Original Rolling Stone magazine dated April 5th 1979, issue number 288, featuring Michael Douglas on the front cover. This issue includes a major personal profile examining Douglas’s rising influence in late seventies cinema, coinciding with his growing reputation as a serious dramatic actor and producer.

A central feature in this issue is The China Syndrome, an anti nuclear political thriller explored in depth by Ben Fong Torrez, analysing the cultural and political impact of the film at the height of Cold War anxiety. The cover ties directly into this moment, making this a strong crossover issue between film, politics, and popular culture.

Also included is Hell’s Angels ’79, described as a strange and terrible saga by Howard Kohn, offering insight into the outlaw biker world during the period. Additional reporting and commentary reflect Rolling Stone’s late seventies editorial direction, blending entertainment with investigative journalism.

A highly collectible late 1970s Rolling Stone issue appealing to collectors of Michael Douglas, classic American cinema, political film history, and Rolling Stone’s golden era.

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