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	This article covers '''Fantastic Films #29''', an issue of the magazine ''[[~~Sources:~~Fantastic Films]]'', which was published in June 1982. The issue is a "Special Giant Edition" with extensive features on the major science fiction and fantasy films of the season.		This article covers '''Fantastic Films #29''', an issue of the magazine ''[[Fantastic Films]]'', which was published in June 1982. The issue is a "Special Giant Edition" with extensive features on the major science fiction and fantasy films of the season.

	==Contents==		==Contents==

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{{Infobox Magazine Issue
| magazine_name = Fantastic Films
| issue_number = #29 (Vol. 4, No. 5)
| cover_image = ConanTheBarbarian_FF29.jpg
| publication_date = June 1982
| cover_date = June 1982
| publisher = Fantastic Films, Inc.
| price = $2.95
| page_count = 76
| editor = Michael Stein
| art_director = Michael Stein
| cover_artist = N/A (Features images from ''Conan the Barbarian'')
| previous_issue = [[Sources:Fantastic Films Issue 28]]
| next_issue = [[Sources:Fantastic Films Issue 30]]
}}

This article covers '''Fantastic Films #29''', an issue of the magazine ''[[Sources:Fantastic Films]]'', which was published in June 1982. The issue is a "Special Giant Edition" with extensive features on the major science fiction and fantasy films of the season.

==Contents==
This issue provides in-depth, behind-the-scenes interviews with the creative minds behind several major 1982 films, including ''[[Conan the Barbarian]]'', ''[[Blade Runner]]'', ''[[Quest for Fire]]'', and ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]''. It also features retrospective articles on classic science fiction films and television series.

===Feature Articles===
* '''[[Conan the Barbarian]]''': An extensive interview with Production Designer Ron Cobb, who discusses the conceptualization, design, and creation of the film's world, including weapons, sets, and symbolism.
* '''The Secret SPFX of [[The Secret of NIMH]]''': An interview with Special Effects Animator Dors Lanpher on the unique animation techniques used to create the film's magical effects.
* '''Beyond Disney with Don Bluth''': An interview with director/producer Don Bluth about leaving Disney and the new artistic direction he is taking with ''The Secret of NIMH''.
* '''[[Quest for Fire]]''': An interview with director Jean-Jacques Annaud on the challenges of creating a prehistoric adventure, including the development of body language and a primitive, non-verbal narrative.
* '''[[Blade Runner]]''': An interview with "Futurist" and Production Designer Syd Mead, detailing his process for designing the futuristic, "retro-deco" world of the film, including the iconic Spinner vehicles.
* '''Who Killed [[Battlestar Galactica]]?''': An article by William J. Adams that investigates the reasons behind the cancellation of the popular science fiction television series.
* '''[[Blake's 7]]''': A detailed guide to the classic BBC science fiction series.
* '''[[The Angry Red Planet]]''': A retrospective article on the 1960s science fiction adventure film.
* '''[[I Married a Monster from Outer Space]]''': An archive series article on the 1958 film, including an interview with director Gene Fowler, Jr.

===Regular Columns===
* '''Reaction''': Letters from readers discussing past articles, including topics like ''[[Heavy Metal]]'', ''[[Escape from New York]]'', and ''[[The Empire Strikes Back]]''.
* '''Databank''': A news section covering current events in film, literature, and fandom, with notes on ''[[The Foundation]]'', the passing of Philip K. Dick, and updates on ''[[Revenge of the Jedi]]''.
* '''Read Out''': Book reviews of recent science fiction and fantasy releases, including Robert C. Sloane's ''A Nice Place to Live'' and Peter Straub's ''If You Could See Me Now''.

==Staff==
* '''Editor/Art Director''': Michael Stein
* '''Contributing Editors''': Douglas Bakshian, Mike Gold, Roy Kinnard, Paul Mandell, Steve Mitchell, Terry Parker, Jim Sulski, Al Taylor
* '''West Coast Editors''': Blake Mitchell, James Ferguson

==Editor's Note==
This issue does not contain a formal Editor's Note or column from the editor.

==Advertisements==
Notable advertisements in this issue include promotions for the upcoming ''Blade Runner Sketchbook'' and ''Illustrated Screenplay'', a subscription offer for ''[[Cinefantastique]]'' magazine featuring their own issue on ''[[Conan the Barbarian]]'', and various merchandise for films and comics.

==See Also==
* [[Sources:Fantastic Films]]
* [[Sources:List of Fantastic Films issues]]

==References==
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[[Category:Fantastic Films issues]]
[[Category:1982 magazines]]

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