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Far left: Alfred
Hitchcock’s movies
were advertised
with some excellent
movie posters,
like this one-sheet
for Psycho.
Center: This larger
format three-sheet for
Cool Hand Luke is a
dominating presence
through its size and
attitude conveyed
in the art.
Posters for the James Bond films, like this From Russia with Love British
quad, embody the character’s signature confidence and skills.
CARE, PRESENTATION, AND PRESERVATION Plexiglas is the best material to use for framing, with many benefits over glass
and other plastics. It does not stick to the poster like glass, protecting it from
Considering the level of investment that goes into movie poster collecting, it damage. High-grade Plexiglas has higher UV protection levels which block the
is crucial that posters are framed properly, using the best possible materials. The sun’s harsh rays. Note that it should be about 1/8” thick and the most important
most important thing to consider with the frame is what is in front of and what thing is to always use acid-free Plexiglas. When properly installed, it should be
is behind the poster. The first thing to know is that glass is not the best material polished with antistatic cream or similar material to repel dirt and dust.
for framing. Glass can break easily when moved and will likely scratch, gouge, For the backing use artboard or foamcore, but be sure that the material is
tear, or outright destroy the poster. Glass acts as a heat conductor which can cause acid-free. If the poster is just backed with cardboard it will absorb the acid from
the poster to fade and decay. It can trap moisture, creating mildew, and can cause the cardboard and become yellow and brittle.
the poster to stick to the glass. Spacers can help to separate the poster from the Movie poster collecting is a fun hobby with innumerable procurement
glass, but because of the size of one-sheets and larger posters, they can buckle in opportunities. It’s a way to express fandom and extend the enjoyment of the
the center and will touch the glass anyways. Some framers use conservation glass movie experience through artwork. In the man cave, it gives guys the chance to
because it has archival properties, but it can still break and damage the poster. be creative and stylish, making the space homey and manly.
Another negative aspect is the weight of a frame with glass, which makes the
poster more cumbersome and difficult to transport. Amanda Sheriff is the Associate Editor of Gemstone Publishing and author of
The Overstreet Guide to Collecting Movie Posters, available at gemstonepub.com.
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Hitchcock’s movies
were advertised
with some excellent
movie posters,
like this one-sheet
for Psycho.
Center: This larger
format three-sheet for
Cool Hand Luke is a
dominating presence
through its size and
attitude conveyed
in the art.
Posters for the James Bond films, like this From Russia with Love British
quad, embody the character’s signature confidence and skills.
CARE, PRESENTATION, AND PRESERVATION Plexiglas is the best material to use for framing, with many benefits over glass
and other plastics. It does not stick to the poster like glass, protecting it from
Considering the level of investment that goes into movie poster collecting, it damage. High-grade Plexiglas has higher UV protection levels which block the
is crucial that posters are framed properly, using the best possible materials. The sun’s harsh rays. Note that it should be about 1/8” thick and the most important
most important thing to consider with the frame is what is in front of and what thing is to always use acid-free Plexiglas. When properly installed, it should be
is behind the poster. The first thing to know is that glass is not the best material polished with antistatic cream or similar material to repel dirt and dust.
for framing. Glass can break easily when moved and will likely scratch, gouge, For the backing use artboard or foamcore, but be sure that the material is
tear, or outright destroy the poster. Glass acts as a heat conductor which can cause acid-free. If the poster is just backed with cardboard it will absorb the acid from
the poster to fade and decay. It can trap moisture, creating mildew, and can cause the cardboard and become yellow and brittle.
the poster to stick to the glass. Spacers can help to separate the poster from the Movie poster collecting is a fun hobby with innumerable procurement
glass, but because of the size of one-sheets and larger posters, they can buckle in opportunities. It’s a way to express fandom and extend the enjoyment of the
the center and will touch the glass anyways. Some framers use conservation glass movie experience through artwork. In the man cave, it gives guys the chance to
because it has archival properties, but it can still break and damage the poster. be creative and stylish, making the space homey and manly.
Another negative aspect is the weight of a frame with glass, which makes the
poster more cumbersome and difficult to transport. Amanda Sheriff is the Associate Editor of Gemstone Publishing and author of
The Overstreet Guide to Collecting Movie Posters, available at gemstonepub.com.
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256 416
416 pages • $30 00 SC pages • $30.00 SC
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Waaars Collectibles&
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