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FORBIDDEN PLANET CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN COVER ART |
Updated: June 08, 2006
Mr. Chiller and Chiller Theatre have been a leading source to
the public for sci-fi and horror collectibles for the past
thirty years. once again it's Spring cleaning time at the old
Chiller Archives so collectible things that haven't seen the
light of day for decades may start popping up for grabs for
you sci-fi monster collectors out there. While going through
the lower caverns of the Chiller Grotto we came across this
RARE offering. Back a long time ago before Chiller there was a
monster magazine called Castle Of Frankenstein put out by one
Calvin Beck. This mag ran for many years and put out about 26
issues including the infamous Journal Of Frankenstein, Castle's
humble start. To make a long story short, C. Beck stopped
putting out his magazine and closed shop. The next issue to go
out before it's untimely demise was to have a Forbidden Planet
wrap around cover that was painted by Marcus Boas. This was the
early 1970's and at the time Boas was best known for his Castle
Of Frankenstein covers but went on to be one of the more popular
fantasy artists of the era.
This was obtained from the estate of Calvin Beck after his
death and has been hanging with Chiller ever since. The piece
is in really nice condition with a little discoloring in the
top white border. Otherwise the colors are sharp and vibrant!
It's pretty big and measures in total including the top
border, 24" in width and 30" in height. If you like Forbidden
Planet and you love Robby The Robot (star of the new AT&T
commercial appearing on television at this writing) or your a
Castle Of Frankenstein magazine fanatic, then you'll love
owning this piece of Castle Of Frankenstein history.
The estimated value of this item is $2,500.00 - $3,500.00.
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