Graphic Arts â Contemporaneus, poster

Lot 5 Graphic Arts â Contemporaneus, poster

Description

Gojira / Godzilla (1954). Original Japanese press sheet poster. Unframed: 9 1/2 x 20 in. (24.2 x 50.8 cm). . Paper backed. . Original Japanese posters for the 1954 Godzilla are amongst the most sought-after science fiction posters collected today.. . Exceptionally rare poster that has only surfaced a few times.. . When it comes to film, one of Japan's most famous exports is undoubtedly the sci-fi blockbuster featuring ravenous monsters. The original Godzilla film that this poster advertises was released in Japan in 1954. Two years later this film was released in the US and worldwide, titled Gorilla King of the Monsters. It was exactly the same as the original film, but to make it more attractive to an American audience, extra scenes were added, starring Raymond Burr.. . Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to folds.. . Material of piece: Paper, backed on paper. (Estimate £6000 - £8000)