{"product_id":"magazine-illustre-micha-2-1986-vintage-enfant-ancien-journal-annees-80-retro","title":"Illustrated magazine MICHA 2\/1986 vintage children's old newspaper 80s retro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated children's magazine, titled \u003cb\u003eMICHA\u003c\/b\u003e, issue number 2 from 1986, is a softcover stapled journal, typical of youth periodicals from the 1980s. On the cover, the title \"MICHA\" appears in green letters against a white background, accompanied by a stylized smiling child's face on the left and a drawn sheep on the right in a red medallion. The edition explicitly states: \"Illustrated monthly for children published in German, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, and Russian,\" which indicates its international distribution at the time. ISSN 0296-1678 is visible in the top right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe richly colored cover scene depicts a dreamlike world: a child sleeping in a golden-barred crib, surrounded by anthropomorphic toys – costumed dolls, a blue polka-dotted rocking horse, and an expressive black and white cat wearing a blue polka-dotted bow. The characters are drawn in a naive style, characteristic of 1980s children's illustration. In the bottom left, one can read: \"At midnight, clay toys come to life. The Rocking Cat comes as an ambassador... Read more on pages 2-3.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dominant colors are vibrant: orange-red for the floor, blue for the bed and rocking horse, pink and yellow for the costumes, and black and white for the cat. The magazine shows a visible spine, revealing signs of moderate use, typical of a used copy from this period. The cover shows some handling marks, light creases, and a patina of use, with no apparent tears on the visible front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall design and illustration evoke the retro aesthetic of European children's magazines from the 1980s. The graphic style, choice of characters, and composition are representative of publications aimed at a young audience during this decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Shows signs of use, a visible patina on the cover, and light creases. No visible missing parts or tears on the front face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e MICHA magazine was an illustrated monthly for children published in several languages across Europe in the 1980s, promoting the discovery of tales, games, and illustrated stories. Its multilingual format aimed to reach a wide international audience, a rarity for children's press of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller, specializing in vintage items and old press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: vintage children's magazine, old children's journal, retro illustrated press, Micha 1986, 80s magazine, multilingual children's magazine, illustrated cover, collectible youth press, children's magazine, vintage kids magazine, children's press 1980s, Micha magazine France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54487104880967,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_d9e79af1-1f8d-488d-b09d-a4911d34b525.jpg?v=1785597125","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-illustre-micha-2-1986-vintage-enfant-ancien-journal-annees-80-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}