“FANTASTIC MONSTERS OF THE FILMS” COMPLETE MAGAZINE SET.
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Winning Bid:
$307.40 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
10
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #201 - Part II
Item numbers 1409 through 3152 in auction 201
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Item Description
Complete run of 7 issues published for this title between 1962-1963. Similar in scope to other monster magazines of the 1960s such as “Famous Monsters Of Filmland.” Covers showcase Christopher Lee as Dracula and Bela Lugosi as Ygor and other monsters from the 1950s and 1960s. Some contents of note include “Horror Fiction” article by Robert Bloch, author of “Psycho.” “I Defend Horror Films” article by Vincent Price and an issue with fold-out “Bride Of Frankenstein” cover. Every issue has fold-out “Monster Of The Month”, pin-up covers including She Creature, Creature From The Black Lagoon, Metaluna Mutant, The Wolf Man and King Kong. Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee, Lon Chaney Jr., Glenn Strange, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Buster Crabbe and the Three Stooges are pictured, and a story titled "Black Lotus" by "Psycho" writer Robert Bloch is featured. Another informative article recounts the process used in creating Boris Karloff's Frankenstein Monster make-up. Varying degrees of handling wear with pinch creases to spine. Fine/VF overall. Scarce to Fine as a full run.
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