Sight & Sound Magazine September 2020 Michaela Coel I May Destroy You BFI SKU 1536

Original Sight & Sound – The International Film Magazine, September 2020, Volume 30 Issue 7, published by the British Film Institute (BFI).

This issue features Michaela Coel prominently on the cover in connection with her acclaimed television series I May Destroy You, making this a strong collectible issue for fans of British television, contemporary screen culture and BFI/Sight & Sound publications.

COVER / MAIN FEATURE

The front cover is dominated by a close-up portrait of Michaela Coel, accompanied by the headline:

“The Face of British Television – Michaela Coel on the game-changing I May Destroy You”

The issue examines Coel and the impact of I May Destroy You, a major British television production that became one of the most discussed screen works of its period.

OTHER COVERED FEATURES

Other subjects clearly advertised on the cover include:

• Black Film Matters
• Ashley Clark discussing the history of UK protest and activism
• Black Film Bulletin – An Oral History
• Discussion around the return of cinemas and whether audiences would return
• A remembrance of composer Ennio Morricone
• A remembrance of actor Earl Cameron

This makes the issue particularly interesting as a snapshot of film and television culture during 2020, combining contemporary television, Black British cinema history, cultural activism and major figures from international film history.

ISSUE DETAILS

Publication: Sight & Sound
Publisher: British Film Institute / BFI
Issue: Volume 30, Issue 7
Date: September 2020
Cover Feature: Michaela Coel
Featured Production: I May Destroy You
Original Cover Price: £5.95
SKU: 1536

DATE

The issue itself is clearly marked:

September 2020

No individual day of publication is visible in the supplied photograph, so I have not invented one.

CONDITION

Pre-owned / used condition.

From the supplied photograph:

• Front cover remains bright and highly presentable.
• Main Michaela Coel portrait and cover text remain clear.
• Some light edge and corner wear is visible from normal storage and handling.
• Slight wear is visible around the bottom edge and lower corners.
• The bottom-left corner shows a small amount of rubbing/creasing.
• There are a few minor marks/nicks along the lower edge.
• Very light surface handling marks may be present on the cover.
• Spine area appears intact from the visible angle.
• No major front-cover tears or large missing sections are visible.
• General shape remains good for a used magazine of this age.

Please examine the supplied photograph carefully, as it forms part of the condition description.

IMPORTANT – ORIGINAL EXTRAS

This listing is for the magazine shown in the photographs only.

Any original items, supplements, inserts, leaflets, promotional material, gifts or other extras that may originally have been supplied with this magazine are no longer included unless they are clearly shown and specifically stated in this listing.

PACKAGING

UK orders: Magazine will be securely sent in a hardback envelope.

International orders: Magazine will be sent in a cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during overseas delivery.

SKU: 1536