Robert Smith The Cure Original Sept 1986 CREEM Magazine Paste-Up Layout Board

$117 · Offered by eBay

Offered here is a rare original production paste-up / layout board from CREEM magazine featuring Robert Smith of The Cure. This was used in the creation of the September 1986 issue, for the feature article “Taking the Cure with Robert Smith” by Deborah Frost. This is not a reproduction or tear-out—it is a one-of-a-kind editorial artifact from the magazine’s pre-digital design process. The board shows: • Original printed article text and layout • Handwritten editor and printer notes (color separations, CMYK values, placement instructions) • A sketched placeholder portrait of Robert Smith with crop marks • Visible page numbers (32–33) and “Creem” footer marks Details: • Publication: Creem Magazine • Issue: September 1986 • Article: “Taking the Cure with Robert Smith” by Deborah Frost • Format: Original production paste-up board with overlays and handwritten editorial notes • Size: Approx. 17” x 11” spread (two facing pages) • Condition: Vintage production board with age wear, handling marks, and editorial notations, as intended in its use Significance: Robert Smith and The Cure were at the height of their 1980s fame during this period. Production materials from Creem are extremely scarce—each layout is unique and represents a piece of publishing history. Perfect for collectors of The Cure memorabilia, post-punk / goth rock ephemera, or vintage magazine artifacts. You will receive the exact item pictured.

• Year: 1986
• Condition: Very Good

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