L'Écran Fantastique cinema magazine #198 retro vintage vampire 1998

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Description

This magazine presented is a copy of the famous French periodical "L'Écran Fantastique", issue 198, dated November 1998. The cover, immediately recognizable by its bright red logo at the top, displays an aesthetic strongly marked by the codes of fantastic cinema of the late 90s. It features an elaborately made-up vampire face, fangs visible, piercing eyes highlighted with green contact lenses, mouth open to sharp canines and red lips, embodying the central theme of this issue: "Vampire New Look".

The cover layout is dynamic, typical of specialized magazines of that era. Several secondary titles are printed in red and white on the left, including "AUX FRONTIÈRES DE L’AUBE" (AT THE DAWN'S FRONTIERS) and "Un numéro qui a du mordant !" (A biting issue!), reinforcing the editorial focus on genre cinema, horror, and science fiction. The magazine's logo, in stylized capital letters, occupies the upper part on a black background, with the mention "AU DELÀ DU RÉEL" (BEYOND REALITY) in a discreet banner.

The cover also includes an advertisement visual for a "GRAND CONCOURS E.T." (GREAT E.T. CONTEST), illustrated by a VHS cover of the cult film. The barcode, publication information, and price (28 F) are visible at the bottom left, confirming the original French, monthly edition, and the broadcast period. The magazine number, "N° 198", as well as the date "Novembre 1998", are clearly indicated on the lower edge.

The main visual is characteristic of late 90s pop and gothic culture, with sophisticated makeup, metallic accessories (earring visible on the vampire's left ear) and lighting effects accentuating the supernatural atmosphere. No major defects, folds or tears are visible on the cover, which appears shiny and well-preserved under the lighting.

This magazine is aimed at fans of fantasy, horror, and science fiction cinema, offering features, reviews, and industry news from the late 20th century. The item is perfectly suited for display in a showcase, a cinema-themed library, or as retro decor on a desk or cinema-themed shelf.

Condition

Used copy in very good overall condition, clean cover, sharp corners, no visible signs of significant wear on the presented face. Sold as is.

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