2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). One Sheet (27" X 41") Starchild Style.. ...

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2001: A Space Odyssey (MGM, 1968). One Sheet (27" X 41") Starchild Style.
This fabulous one sheet was distributed at the same time as the "Psychedelic Eye" one sheet, which we have sold for $13,800 in a past auction. When MGM decided to revamp the advertising campaign for this blockbuster film in 1969, they chose the tagline "The Ultimate Trip." The "Eye" and the "Star Child" posters were conceived for this 1969, 70mm relaunch in New York City. This poster was primarily used for wilding (i.e. posting on building sites, etc.). The "Star Child" was retained for subsequent releases for the next decade and thus the image is the more common of the two. The original printing of the "Eye" and "Star Child" posters have no NSS or other information in the bottom border, as they were created in rush time, not knowing if the campaign would take. Rolled, Very Fine-.

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