Jagged said:
… Warner's were very unhappy about it as there was a ban on photos of the makeup at the time. They could do nothing about it though as they were just drawings, but it was evident someone had supplied the artist with stills to work from. Despite his claims he sat through the movie multiple times and did them from memory.
An old tradition, similar to what the media did when cameras weren't permitted in courtrooms: they hired artists to make sketches.
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I remember that the Famous Monsters editor suggested that you run right out and buy extra copies of the issue, mainly as a collector's item. But one other suggested use was to decorate your room with the pictures.
Arrrgh! Much as I like the film, those are about the last thing I'd want on my bedroom walls!