Description
Cinefex Magazine – March 1980 – No. 1 – Star Trek / Alien – Very Good (VG), No Label
Cinefex Issue No. 1 (March 1980) is the premiere edition of the legendary special-effects journal, featuring groundbreaking coverage of Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Ridley Scott’s Alien. This historic issue set the tone for decades of in-depth reporting on the art and science of cinematic visual effects.
Condition
This copy is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. There is no mailing label. The interior pages remain clean and well-preserved, making it an excellent example for its age. The pictured item is the exact one you will receive. Please review photos carefully before purchasing.
Contents
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Into the V’ger Maw with Douglas Trumbull (p.4) – An extensive interview with Douglas Trumbull about his work rescuing and completing the visual effects for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Trumbull candidly discusses replacing the original effects team, redesigning key sequences, and delivering over 500 shots on a compressed schedule. Interview by Don Shay.
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Creating an Alien Ambience (p.34) – Don Shay explores how Dan O’Bannon, H.R. Giger, Roger Dicken, Carlo Rambaldi, Michael Seymour, Brian Johnson, Nick Allder, and others crafted the chilling atmosphere, sets, and alien creatures for Alien, achieving an unprecedented level of eerie realism.
Front Cover: The Enterprise breaks the light barrier in Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Back Cover: The final confrontation aboard the Nostromo in Alien.
Additional Details
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Every magazine is shipped in a clear protective sleeve.
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Combined shipping is available upon request.
A landmark first issue for collectors, science-fiction fans, and anyone interested in the origins of Cinefex and the artistry behind two genre-defining classics.