Sci-Fi Bulletin: Exploring the Universes of SF, Fantasy, Horror and Spy-fi!

Posters from classic science fiction movies including Forbidden Planet are coming up for auction at Ewbanks.

The 30 x 40 inch British Quad film poster for the cult B Movie classic Forbidden Planet (1956), starring Walter Pidgeon, features the first release of the Iconic Robby the Robot artwork. Consigned from a private collection, it is a highlight of the Vintage Posters Signature Live Auction at Ewbank’s in Surrey on July 23. The estimate is £3,000-5,000.

Other highlights in the sale include:

Star Wars (1977) British Quad film poster, Academy Awards Version, directed by George Lucas, artwork by Tom Chantrell, folded, 30 x 40 inches. Estimate £500-800.

Phantom of the Opera (1962) British Quad film poster, Hammer Horror, artwork by Renato Fratini, starring Herbert Lom and Heather Sears, folded, 30 x 40 inches. Estimate £400-600.

The Face of Fu Manchu (1960s) British Quad film poster, starring Christopher Lee and artwork by Tom Chantrell, day-glo art, folded, 30 x 40 inches. Estimate £100-150.

James Bond Live And Let Die (1973) British Quad film poster, starring Roger Moore, folded, 30 x 40 inches. Estimate £400-600.

Beast From Haunted Cave / The Wasp Woman (1960) British Quad double bill film poster, Horror with great artwork, folded, 30 x 40 inches. Estimate £300-500.

Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest (1960s) British Quad film poster, starring Cary Grant, folded, 30 x 40 inches. Estimate £300-500.

Live bidding is available online at www.ewbanks.co.uk, where prospective buyers can inspect the entire sale catalogue.