The quality of the work of drew struzan is amply demonstrated, and in this book will find many of his best work. As hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, toothlessa discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the night fury away. Oeuvre isbn 0973278676 a hardbound edition of struzan s works, ranging from movie posters to album and book covers. Then he got into doing album covers when there were still such things and when people liked to hang the artwork on their walls. The man behind the poster is a 20 american documentary film directed by erik sharkey about the career of film poster artist drew struzan. A book featuring the art of the greatest poster artist who has ever lived has high expectations to live up to. His art touched generations of filmgoers with unforgettable images for the star wars trilogy, raiders of the lost ark, indiana jones and the temple of doom, the phantom menace, bladerunner, first blood, the thing, back to the future i. Just over a year ago, titan books published the art of drew struzan. My first experience of seeing and recognizing drew struzan s work was back in 1979. So its only fitting he was left speechless by the end of an intimate career tribute highlighting. For the first time, drew struzan opens his studio and welcomes us in. 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.
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. Struzan has worked on the posters for the biggest films of the last 30 years. Described by steven spielberg as my favorite movie artist, drew struzan has created some of the most iconic. Finally, these posters, in addition to paintings from drews private collection, several limited edition works, book and album covers and more have been collected into one stunning full color volume, drew struzan. Over the last thirty years, hes created many of hollywoods most memorable posters. Welcome to the official drew struzan page with all the latest information on drew and his upcoming events. Struzan is responsible for some of the most famous and recognizable movie posters in recent memory. Geek tyrant highquality print and thick glossy pages capture the illustrations fine detail and precision perfectly.
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. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. Oeuvre and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This sumptuous hardcover edition, with a foreword by george lucas, features more than 250 pieces of artwork, including all of struzan s most iconic movie images, as well as other highlights from his career. Drew struzan has achieved a truly unprecedented place in the100year history of motion picture advertising with over twentyfive years of experience and literally hundreds of movie posters to his credit. Oeuvre isbn 0973278676 drews opus, oeuvre is a hardbound edition of his works, ranging from movie posters to album and book covers. He was understandably too busy, but i did receive a very nice email in return. Oct 14, 2011 prices including delivery for drew struzan. The introduction, written by drew s wife, gives history of drew s career and a little of the background as to how drew came to be involved in some of his best known projects. Struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. Drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, including raiders of the.
In 2008, one of the most prolific poster artists of alltime decided to put down the paintbrush. This page displays our archive of 225 movie posters made by drew struzan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You probably do not want to miss this fantastic book. When asked what it is like to be married to a great artist, dylan replies that it is a lot of hard work, but the benefits are incredible.
The empire strikes back, harry potter and the sorcerers stone and blade runner. 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. I just got finished going through and reading a great book called the art of drew struzan. Oeuvre showcases the iconic movie art of drew struzan wired. Oeuvre new updated by drew struzan, dylan struzan, drew struzan isbn. Due to financial problems with the publisher, dreamwave, struzan lost a considerable amount of personally invested money on this volume. 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. 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. This is the kind of art book that i love its big, its heavy, and there are hardly any words just tons of beautiful pictures. Featuring the artwork of drew struzan and text written by his wife dylan struzan, the book is actually a new updated version of a previous 2004 outofprint release of his oeuvre book. He has also done art for advertising, book and comic covers, music cd covers and other product illustration. 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.
Oeuvre by struzan, dylan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. George lucas is an american film producer, screen writer, director and founderchairman of lucasfilm ltd. He has also painted album covers, collectibles, and book covers. 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. Then just a few days later a huge book showed up at my house, drew struzan. While those workinprogress sketches and anecdotal asides arent present, what youll get is a.
Drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, including raiders of the lost ark, star wars. George lucas introduction by and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. After graduating with great distinction from the prestigious art center college of design in pasadena, california, struzan created award. Oeuvre by drew struzan illustrated, 14 oct 2011 hardcover. I highly recommend picking up the art of drew struzan for the fantastic art, the insightful process and the stories.
The art of drew struzan star wars portfolio isbn 0967292808. Dylan struzan drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, including raiders of the lost ark, star wars. Inside you can find a lot of posters of films and, what is more interesting, the sketches before the final poster. This elegant coffeetable edition on the legendary 80s movie poster maker shows off struzan s huge oeuvre as well as. Signed and inscribed by drew struzan on the front free endpaper. 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 by drew struzan and dylan struzan 2011, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at. Struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years. Mar 17, 2017 20 celebrities you didnt know are catholic the catholic talk show duration.
