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PERIODICAL INDEX
Stories and publications that have information on or about the film. List features works from magazines, trade publications, academic journals, and essay collections.
YELLOW items are NOT in the basement.
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM
Computer Video Games (UK)
Issue 62 -- December 1986
Cover Art - David Bowie as Jareth
Cover Line - "Bowie goes underground for LABYRINTH"
Article found on pages 14-16.
Contains: Color photographs.
This was the world's first dedicated video-game magazine. The first edition featured chess and Space Invaders. It ran from 1981-2004, and then online until 2015.
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UNCONFIRMED
Model & Collectors Mart — March 2006 — United Kingdom
Article: Untitled article
Type: Collectors' magazine coverage
What's inside: Labyrinth-related collectibles coverage
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ImagineFX Magazine (UK)
Issue #132 --- March 2016
Contains: focuses on the "last great era of illustrated movie posters" by exploring the cover tribute art, an exclusive interview with Ted CoConis, and includes a structural workshop guide for 80's cinematic fantasy.
ImagineFX originally shipped with physical DVDs. Launched in Jan. 2006. Seen as an essential guide for artists and illustrators.
Flicks (UK) excerpt
Free newspaper-style cinema publication
c. December 1986
Article: Magic World
Flicks started in August 1985, became a paid magazine for a moment in 1999, then ended in 2000.
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Film Review (United Kingdom)
December 1986
Publisher: EMI Cinemas
Cover: David Bowie / Labyrinth
Contains: “Labyrinth” and “The Changing Face of David Bowie” + photographs
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Starzone (UK)
Issue #15 -- 1986
A David Bowie fan magazine
Contains: Labyrinth preview
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Starzone (UK)
Issue #16 -- 1986
A David Bowie fan magazine
Contains: Labyrinth preview + Bowie/Jareth photographs and information
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Photoplay (UK)
Vol. 37, No. 12 -- December 1986
Article: “the image maker BOWIE”
Page: 14-16
Contains: David Bowie feature/profile with Labyrinth material and photographs, released as the movie was arriving in Britain.
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Empire #272 — February 2012 — United Kingdom
Article: “Dance Magic Dance: 25 Years of Labyrinth”
Author: Owen Williams
Pages: 100–103
Type: Magazine retrospective
What's inside: Four-page retrospective on Labyrinth produced for the film's 25th-anniversary period. The issue's Labyrinth feature is also documented in later film bibliographies.
Cosmopolitan — December 1986 — UK/international edition needs verification
Reviewer: Helen Duncan
Type: Film review
Contents: Contemporary assessment of Labyrinth, particularly its technology/special effects and its attempt to work as an adolescent fantasy.
IRELAND
IRELAND
The Irish Times — December 2, 1986 — Ireland
Article: “Bowie’s Latest and the Greatest Ghost Story Session”
Author: Ray Comiskey
Type: Film/release coverage
Contents: Bowie/Labyrinth coverage associated with the movie's December European release.
JAPAN
JAPAN
ロードショー
(Roadshow)
August 1986
Japan
Publisher: Shueisha
Cover: Sophie Marceau
Original price: ¥580 (~$3.76 USD)
Labyrinth cover line: ラビリンス 魔王の迷宮
Labyrinth: Maō no Meikyū
Type: Film magazine
ロードショー
(Roadshow)
September 1986
Japan
Publisher: Shueisha
Cover: Jennifer Connelly
Original price: ¥580 (~$3.76 USD)
Kinema Junpo (Japan)
No. 939
July 1, 1986
Contains: production notes by Yasuko Takayama, Jim Henson interview, Bowie interview, an essay on George Lucas by Sawako Omori, and photographs.
Kinema Junpo began publication in 1919 and originally put out three issues per month. It is still producing magazines once a month, plus special editions.
THAILAND & SINGAPORE
THAILAND & SINGAPORE
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เอนเตอร์เทน (Entertain) (Thailand)
Issue #63 - 1986
Siam Sport Publishing Group
Contains: unknown - I can't find a single thing in here yet about the film! Work in progress...
The Straits Times — December 12, 1986 — Singapore
Article: “Labyrinth Takes Wrong Turn”
Author: Kannan Chandran
Type: Theatrical review
Contents: Contemporary Singapore release review of the movie. The title, author and December 12, 1986 date are preserved in citations to the original review.
The Straits Times — December 14, 1986 — Singapore
Article: “Journey Into a Maze of Bizarre Creatures”
Author: Serena Toh
Type: Feature
Contents: This appears to be more of a feature about the movie and its characters/creatures than the straight review published two days earlier. It discusses Sarah's journey, Hoggle and the bizarre inhabitants of the Labyrinth.
