Film
NeverEnding Story, The
1984
UK Quad (30" x 40") Single Sided
British / UK
Near mint minus; originally rolled (as issued)
Wolfgang Petersen
Barret Oliver, Chris Eastman, Deep Roy, Gerald McRaney, Moses Gunn, Noah Hathaway, Patricia Hayes, Tami Stronach
Wolfgang Petersen’s “The NeverEnding Story” boasts some of the finest artwork seen on an adventure fantasy movie poster, this original 1984 UK quad by Renato Casaro, certainly impresses with incredible likenesses of the main characters and the supporting creatures. Presented in excellent original rolled (as issued) condition with strong vibrant colours it represents one of the best examples of collectable, cinematic movie memorabilia we have offered from one of the best loved films of the 1980s.
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“Bastian is a young boy who lives a dreary life being tormented by school bullies. On one such occasion he escapes into a book shop where the old proprieter reveals an ancient story-book to him, which he is warned can be dangerous. Shortly after, he “borrows” the book and begins to read it in the school attic where he is drawn into the mythical land of Fantasia, which desperately needs a hero to save it from destruction.”
Before “The Chronicles of Narnia”, “Bridge to Terabithia”, “Pan’s Labyrinth”, before even “Fellowship of the Ring” – Wolfgang Petersen’s “The NeverEnding Story” helped to give fantasy a wider audience and cement its popularity as a genre. Like many of those films, this one too is based on a book, by. Many probably don’t know the film doesn’t cover the entire length of the novel, due to time constraints as well as budget. However, the production team didn’t allow this stop the movie from being as adventurous and memorable as it is.
Where can one start other than the effects? The advent of CGI has expanded the world of fantasy, but one must always remember the roots. Epic long shots, some even taking advantage of very clever landscape matte shots, help to create the world of Fantasia. The well constructed sets are also a treat, and they fuse to make it all very convincing. Good old practical effects are used for the wide range of creatures, to make-up, animatronics and full-scale models. One can’t help but marvel at the work put into it all.
The score by Klaus Doldinger and in the American cut cues being added by Giorgio Moroder, creates an energetic yet also dark tone for the movie. This brings me to the target audience. It is definitely a movie children will enjoy, but if you closely any one of any age can enjoy it. Note my favorite scene, the one where Atreyu (Noah Hathaway) and G’mork, superbly voice-acted by Alan Oppenheimer, have a very eerie exchange of dialogue. Pay attention to what the characters say and you’ll get the full grasp of what the film is saying about humanity, most importantly the death of dreams.
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Mint
A poster that has never been used or displayed and may show the most minor signs of age and wear. The poster should have no holes or tears.
Near Mint
A generally unused poster with fresh, saturated colors. May have minimal tears at folds. Has no significant holes, no paper loss, may have minor tears along edges, may have fine pin holes.
Very Fine
A poster with bright colour and crisp overall appearance. It may have very general signs of use including slight fold separation and fold wear. It may have pin holes or very minor tears. This is the highest grade allowed for a poster that has been restored either on linen or on paper.
Fine
A poster with good colors and overall clean appearance. It may have minor tears small paper loss and minor stains. It may have some fold seperation.
Good
An average poster with overall fresh color. May have tears, minor paper loss, minor hazing. Paper may be brittle due to age, may have minor stains. May have a small amount of writing in an unobtrusive place. May have medium or major restoration.
Fair
A poster with faded colors and brittle paper, showing significant signs of use. May have tears and paper loss. May have tape, writing, stains in image area. In need of restoration or had major restoration.
Poor
A poster that is worn, torn, and/or damaged. May have staining, cracking, dry rot, and/or large tears. May be heavily soiled, may have pieces missing. In need of major restoration.
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LOBBY CARD
11 x 14″ printed on heavy stock paper. Used as display in theatre lobbies. Originally made in sets of eight. Some sets have a title card, which contains credits and artwork, essentially a mini-poster. The remaining seven cards are coloured photographic credits and poster artwork showing different scenes from the movie.
WINDOW CARD
14 x 22″ printed on heavy stock paper with the top 4-6 inches usually left blank for the local cinema owner to fill in the cinema and the date it was due to play. Largely discontinued during the 1970’s.
HALF SHEET
22 x 28″ printed on heavy stock paper. The image displayed is normally a smaller version of the main poster, although some do have different artworks and sometimes come in two versions.
INSERT
14 x 36″ printed on heavy stock paper. Inserts usually have the same artwork as a one sheet. Popular with collectors since they are smaller and easier to frame. Normally come tri folded or rolled.
STYLE Y/FORTY BY SIXTY
40 x 60″ printed on heavy stock paper. Rare since they were primarily used for major motion pictures only. Designed to be used outside the theatre, on an easel, normally at a drive-in movie theatre.
ONE-SHEET
27 x 41″ printed on paper. This is the most common size of poster, intended to be displayed in a glass “marquee” case. It is the most sought after size by collectors. Since the 1980’s most posters are sent to the theatre rolled and maybe slightly smaller measuring 27″ by 40″ and with the advent of backlit light boxes a growing number of modern movie posters are available double-sided and the more traditional single-sided.
THREE-SHEET
41 x 81″ printed on paper. These were printed on two or three separate sheets designed to overlap, few survive. Used for larger advertising spaces, normally posted on walls, perfect for huge movie theatres the drive-in, where people could see them from a distance. From the 1970’s on, three-sheets were sometimes printed in one piece and issued as “international” versions to be used abroad.
BRITISH QUAD
30 x 40″ Most common poster size used in the UK. British Quads are horizontal and may have different artwork to the US one sheet. Like a US one sheet they normally come in two versions. Like a US one sheet they are usually supplied single-sided or more commonly now as a double sided poster.
BRITISH ONE-SHEET
27 X 40″, printed on paper. Very rarely used size.
ITALIAN LOCANDINA
13 x 28″ six inches shorter than the US insert, very nice size to frame. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
ITALIAN PHOTOBUSTA
18 x 26″ Glossy, high quality, used as lobby cards in Italy. Size may vary, either vertical or horizontal format. There are also double Photobusta or mini Photobusta.
2-FOGLIO (DUE)
(DUE): 39 x 55″ This is the standard poster size used in Italy. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
4-FOGLIO
(QUATTRO) 55 x 79″ Very large Italian poster printed in two pieces, often contains very beautiful artwork.
FRENCH
47 x 63″ (GRANDE) or 24 x 33″ (PETITE) French movie posters normally come with different artwork to either the US or the UK. Like the Italian’s some of the artwork is extrememly beautiful.
