Cinefex Magazine – August 1988 – Issue No. 35 – Roger Rabbit, Jessica Rabbit – Very Good, No Label

This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 35, August 1988) highlights two landmark fantasy films that pushed the boundaries of visual effects and storytelling in the late 1980s. The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear. The copy shown in the photographs is the exact item you will receive. Please examine the images carefully for condition purposes. All issues are shipped with a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents

• Romancing the Rabbit – p.4
  Adam Eisenberg explores the groundbreaking hybrid filmmaking of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Director Robert Zemeckis blended live-action and animation with an unprecedented level of realism, supported by mechanical effects from George Gibbs and Michael Lantieri. Animation director Richard Williams led a team of 300 artists whose work was seamlessly composited with live performances by the experts at Industrial Light & Magic.

• Willow – p.34
  Jody Duncan Shannon examines George Lucas and Ron Howard’s Willow, an imaginative sword-and-sorcery adventure featuring a full array of technical wizardry. From stop-motion creatures and animatronics to miniaturization and early computer-generated imagery, the article showcases how Lucasfilm’s effects team crafted an enchanting world of magic, dragons, brownies, and daring heroes.

Front Cover: Roger Rabbit reacts in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Back Cover: Jessica Rabbit performs her sultry nightclub act.

A collectible for enthusiasts of animation, fantasy, and visual effects, this issue of Cinefex captures the ingenuity and artistry behind two of the era’s most innovative films.