STARFIX cinema magazine #39 August 1986 vintage Arnold Vietnam retro

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Description

The magazine shown in the photo is an original copy of the specialized cinema magazine STARFIX, issue 39, dated August 1986. The cover features a color portrait of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, arm outstretched, against a dark background, illustrating the main theme of this issue: "Arnold contre Mafia – Le muscle se rebiffe dans Le Contrat" (Arnold vs. Mafia – The muscle fights back in The Contract). The magazine title, "STARFIX," stands out at the top of the page in white typography on a black background, typical of 1980s aesthetics.

The dynamic layout presents several taglines in contrasting capital letters: "VIETNAM BLUES – L’enfer de la guerre par l’auteur de L’Année du Dragon" (VIETNAM BLUES – The hell of war by the author of The Year of the Dragon), as well as "LOVECRAFT REVIT – Au-delà de Reanimator, le “gore” rempile…" (LOVECRAFT LIVES AGAIN – Beyond Reanimator, "gore" is back…). These titles highlight the magazine's flagship topics: action cinema, horror, and war films, emblematic of the era.

The front cover of the magazine (only visible in the photo) has a glossy finish, square corners, and stapled binding typical of monthly magazines. The inscriptions at the bottom of the cover specify the publication date (monthly August 1986), the issue number (N°39), and the original price in francs (20 F), as well as prices for Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada.

The dominant colors of the cover are black, white, and red, with angular graphic elements that accentuate the retro visual style of the 80s. The magazine is laid flat on a wooden table, allowing for observation of slight natural wear on the spine and corners, consistent with a vintage item that has been carefully preserved.

Condition

This used magazine presents a cover in very good apparent condition for its age, with slight traces of wear visible on the bottom edge and corners. No tears or stains are visible on the front face.

Did you know? The STARFIX magazine, launched in France in 1983, quickly established itself as a reference for genre cinema enthusiasts, thanks in particular to its in-depth features on science fiction, horror, and action, as well as its exclusive interviews with major directors and actors of the 80s.

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