George lucas is an american film producer, screen writer, director and founderchairman of lucasfilm ltd. Struzan has worked on the posters for the biggest films of the last 30 years. This page displays our archive of 225 movie posters made by drew struzan. This month sees the release of the art of drew struzan, the stunning celebration of one of hollywoods most treasured icons. Three iconic movie poster artists you need to know. Described by steven spielberg as my favorite movie artist, drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie poster images of the last 30 years, from raiders of the lost ark to star wars. Next to drew struzans detailed and remarkable work, they look 100 times worse. The rise of organized crime in america by dylan struzan. Drew struzan, adventures in babysitting loving thor way before it. Sep 24, 2010 this month sees the release of the art of drew struzan, the stunning celebration of one of hollywoods most treasured icons. Reel ideas media production december 12, 2017 we had the great pleasure of working with drew struzan editing his extraordinary iconic movie posters and fine art to favorite film scores at a live concert by the golden state pops orchestra at uclas royce hall.
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. The art alone would make this a worthwhile book to pick up but its the context and history you get along the way that seals the deal. Movie poster artist drew struzan has created many of the most iconic movie posters of the last few decades, and drew. Drew struzan drew struzan born 1947 is an american artist. Drew struzan was born march 18, 1947, in oregon city. Back to the future art print version screen print by drew struzan sold out. Drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, from harry potter to hellboy, raiders of the lost ark to. For the first time, drew struzan opens his studio and welcomes us in. The art of drew struzan black lagoon, hollywood monsters. Drew struzans iconic back to the future poster just got an. Oct 04, 2011 drew is the author of the massively successful the art of drew struzan also published by titan books. Drew struzan was born in 1947 in portland, oregon, usa as howard drew struzansky. In 2009, however, in collaboration with jim sanders of reel ideas.
Book honors star wars movie poster maestro drew struzan drew struzans new book includes concept art and posters from the star wars films. Legendary poster artist drew struzan is coming out of. Drew struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. Of course the artist drew struzan, who was responsible for the creation of the respective movie. Drew struzan for sale the art of drew struzan by drew struzan biographies hardcover. Its a striking, beautiful image that youve seen a million times and have. He has also painted album covers, collectibles, and book covers. Drew made as he attempted to find an image that would work for the production studios he worked with.
A compilation of some of drew struzans original art. Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more. A short interview with legendary artist, drew struzan. In 2009, struzan in collaboration with jim sanders of reel ideas produced a. Jun 15, 2017 if youre interested in a firsthand tutorial into drews art techniques, i encourage you to pick up the dvd drew struzan.
Nov 05, 2016 in this extra long video we have a look at some artbooks by jason edmiston and drew struzan. 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. Creating and conceiving the hellboy movie poster art from reel ideas. Jun 18, 2008 a short interview with legendary artist, drew struzan. Discover book depositorys huge selection of drew struzan books online. Legendary poster artist drew struzan on his process and. A gorgeous new book about the movie poster work of drew struzan the art of drew struzan, has just been released by titan books. Legendary poster artist drew struzan on his process and his legacy adam rosenberg 09092010 next week, on september 14, the spotlight will shine on a.
Welcome to the official drew struzan page with all the latest information on drew and his upcoming events. Drew struzan is an amazing craftsman and artist, whose work has inspired and persuaded millions to love so many films. Lord of posters hollywoods most famous poster artist drew struzan. 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. Struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. But the art of drew struzan isnt just a collection of beautiful imagery. There are a few other books which contain more of his work, but this one is a worthy one to have, as it contains preparatory drawings for all of the poster art contained inside. This was a fascinating book to leaf through and think over. Welcome to the official drew struzan page with all the latest information on drew. The art of drew struzan art and design the guardian. Drew is very open with his ways of painting and creating art with materials we all have. In this extra long video we have a look at some artbooks by jason edmiston and drew struzan.
It measures 11 x 14 inches in size and is in near mint condition. The dvd was very informative and easy to learn from. The official drew struzan web site has been redesigned with all new artwork. Composed mainly of interviews with the various actors, producers, and directors whose movies struzan made posters for, as well as unobtrusive. The quality of the work of drew struzan is amply demonstrated, and in this book will find many of his best work.
