Pre-owned original Total Film magazine – January 2015, Issue 227.

The magazine appears to be in good used condition for its age, with the front cover retaining strong colours and clear artwork.

From the supplied image, there is general handling and storage wear, including light surface rubbing/scuffing, minor edge wear and some softening/rubbing to the corners. The spine edge shows light age-related wear, and there are small marks and minor imperfections around the outer edges consistent with a previously read magazine.

The upper and lower edges remain generally tidy, with no major front-cover tear, large fold or substantial missing section visible in the supplied photograph. There may be minor page/cover waviness from normal storage.

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Description

Original Total Film Magazine – January 2015, Issue 227, with a striking Ex Machina cover and a major focus on science-fiction cinema, forthcoming films and the future of filmmaking.

This issue is particularly collectible for fans of Ex Machina, as the front cover is dominated by imagery from the film and carries the prominent headline:

“WORLD EXCLUSIVE – EX MACHINA”

with the accompanying feature line:

“The makers of Dredd. The stars of Star Wars. Welcome to the future of cinema.”

The cover artwork has a very distinctive futuristic appearance, placing the central humanoid-machine character between two of the film's other principal characters. The metallic mesh styling, pale colour palette and purple Total Film masthead give this issue a particularly recognisable mid-2010s science-fiction look.

Ex Machina Feature

The main attraction is the extensive Ex Machina coverage, promoted as a World Exclusive.

For collectors of modern science-fiction cinema, this is a strong period issue from immediately around the film's original release era, documenting the movie before it became widely regarded as one of the notable science-fiction films of the decade.

The Terminator – 30th Anniversary Special

Across the very top of the cover is:

“THE TERMINATOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL”

with classic Terminator imagery shown at the upper-right.

This gives the magazine additional appeal to collectors of The Terminator franchise and Arnold Schwarzenegger-era science-fiction cinema.

The issue also advertises coverage of:

Terminator: Genisys

providing a link between the original franchise and its then-upcoming continuation.

50 Greatest Movie Robots

Another major cover feature is:

“RISE OF THE MACHINES! – 50 GREATEST MOVIE ROBOTS”

This fits closely with the issue's wider machine/AI theme and would be particularly interesting to science-fiction collectors.

The feature promises a retrospective celebration of memorable robots and artificial beings from cinema history.

Other Film & Star Coverage

The front cover advertises a substantial range of additional movie material.

Inherent Vice

An Awards Preview section includes:

Paul Thomas Anderson on Inherent Vice

making this issue relevant to collectors of the film and the director's work.

American Sniper

The cover advertises:

Bradley Cooper on American Sniper

giving the issue another significant contemporary film feature.

Foxcatcher

Also promoted is:

Channing Tatum on Foxcatcher

covering another major awards-season title from the period.

Emma Watson

Emma Watson is specifically named among the additional features advertised along the bottom of the cover.

Tomorrowland

The Disney science-fiction adventure Tomorrowland is also listed.

Lego Batman

Coverage of Lego Batman appears among the additional film features.

Marvel

The cover promises material on:

“Nine New Marvel Movies”

making this an interesting issue for collectors interested in the development and expansion of the Marvel film slate during the mid-2010s.

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks is also prominently advertised among the additional entertainment features.

Magazine Details

Publication: Total Film
Full Date: January 2015
Issue: 227
Main Film: Ex Machina
Major Special: The Terminator 30th Anniversary
Main Theme: Science Fiction / Artificial Intelligence / Movie Robots / Future Cinema
Other Films & Features: Terminator: Genisys, Inherent Vice, American Sniper, Foxcatcher, Tomorrowland, Lego Batman
Film Stars Named on Cover: Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Emma Watson
Director Named: Paul Thomas Anderson
Additional Feature: 50 Greatest Movie Robots
Additional Coverage: Nine New Marvel Movies
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned / used

Collector Appeal

A particularly attractive issue for collectors of Ex Machina, The Terminator, Terminator: Genisys, science-fiction cinema and mid-2010s movie magazines.

The combination of the striking Ex Machina cover, Terminator 30th Anniversary Special, 50 Greatest Movie Robots feature and contemporary coverage of major films including American Sniper, Foxcatcher and Inherent Vice gives this issue plenty of interest beyond its main cover story.

It also captures a fascinating period in cinema when artificial intelligence, revived franchises and expanding superhero universes were becoming increasingly prominent.

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be carefully protected for dispatch.

Depending on the size of the finished parcel, it will be packaged using sturdy cardboard and/or protective bubble wrap to help protect the cover, spine, corners and page edges.

Care will be taken to minimise movement, bending and crushing while the magazine is in transit.

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