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An incredibly rare British One-Sheet concept film poster created for Robert Zemeckis' sci-fi classic film Back To The Future (1985). In the 1980s, British advertising agencies produced new poster concepts specifically for UK audiences, which would often be rejected and replaced with an adaptation of the US poster design. This concept displays imagery designed by Bob Palmer, who was briefed to incorporate more time travel elements. The artwork focuses on black-and-white imagery of Marty's (Michael J. Fox) parents in the 1950s, with a full-colour image of Marty bursting through. It is believed that only three examples of this concept proof still exist, and this is a unique piece for a cult movie from the 80s.
Provenance: David Frangioni is a published author, music businessman, producer, technologist, engineer, philanthropist, and drummer. He has worked with Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams, and hundreds more. He is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine and has several books published, including Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection and Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits, both by Insight Editions. Frangioni is considered one of the world's most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia and boasts an enviable archive of movie posters and memorabilia.
27" x 40" (69 x 102 cm)
Condition: Fine
Tri-folded with heavy edge wear but no obvious paper loss.
Artist: Bob Palmer
£5000 - 10000
VAT Status: Ω
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