Starfix Cinema Magazine No. 12, February 1984, Vintage, Very Good Condition, Retro

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Description

A vintage film magazine, this issue of Starfix magazine features a striking red and black dominant cover, illustrated with a captivating cinematic scene. The header displays the title "STARFIX" in white letters on a red background, with ISSN 0758-6556 visible in the upper right corner. The cover announces in yellow "AVORIAZ 1984…" as well as highlighting the feature "LA QUATRIÈME DIMENSION …et tous les films sélectionnés" (THE FOURTH DIMENSION …and all selected films) in white and yellow characters. In the bottom left, a blue banner indicates a "GRAND CONCOURS TIMERIDER" (TIMERIDER GRAND CONTEST).

The magazine is dated "FÉVRIER 84" (FEBRUARY 84) and bears the number 12, clearly indicated at the bottom of the front cover. The observed format is that of a staple-bound magazine, typical of specialized press from the 80s. The item appears to be in very good visual condition, with no apparent tears or major creases on the visible face, the spine and corners remaining clean and showing little wear.

The main visual, centered on a man in a shirt (likely a horror or science fiction film scene) and a monstrous-looking creature, illustrates the striking graphic style of Starfix covers from this period. The color print is vibrant, with strong contrasts between shaded areas and illuminated parts. The layout is dynamic, combining capitalized text and attractive colors, true to the retro aesthetic of the early 80s.

The inscriptions at the bottom of the cover specify the monthly periodicity, the price in French, Belgian, and Swiss francs, as well as in Canada, which attests to the international distribution of the title. The mentions "M 2654-12-17 F" and "N°12 – FÉVRIER 84 – 17 F" confirm the edition and date.

This magazine is aimed at anyone looking for archive material on genre cinema and 80s popular culture, with a particular focus on science fiction and fantasy film festivals and selections.

Condition

Used item in very good apparent condition on the visible face. Some minor signs of wear possible due to age, but no major defects observed on the cover.

Did you know? Starfix magazine, launched in 1983, quickly established itself as a reference in French film press, particularly thanks to its in-depth features on science fiction, fantasy, and festivals like Avoriaz, specializing in fantastic and horror films. Its innovative editorial approach and bold graphic choices make it a prized item today for documenting 80s cinematic culture.

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