It debuted july 19, 20 at the san diego comiccon international. 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. Music, movies, publishing, commercial and personal. Harry and the hendersons advance harry and walter go to new york. Jessie horsting, drew struzan, amy horsting, george int lucas, greg aronowitz international buyers please request a shipping quote for this item to your destination. Great book about the premier poster illustrator of the 80s and 90s author. Struzan has provided images for the indiana jones films, blade. Drew struzan showcasing the work of artist drew struzan. Legendary poster artist drew struzan is coming out of.
But the art of drew struzan isnt just a collection of beautiful imagery. Drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, including. Besides the art, drew struzan himself provided some commentary on the background stories and working with people. I knew drew struzan s name for some of his art like the star wars and indiana jones posters. Due to financial problems with the publisher, dreamwave, struzan lost a lot of money on this volume that he had personally invested. The man behind the poster, a documentary valentine to drew struzan, a semiretired toptier illustrator whose promotional. From movie posters that define my childhood to his more personal work, every image is. Oeuvre is a followup to the art of drew struzan, also by titan books, which, to date, has sold out three printings. It is described as a sumptuous companion volume to the art of 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. He is the favorite artist of both george lucas and steven s. For the holidays, titan books sent us a copy of their new drew struzan. Indispensable book for lovers of drew struzan art and for people who like the 7th art. 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. Drew is the author of the massively successful the art of drew struzan also published by titan books. 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. Oeuvre is, in many ways, a log of that journey thus far. This is definitely one of the top art books for 2010. The book is a monograph of the work of american artist and illustrator drew struzan. May 03, 2011 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. The movie posters of drew struzan by drew struzan, hardcover.
Oeuvre is a simple and beautiful celebration of his work. American international television entertainment poster. Drew struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. Drew struzan drew struzan born 1947 is an american artist. The man behind the poster profiles drew struzan the.
Oeuvre isbn 0973278676 a hardbound edition of struzans works, ranging from movie posters to album and book covers. As it turns out the art of drew struzan was merely the underwear section of the kays catalogue compared to the fullon hardcore poster porn that is oeuvre, 300 pages of wipeclean beauty with minimal but. In this companion to the art of drew struzan, section introductions by wife dylan introduce readers to. 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. Indiana jones, star wars, back to the future, harry potter, walking dead, and so many more. Oeuvre, the most complete collection of the illustrators work yet. The movie posters of drew struzan by drew struzan sep 7, 2004 drew struzan. Drew struzan is a new book written by drew and dylan struzan, with a foreword by george lucas.
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. Whether or not you know his name although i imagine anyone reading this site is wellversed in the world of movie posters, i dare. Oct 14, 2011 if youre a fan of pop art, star wars or drew struzan, ouevre would make a fine addition to your library. Aip american international pictures product broucher. This is the updated edition of the 2004 edition drew struzan. Geek tyrant this book is truly a thing of beautya real musthave for movie buffs and art buffs alike. 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. The art of drew struzan art and design the guardian. Just over a year ago, titan books published the art of drew struzan, a beautiful book full of posters by the man who made every movie for which he designed a poster at least 119% better.
This sumptuous hardcover edition, with an introduction by george lucas, features over 250 pieces of art, including all of drew s most iconic movie images, as well as. The empire strikes back, harry potter and the sorcerers stone and. 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. 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. Drew struzan, creator of the best but most unknown blade. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Dylan struzan has been married to drew for more than 40 years, chasing a shared dream. Very aware this is a must own book for any movie or art lover. Legendary movie poster artist drew struzan is known for conveying a lot of emotion without words. Drew struzan is the author of the art of drew struzan 4. He is best known for being the creator of the space opera franchise star wars and the.
The publisher titan books considers it a brand new edition, with lots of. Drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the l. Topless robot a must own book for any movie or art lover. Oct 04, 2011 drew is the author of the massively successful the art of drew struzan also published by titan books. Struzan is know for his iconic illustrations for movie posters, album artwork and books.
Apr 26, 2011 i approached drew about doing an interview for the blog. Oeuvre just over a year ago, titan books published the art of drew struzan, a beautiful book full of posters by the man who made every movie for which he designed a poster at least 119% better. This elegant coffeetable edition on the legendary 80s movie poster maker shows off struzans huge oeuvre as well as. This sumptuous hardcover edition, with a foreword by george lucas, features over 250 pieces of artwork, including all of. Drew struzan cover illustrator of sombras del imperio. Drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie posters of the last 30 years, from raiders of the lost ark to star wars. The gorgeous art book you must own a collection of the works of the great movie poster painter of our times is coming to stores.
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