In the uk royal mail do not class something as lost until. When you think of back to the future, odds are drew struzans instantly recognizable poster is part of the memory. I knew drew struzan s name for some of his art like the star wars and indiana jones posters. Jul 19, 20 movie poster artist drew struzan has created many of the most iconic movie posters of the last few decades, and drew. Blazing saddles press book reel deals movie posters. Legendary poster artist drew struzan on his process and his legacy adam rosenberg 09092010 next week, on september 14, the spotlight will shine on a man who really should need no introduction. In 2008, one of the most prolific poster artists of alltime decided to put down the paintbrush. But this book showed me that dozens of movie posters, book and game covers, even commemorative plates that i recognize were done by his hand as well. A book featuring the art of the greatest poster artist who has ever lived has high expectations to live up to. He is known for his work on planet of the apes 2001, war of the worlds 2005 and the mist 2007.
Welcome to the official drew struzan page with all the latest information on drew and. The press book has 10 pages pages of cast and credit information, story synopsis, advertising ideas, some pictures, ad mats and images of some of the movie posters. David konow is a southern californiabased writer with a passion for the schlocky films of hollywood past. See more ideas about movie posters, art and movie poster art. I have a poster from return of the jedi hanging in my house that i had no idea he did the art for it until i saw it here in the book. Conceiving and creating the hellboy movie poster art reel ideas. The art of drew struzan galactic gallery limited edition. 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.
I knew drew struzans name for some of his art like the star wars and indiana jones posters. The man behind the poster is a 20 american documentary film directed by erik sharkey about the career of film poster artist drew struzan. Inside you can find a lot of posters of films and, what is more interesting, the sketches before the final poster. Having drew struzan create the poster art for your movie is as close as you can get to a mark of bankbusting hollywood success. Book honors star wars movie poster maestro drew struzan. Book honors star wars movie poster maestro drew struzan drew struzan s new book includes concept art and posters from the star wars films. Includes exclusive minigiclee print signed by drew. Drew struzan is one of the most legendary poster artists of all time, and getting your hands on any official versions of his work, especially in the form of movie posters, can be not only pricey. 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. Sep 24, 2010 discover book depositorys huge selection of drew struzan books online. 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 version screen print by drew struzan sold out. These 5 paintings were done to pitch the idea to network executives. Sep 24, 2010 the art alone would make this a worthwhile book to pick up but its the context and history you get along the way that seals the deal.
Into the fire drew struzan superhero stories, pulp fiction book, star wars. Blog critics the art of drew struzan immortalizes a man who contributed much more than film advertisements. We are proud to share that we have our own exclusive wrap around cover jacket for drews existing art of book which will be packaged with our own exclusive giclee fine art miniprint. Indiana jones, star wars, back to the future, harry potter, walking dead, and so many more. Drew struzans iconic back to the future poster just got. Sep 17, 2010 having drew struzan create the poster art for your movie is as close as you can get to a mark of bankbusting hollywood success.
The art of drew struzan should be on the reading list of any movie buff. This is the only time you will see a how to from this artist from start to finish and trust me, i have been looking for years. A collection of the hollywood poster maestros work. Buy the movie posters of drew struzan by struzan, drew isbn. 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. Drew is the author of the massively successful the art of drew struzan also published by titan books. Drew struzan is a new book written by drew and dylan struzan, with a foreword by george lucas.
Buy the art of drew struzan by drew struzan, david j. Drew struzan is the master artist behind such iconic movies posters as. Inside you can find a lot of posters of films and, what is. Back to the future, but you also get a look at poster concepts that were never. Book honors star wars movie poster maestro drew struzan wired. The man behind the poster is a loving tribute and examination of his long career. Jun 27, 2012 drew struzan born 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.
The release of the book, scheduled for april 16 of this year, is the culmination of two decades of work. His book, reel terror, chronicles the history and impact of horror movies. In 2009, struzan in collaboration with jim sanders of reel ideas produced a dvd, conceiving and creating the hellboy movie poster art, as a stepbystep documentation of his creative process, techniques, and industrial experience. Struzan has provided images for the indiana jones films, blade. To create his finished work projects, drew starts by sketching out drawings on gessoed illustration board, then tinting the draftsmanship with airbrushed acrylic paint, finishing up the highlights and other details. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Indispensable book for lovers of drew struzan art and for people who like the 7th art. He is the favorite artist of both george lucas and steven spielberg and the artist behind some of the most iconic images of our time he is drew struzan. It debuted july 19, 20 at the san diego comiccon international. 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. Featuring rare footage of the artist working in his studio and talking about his poster artwork. 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. You may not recognize his name, but if youve seen a movie poster in the last 40 years you almost certainly know drew struzans work the 67yearold artist didnt just create some of the.
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