Cinefex Magazine January 1983 No. 11 E. T. , Close Encounters VG

Cinefex Magazine – January 1983 – Issue No. 11 – E.T., Close Encounters – Very Good, No Label

This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 11, January 1983) presents an in-depth look at two of Steven Spielberg’s most enduring science-fiction works and the artistry that brought them to life. The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. The copy shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive. Please review all images to confirm its condition. Each issue ships in a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents

• Turn on Your Heartlight — Inside E.T. – p.4
  Paul M. Sammon examines the phenomenon of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which by the end of 1982 had become a box-office sensation. Director Steven Spielberg and production supervisor Frank Marshall share insights into the making of the film, while Carlo Rambaldi and his team — Mitch Suskin, Robert Short, Caprice Rothe, and Craig Reardon — describe the creation and performance of the beloved alien. Dennis Muren and Industrial Light & Magic detail how they crafted the flying bicycle sequence, spacecraft effects, and other memorable moments.

• Special Visual Effects — Robert Swarthe – p.50
  Don Shay profiles Robert Swarthe, highlighting his key role in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and its Special Edition, as well as his contributions to Star Trek: The Motion Picture, One from the Heart, and The Outsiders. Swarthe discusses his approach to visual storytelling, from luminous star fields to the awe-inspiring mothership interiors.

Front Cover: E.T. reaches toward the stars in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Back Cover: Inside the mothership from Close Encounters of the Third Kind — Special Edition.

A highly collectible issue for film historians and fans of cinematic visual effects, this edition of Cinefex celebrates the craftsmanship behind two defining works of modern science fiction.