Drew struzan is an american artist, illustrator, and cover designer known for his more than 150 movie posters, which include the shawshank redemption, blade runner, as well as films in the indiana jones, back to the future, and star wars film series. Struzan went to lunch with a goonies art director, who drew him a picture on a napkin. Quick view back to the future onesheet version screen print by drew struzan sold out back to the future art print version screen print by drew struzan back to the future art print. Then he got into doing album covers when there were still such things and when people liked to hang the artwork on their walls. Legendary poster artist drew struzan on his process and. Oeuvre isbn 0973278676 drews opus, oeuvre is a hardbound edition of his works, ranging from movie posters to album and book covers. Indispensable book for lovers of drew struzan art and for people who like the 7th art. Sep 14, 2010 drew struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. I saw on amazon that this book has 160 pages and the other 120, but its 160 including sketches and written material, and the former is 120 pages of posters only.
The art of drew struzan galactic gallery limited edition. Drew is the author of the massively successful the art of drew struzan also published by titan books. This is the updated edition of the 2004 edition drew struzan. The publisher titan books considers it a brand new edition, with lots of additional and uptodate material, plus text by dylan struzan drew s wife. Its called the art of drew struzan there are three illustrators that influenced me more than any one else in my career, besides norman rockwell and jc leyendecker of the past, and i was fortunate to get to be friends with each of them, often competing for work. He has also done art for advertising, book and comic covers, music cd covers and other product illustration. Struzan is responsible for some of the most famous and recognizable movie posters in recent memory. I knew drew struzan s name for some of his art like the star wars and indiana jones posters. Greg aronowitz, founder and curator of the hollywood art museum, is thrilled to present a bold new exhibit, the art of drew struzan. Oct 04, 2011 drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, including raiders of the lost ark, star wars.
Very aware this is a must own book for any movie or art lover. Drew struzan is a new book written by drew and dylan struzan, with a foreword by george lucas. But the art of drew struzan isnt just a collection of beautiful imagery. The publisher titan books considers it a brand new edition, with lots of. I presented the gift to drew on stage at a celebration evening honoring his 50 years in the industry. It is described as a sumptuous companion volume to the art of drew struzan. The art of drew struzan star wars portfolio isbn 0967292808. Drew struzans art is some of the most iconic in modern movies, with the artwork for over 150 movie posters to his credit, including all the star wars, back to the future and indiana jones movies, harry potter, e. Drew struzan says the force awakens is the best star wars youve ever seen mondo tees 1931 frankenstein poster from artist drew struzan drew struzan. No reproduction, copying or any unauthorized use is permitted. He is best known for being the creator of the space opera franchise star wars and the. Drew is the best in my opinion, and his story is remarkably down to earth. I was asked to create a special painting to commemorate the career of legendary poster artist drew struzan.
I saw on amazon that this book has 160 pages and the other 120, but its 160 including sketches and written material, and the former is. Oeuvre showcases the iconic movie art of drew struzan wired. Geek tyrant highquality print and thick glossy pages capture the illustrations fine detail and precision perfectly. Sadly, the studios have lost an appreciation of the magic created by the likes of drew in favor or quick, mindless, photoshop jobs of big heads that lack. The documentary features interviews with a number of people, including struzan himself, his wife, dylan struzan, his son, christian. For those of you who arent familiar with struzan s work, hes an illustrator thats been designing classic movie poster art since 1981, starting off with the classic film raiders of the lost ark.
One little snippet in particular, only seen by those in attendance, was a. Drew struzan, creator of the best but most unknown blade. If youre a movie poster fan who likes the stories behind the onesheets, then be sure to check out the art of drew struzan book not to be confused with the movie posters of drew struzan. Back to the future onesheet version screen print by drew struzan sold out. This page displays our archive of 225 movie posters made by drew struzan. This sumptuous hardcover edition, with a foreword by george lucas, features over 250 pieces of artwork, in. The magical movie poster art of drew struzan wired. Two years later, the comprehensive coffeetable book the art of drew struzan featuring reams of his extensive artwork for the publicity campaigns of so many movies was published and in 20 the documentary drew. Back to the future art print version screen print by drew struzan sold out. Oeuvre isbn 0973278676 a hardbound edition of struzans works, ranging from movie posters to album and book covers. Sep 17, 2010 the art of drew struzan the art of drew struzan. Indiana jones, star wars, back to the future, harry potter, walking dead, and so many more.
