Magazine cinema L'Écran Fantastique #23 vintage old SF bimonthly France

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Description

The magazine shown in the photo is an original copy of L'Écran Fantastique, issue number 23. This is a French magazine specializing in fantasy and science fiction cinema, recognizable by its colorful cover illustrating a scene from a period film, with visual elements typical of the genre (barbarian-costumed character, ornate throne, fantastic weapons and accessories).

The cover features a distinctive graphic title, with the "l'écran FANTASTIQUE" logo in stylized metallic lettering, underlined in red, and the number 23 clearly indicated at the top right. Also visible are: the mention "BIMESTRIEL 20 F", the subtitle "Le magazine couleurs du cinéma fantastique et de science fiction" (The color magazine of fantasy and science fiction cinema), as well as a box listing the major contents of this issue, including articles on "Conan the Barbarian", "Mad Max 2", "Wolfen", "Robert Blalack", "Peter Weir" and "The Doctor Who saga".

The period layout, saturated colors, and graphic style clearly place this magazine in the aesthetic of the 1980s. The cover shows moderate signs of wear: slightly creased corners, discreet marks on the spine, but overall it remains in very good condition for an old magazine. The inscriptions, titles, and images are clearly legible on the visible side.

A yellow banner at the bottom right mentions "Dans ce Numéro : VIDEO FANTASTIQUE MAGAZINE N°1" (In this Issue: VIDEO FANTASTIQUE MAGAZINE N°1), highlighting the special content included in this edition. The left edge shows the stapled binding typical of this bimonthly format.

On the left side of the cover, a label indicates the reference "L 15523-23 20 F", confirming the identification of this specific issue.

Condition

Used magazine, in very good overall condition for its age. The cover shows slight handling marks and some moderate creases, with no visible tears on the presented side. The colors have remained vibrant and the inscriptions perfectly legible.

Did you know? L'Écran Fantastique, founded in 1970 by Alain Schlockoff, is a reference in specialized genre cinema press in France. It accompanied the rise of fantasy and science fiction cinema over several decades, documenting the evolution of great classics, special effects, and major directors of the genre.

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