11 1/2 X 15 Inches. 16 PP. "Kenner is hoping to have their material ready around Christmas" PG 15 One of the most important issues of Mediascene magazine by Steranko. Jim Steranko, the publisher and creator of Mediascene, is widely known for his work on Nick Fury by Marvel Comics. Steranko is also known for his conceptual art work done for Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. His concept art for Indy was actually used for the original boardgame and action figure packaging. This issue only a month or so after the release of movie features coverage of several Star Wars concepts that were not included in the film. Articles on Star Wars permeate the issue. Features art by Ralph McQuarrie, Joe Johnston and Ron Cobb. OF GREAT INTEREST TO THE STAR WARS COLLECTOR WAS THE COVERAGE OF THE BIRTH OF "THE STAR WARS MARKETPLACE" on the final page of the magazine. The story features information on Charlie Lippincott and the marketing team at Star Wars and the upcoming products that fans can expect to see. Of special note is the announcement of the Topps Trading Card series and the new figures that are in production at Kenner. No shipping label! A very attractive copy overall. A bit of scuffing to covers. Seller Inventory # 5603

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Title: MEDIASCENE Magazine #26 (July/August, 1977) ...

Publisher: Supergraphics, Wyomissing, PA

Publication Date: 1977

Binding: Original wraps

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition, First Printing.

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Back in Time Rare Books is the home of Mike Cotter and his traveling band of misfit books! Mike has been in the rare books business in some form or fashion for nearly twenty years. The older he gets, the more his collection starts to resemble his bedroom at the age of 10. The stock at Back in Time is officially classified as General Antiquarian, but the truth of the matter is that the stock is a smattering of historical pieces that have found their way beyond the gates of Endor. You see, Mike has two great loves in his professional life - American History & Pop Culture of the late 20th Century. Back in Time is a member of the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association (FABA) as well as the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). USPAP compliant appraisal work provided for those in need of insurance and/or IRS appraisals.

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