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Starburst (UK)
Issue #102 --- February 1986
Contains: A Labyrinth feature, this time described as “Labyrinth creations,” so the emphasis appears to be the creatures/design/production side rather than Bowie.
Starburst is the world's longest running sci-fi magazine - 1977-2009, then back up in 2012. It was briefly published by Marvel UK in 1987.
Currently prints quarterly issues and special editions.
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Starburst (UK)
Issue #100/101 --- January 1987
Winter Special 1986/1987
Features: interview with Terry Jones discussing rules of the maze, creative dissatisfaction, the cut philosophical ending, and Jareth's character development.
BONUS: Includes a Bowie/Jareth pull-out poster.
Page: 38-41
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Starlog (USA)
Issue #106 --- May 1986
Article: “Terry Jones: Creating the Wonders of Labyrinth”
Author: Kim Howard Johnson
Pages: 32–33, 64
What's inside: A substantial pre-release interview/profile with screenwriter Terry Jones about writing Labyrinth, the story's development and working within Jim Henson's fantasy world. This is one of the earliest major American genre-magazine pieces devoted specifically to the movie.
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Starlog (USA)
Issue #107 --- June 1986
Article: “Jim Henson: Awaiting Labyrinth, Part One”
Author: Dennis Freeland
Pages: 37–40, 63
What's inside: Jim Henson interview/feature immediately before the American theatrical release, discussing Labyrinth, its production and Henson's approach to creating the film. This is Part One of the important Starlog Henson coverage.
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Starlog (USA)
Issue #108 --- July 1986
Article: “Profile: Jennifer Connelly”
Author: Patrick Daniel O'Neill
Pages: 82–85
Contains: Jennifer Connelly interview/profile tied directly to Labyrinth. It discusses the young actress and her role as Sarah and includes photographs.
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Starlog (USA)
Issue #109 --- August 1986
Article: “Into the Labyrinth with Jim Henson — Part 2”
Author: Adam Pirani
Pages: 44–48
Contains: Interview with Henson and behind-the-scenes photographs.
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Barbie: The Magazine for Girls (USA)
Summer 1986
Contains: Jennifer Connelly interview, conducted during the Labyrinth promotional period. The surviving interview text discusses Jennifer's acting/modeling career and Labyrinth.
Published quarterly by Mattel, from 1984-1988.
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TIME (USA)
Vol. 128, No. 1
July 7, 1986
Article: “Cinema: Walt's Precocious Progeny” (page 65)
Author: Richard Corliss
What's inside: A major review/essay discussing Labyrinth alongside The Great Mouse Detective. Corliss examines Henson and George Lucas as successors to Disney-style fantasy, discusses Jennifer Connelly/Sarah, Bowie/Jareth, the creatures and the film's adolescence metaphor.
Lee's Toy Review #172
February 2007
Original price: $5.99
Contains: Early preview of NECA's Labyrinth figure line, including completed Jareth and Hoggle figures and five photographs showing work-in-progress goblin sculpts. Development images identify goblins with working labels including “Goat Head,” “Koala,” and “Skull Head.”
Bantha Tracks (USA)
Journal of the Official Star Wars/Lucasfilm Fan Club
Issue #28 --- Spring 1985
Contains: “David Bowie Joins Labyrinth” — early production/casting announcement.
Preston Postle of Avon, Ohio gave it the name - it was originally just called "The Official Star Wars Fan Club Newsletter."
Bantha Tracks (USA)
Journal of the Official Star Wars/Lucasfilm Fan Club
Issue #30 --- Fall 1985
Editor: Maureen Garrett
Contains: “Labyrinth — More Than Making a Movie: Creating a New Reality” and “The Creatures for Labyrinth”
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Muppet Magazine (USA)
Summer 1986
Article: "Inside Labyrinth"
Contains: Major Labyrinth promotional coverage from Henson's own magazine, including Jennifer Connelly/Sarah material, photographs, and behind-the-scenes/movie coverage. This is the issue with Jennifer prominently associated with the film.
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Cinefantastique (USA)
Vol. 16, Nos. 3/4
October 1986
Article: “Labyrinth”
Author: Dan Scapperotti
Pages: 102–105
Contains: A considerably larger post-release Labyrinth feature, covering the film and its fantasy production.
Variety — December 31, 1985 — United States
Article: “Labyrinth”
Type: Trade review
What's inside: Early film-industry review/coverage of Labyrinth.
