Total Film Magazine April 2010 Issue 165 Prince of Persia Jake Gyllenhaal Gemma Arterton Inception SKU 1489

Original Total Film Magazine – April 2010, Issue 165, cover price £3.99.

This issue is presented as “The Epic Adventure Issue!” and is led by a major Prince of Persia cover feature, promoting the film as one of 2010’s biggest blockbusters.

The front cover prominently features Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton in costume from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, with the magazine advertising 3 world exclusives connected to the issue.

Main Cover Feature

The centrepiece is:

Prince of Persia – Inside 2010’s Biggest Blockbuster

The cover imagery has a strong fantasy/action-adventure look, with:

• Jake Gyllenhaal in warrior costume
• Gemma Arterton beside him in period/fantasy styling
• Large curved blades/sword imagery
• Sandstone city architecture in the background
• Gold, bronze and desert-toned graphic styling

This gives the issue a very recognisable early-2010s blockbuster presentation and makes it particularly attractive to collectors of Prince of Persia, Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton and film magazines from the period.

Other Featured Films & Coverage

The cover also promotes:

• Clash of the Titans – billed as “the original superheroes”
• Legion
• Inception – first look
• Colin Farrell
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
• Green Zone
• 30 Rock
• A feature on the greatest movie monsters ever

The presence of Inception is particularly notable, as this issue dates from the build-up to the film’s 2010 release and advertises an early look at the project.

Collector Appeal

A strong issue for collectors interested in:

• Total Film back issues
• Prince of Persia
• Jake Gyllenhaal
• Gemma Arterton
• Inception
• Christopher Nolan-era cinema
• Clash of the Titans
• Fantasy and action-adventure films
• 2010 blockbuster cinema
• Film magazine cover collecting

Condition

Pre-owned magazine – condition is based on the supplied photograph and the image should be checked carefully before purchase.

Visible condition points include:

• Front cover remains bright, colourful and very presentable.
• Main Prince of Persia artwork is clear and well preserved.
• Titles and cover text remain fully readable.
• There is light general surface wear consistent with age and handling.
• Minor rubbing is visible around the outer edges.
• Small amounts of corner softening are visible.
• The top-right corner shows a little wear/creasing.
• The lower edge also shows light handling wear.
• Spine area appears generally intact from the visible front view.
• No major front-cover tears or large missing sections are apparent.
• No obvious handwriting or ownership marks are visible.
• Colours remain strong with no major fading evident.

Overall, this appears to be a good used collectible copy with relatively light age-related wear.

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be packed carefully to help protect it in transit.

Depending on parcel size, protection may include stiff cardboard reinforcement, bubble wrap and/or a cardboard box. Extra care will be taken around the cover, spine, corners and edges to help reduce the risk of bending, crushing or other transit damage.

SKU 1489