Movie magazine L'Écran fantastique Highlander vintage 1986 retro old

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Description

This film magazine shown in the photo is an original copy of L'Écran fantastique, an iconic French publication dedicated to genre cinema. The cover features the film "Highlander" with a color photograph of the main character in historical Scottish costume, sword in hand, against a misty background. The title's typography, in the magazine's characteristic orange letters, occupies the upper part, while the subtitle "La nouvelle dimension du cinéma" (The new dimension of cinema) appears discreetly on the right. The tagline "HIGHLANDER l'événement !" (HIGHLANDER the event!) is printed in bright blue and orange on the lower right part of the cover, emphasizing the special nature of this issue.

The magazine is presented in a square-bound format, with a flexible cover illustrated in four colors. The edges and corners are sharp, with no apparent signs of erosion. The visual highlights the care taken with the cover photography, characteristic of specialized publications from the 1980s. On the left edge, the editorial information is clearly visible, including the price (67 F), the date of April 1986, and the mention "N° 151-67 F/72 F."

The graphic style, color choices, and layout fully correspond to the aesthetic of fantasy and science fiction film magazines from the mid-1980s. This issue pays homage to the release of the film "Highlander," released in 1986, of which it constitutes a period testament, both through its editorial content (not visible here) and its cover iconography.

The cover shows no handwritten inscriptions or major observable flaws. The image only shows the front of the magazine; the back, spine, or interior are not visible in the photo.

Condition

Used item in very good condition visible on the front. No folds, stains, or tears observed on the cover. Sold as is, as pictured.

Did you know? The magazine L'Écran fantastique, founded in 1969, established itself as the French-speaking reference for science fiction, horror, and fantasy cinema. The film "Highlander," highlighted on this April 1986 cover, became a cult classic for its blend of fantasy and action, and gave rise to an international franchise.

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