Columbia Spectator — June 25, 1986 — United States
Article: “Muppet Master Molds Miracles”
Author: Daniel Schweiger
Volume/Issue: Vol. CX, No. 129
Pages: 6, 8
Type: Feature
What's inside: Contemporary coverage of Jim Henson and Labyrinth.
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Starlog (USA)
Issue #103 --- February 1986
Article: “Labyrinth — Jim Henson, George Lucas & David Bowie team up,"
Page: 10?
Contains: first look/preivew
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Starlog (USA)
Issue #111 --- October 1986
Article: The Mechanics of Labyrinth Magic: George Gibbs & Richard Conway Look Behind the Scenes of Goblin Fantasy, Brazil Brilliance & Indiana Jones Adventure
Author: Adam Pirani
Contains: feature/interview with special-effects artists George Gibbs and Richard Conway
Howard the Duck was weeeeeird.
American Cinematographer (USA)
Vol. 67, No. 8 --- August 1986
Feature: “Labyrinth and Legend: Big Screen Fairy Tales” / the Labyrinth portion is now archived by ASC as “A Goblin World Created for Labyrinth”
Author: Ron Magid
Labyrinth pages: approximately 71–74, 76–81
What's inside: This is one of the best technical articles from 1986. It goes into the actual photography and construction of the movie's visual world, including cinematography, lighting puppets, sets and the technical challenges of photographing Henson's creatures. It contains discussion involving cinematographer Alex Thomson and Jim Henson.
Graffiti Magazine (USA)
Vol. 2 No. 7
1986
Primarily a music/pop-culture reference. It ran from 1984-1988.
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Starburst (UK)
Issue #101 -- February 1987
Contains: To be confirmed
Pages: To be confirmed
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Cinefantastique (USA)
Vol. 16, No. 3
July 1986
Article: “Labyrinth”
Author: Alan Jones
Pages: 7, 57
Contains: Contemporary production/pre-release coverage of Henson's film
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Movieline Vol. 3, No. 7 April 1992 (US)
Article: “Bowie at the Bijou”
Author: Virginia Campbell
Volume/Issue:
Type: Magazine feature
What's inside: Retrospective discussion of Bowie's film work, including Labyrinth.
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Gateways: The Progressive Multi-Media Gaming Aid (USA)
Vol. II, Issue 1
September 1986
Gateway ran for 14 issues.
Editor and publisher Laura Antoniou later became a well-known erotica author.
Variety Magazine (US)
October 25, 1999
Contains: 20 years of Jim Henson's Creature Shop
SPAIN - GERMANY - NETHERLANDS - FINLAND
SPAIN - GERMANY - NETHERLANDS - FINLAND
El País — December 26, 1986 — Spain
Article: “Imaginación infantil y fantasía de los adultos”
Author: Octavi Martí
Section: Cultura / Cine
Film: Dentro del laberinto
Type: Full critical essay/review
Contents: This is excellent Spanish material. Martí discusses the movie's relationship to M.C. Escher, Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan, Sarah's transition from childhood toward adulthood, Henson's filmmaking, the Elstree production, sets and effects, the ballroom sequence and Bowie's songs. The original article survives in El País's archive dated December 26, 1986.
Version Original: Revista de Cine
No. 258 - "Fantasias" (Spain)
24th Anniversary Edition
April 2017
ISBN 978-80-00-00258-3
Veronica #51 — December 20, 1986 — Netherlands
Article: “Nieuwe Film Van Jim ‘Muppet’ Henson: ‘Poppenfilms Zijn Niet Alleen Geschikt Voor Kinderen’”
English title: “New Film From Jim ‘Muppet’ Henson: ‘Puppet Movies Are Not Just For Children’”
Author: Els Smets
Language: Dutch
Translator: Elizabeth A. Allen
Type: Magazine feature/interview
What's inside: Dutch original-release coverage centered on Jim Henson and Labyrinth.
Kinolehti (Finland)
Numero 4-5 (Double Issue)
1986
Contains: theatrical preview, David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, puppetry, and effects work.
Page: 45+
First published in 1921.
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
The Canberra Times — Vol. 61, No. 18,697 — December 11, 1986 — Australia
Article: “Fantasy, Reality Intertwine in ‘Labyrinth’: A Bewildering Journey Echoing Life Itself”
Type: Feature/review
Page: 4
Contents: Discusses Sarah's bedroom, the relationship between her real-world possessions and the fantasy characters, Jareth, the maze and Sarah's coming-of-age journey. This is one of the stronger Australian pieces and is cited in later research into the film.
This needs to be researched more.
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Chronicles
“Return of the Fairy Tale”
Author: Sam Karnick
Type: Critical article
January 1987
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