Total Film Magazine October 2009 Leonardo DiCaprio Shutter Island Avatar SKU 1491

Original Total Film Magazine – October 2009, Issue 159, with Leonardo DiCaprio dominating the cover for an extensive feature on Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island.

This is a particularly strong late-2000s film issue, covering several major productions from the period, including Shutter Island, Avatar, Iron Man 2, Transformers 3 and Prince of Persia, alongside contemporary cinema reviews and a special feature devoted to movie artwork and filmmakers’ sketchbooks.

Main Cover Feature – Shutter Island

The front cover features Leonardo DiCaprio in character from Shutter Island, dressed in a long overcoat and holding a handgun, against a bleak institutional/island-style background.

The main cover feature reads:

“DiCaprio Exclusive!”
“Leo takes over the asylum!”
“Shutter Island – Inside Marty’s Madhouse”

The feature relates directly to Martin Scorsese’s psychological thriller Shutter Island, making this issue particularly attractive to collectors of DiCaprio, Scorsese and modern thriller-film memorabilia.

Avatar / James Cameron

The cover also prominently promotes James Cameron’s Avatar, with a blue Na’vi image appearing on the right-hand side.

The accompanying headline reads:

“It’s got everything! Cameron talks Avatar”

This issue therefore dates from the period immediately surrounding the original theatrical arrival of Avatar, making it an interesting contemporary piece of film journalism from one of the most important blockbuster releases of the era.

Greatest Movie Art Ever

Across the top of the cover is another substantial feature:

“Greatest Movie Art Ever – Top Filmmakers Show Us Their Sketchbooks!”

This feature focuses on concept work, sketches and visual development from filmmakers, giving the magazine additional appeal beyond ordinary reviews and interviews. It is particularly interesting for collectors interested in production design, film artwork and behind-the-scenes filmmaking material.

Other Films & Features

Additional films and subjects advertised on the cover include:

• Iron Man 2
• Transformers 3
• Prince of Persia
• Adventureland
• District 9
• Funny People

The issue therefore provides a good snapshot of cinema during 2009, covering both major blockbuster franchises and notable theatrical releases from the period.

Magazine Details

• Magazine: Total Film
• Issue: 159
• Date: October 2009
• Original cover price: £3.99
• Main cover star: Leonardo DiCaprio
• Main film: Shutter Island
• Director associated with main feature: Martin Scorsese
• Additional major feature: James Cameron / Avatar
• Publisher: Future

Condition

Pre-owned magazine. Please inspect the supplied photograph carefully as it forms an important part of the condition description.

Based on the image, this copy appears to be in good used condition for its age, with typical signs of handling and storage.

Visible condition points include:

• Front cover remains bright and strongly coloured
• Leonardo DiCaprio cover image and all major headlines remain clear
• Some light surface rubbing and handling marks are visible across the glossy cover
• Minor edge and corner wear
• Light rubbing/softening along the spine edge
• Small areas of wear around the top edge
• The top-right corner shows some slight bending/creasing
• Minor wear around the lower corners and bottom edge
• Cover appears reasonably flat overall
• Barcode and issue information remain clearly visible
• No major tears, large missing sections or severe staining are visible in the supplied image

Overall, a presentable collector’s copy with normal age-related wear rather than major damage.

Collector Appeal

A strong period issue for collectors of Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Shutter Island, James Cameron, Avatar, Total Film, Iron Man 2, Transformers, Prince of Persia and late-2000s cinema memorabilia.

The combination of the major Shutter Island cover story, contemporary Avatar coverage and the Greatest Movie Art Ever feature makes this a particularly interesting issue for film-magazine collectors.

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be packed carefully to help protect the cover, spine, corners and page edges during transit.

Depending on parcel size, protective packaging may include stiff cardboard reinforcement, bubble wrap and/or a suitable cardboard box to help minimise bending, crushing and impact damage.

SKU 1491