Drew struzan born march 18, 1947 is an american artist known for his more than 150 movie posters, which include all the films in the indiana jones, back to the future, and star wars film series. This is the only footage shot that shows his entire process, the same techniques he used to create some of his most iconic posters including. The thing original drew struzan poster art to get mondo. Feb 3, 2019 no movie poster artist has created as many memorable posters as drew. Due to financial problems with the publisher, dreamwave, struzan lost a lot of money on this volume that he had personally invested. George lucas dubbed him the only collectible artist since world war ii and steven spielberg called him his favorite. Particularly valuable are the many comps or drafts, often roughed out in pencil, showing the many different concepts struzan. But perhaps the biggest treat of the book is the look at struzan s personal work, rarely seen in print form. Drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, including raiders of the lost ark, star wars. Struzan has been painting masterpieces for decades and when you think of movies like raiders of the lost ark, star wars, back to the future, and harry potter, you can thank mr. Oeuvre is a simple and beautiful celebration of his work.
They are the of drew struzan or used by permission of the owners. The man behind the poster is a 20 documentary film directed by erik sharkey about the career of american film poster artist drew struzan. Legendary poster artist drew struzan on his process and his. From movie posters that define my childhood to his more personal work, every image is breathtaking. For example, did you know drew did artwork for black sabbath. He went on to create posters for films such as back to the future, the goonies, masters of the universe, harry.
This sumptuous hardcover edition, with a foreword by. A book featuring the art of the greatest poster artist who has ever lived has high expectations to live up to. Drew struzan is the author of the art of drew struzan 4. He has also painted album covers, collectibles, and book covers. The artwork he has created for franchises such as star wars, indiana jones, harry potter, back to the future, not too mention countless other films and tv. Its easy to see his work and the people hes worked with and make assumptions involving thrones and riches, but hes a working man. Art of drew struzan master movie poster illustratorartist. Oct, 2010 a gorgeous new book about the movie poster work of drew struzan the art of drew struzan, has just been released by titan books. Oeuvre is a followup to the art of drew struzan, also by titan books, which, to date, has sold out three printings. I approached drew about doing an interview for the blog. This sumptuous hardcover edition, with a foreword by george lucas, features over 250 pieces of artwork, including all of. Drew struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work.
Drew struzan is perhaps the king of movie poster art, and this book gives a gorgeous look at some highlights of his work over the years. Legendary poster artist drew struzan on his process and his legacy. The art of drew struzan art and design the guardian. Drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, including. Jul 30, 2011 drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, including raiders of the lost ark, star wars. Drew struzan drew struzan born 1947 is an american artist. Particularly valuable are the many comps or drafts, often roughed out in pencil, showing the many different concepts struzan came up with before picking one for the final composition. A hilarious celebration of lifelong female friendship duration. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Tons of exciting announcements have been streaming off the stage at the d23 expo. It arrived september 24, 2010 at about 30% off at amazon. The empire strikes back, harry potter and the sorcerers stone and blade runner. Inside you can find a lot of posters of films and, what is more interesting, the sketches before the final poster. Jul 18, 2007 drew struzan is another of those artists, like michael deas, whose work you have undoubtedly seen, whether you realize it or not. Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more. A gorgeous new book about the movie poster work of drew struzan the art of drew struzan, has just been released by titan books. It debuted july 19, 20 at the san diego comiccon international. The man behind the poster, a documentary valentine to drew struzan, a semiretired toptier illustrator whose promotional. The quality of the work of drew struzan is amply demonstrated, and in this book will find many of his best work.
Drew struzan is another of those artists, like michael deas, whose work you have undoubtedly seen, whether you realize it or not. George lucas is an american film producer, screen writer, director and founderchairman of lucasfilm ltd. My first experience of seeing and recognizing drew struzans work was back in 1979. This elegant coffeetable edition on the legendary 80s movie poster maker shows off struzans huge oeuvre as well as provides an insightful look at his thought process, displaying the many different. Struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. Welcome to the official drew struzan page with all the latest information on drew and his upcoming events. The man behind the poster profiles drew struzan the.
Due to financial problems with the publisher, dreamwave, struzan lost a considerable amount of personally invested money on this volume. The painting features iconic characters from drew s body of work and the directors who worked with him to bring these movies to life. Drew struzan is in the same boat as the rest of us. Come see this gallery of highresolution works, representing drews artistic legacy over decades of cinematic contributions. In drew s early life he started out spending a heck of a lot of time at art center college of design picking up tips on drawing and painting. A particular favorite artist of film directors george lucas and steven spielberg, struzan created distinct and indelible images for many of their film releases, with spielberg decreeing that struzan be the only artist allowed to render the spacecreature. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Oeuvre new updated by drew struzan, dylan struzan, drew struzan isbn. Drew struzan cover illustrator of sombras del imperio.
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