122" which can serve as elements of authenticity and dating for connoisseurs.

The overall aesthetic, with the choice of cover star, the colour palette, and the title arrangement, corresponds to retro French cinema press. This type of magazine attracts with the richness of its editorial content on films, actors, thematic features, and cinephile debates.

The visible side shows no handwritten annotations or notable defects. The magazine is photographed lying flat on a wooden table, next to a pair of black glasses and a blue cup (not included).

Condition

Used item in very good apparent condition, sold as is. The front cover is clean, with no major creases or visible tears.

Did you know? Le Cinephage was a French monthly magazine dedicated to cinema and audiovisuals, particularly appreciated in the 1990s for its in-depth features and interviews with key figures in the seventh art. It regularly offered analyses of global cinema trends and the careers of major actors and directors.

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