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. No matter how familiar you are with struzans work, there are some. The golden army at the request of his friend guillermo del toro. All those that i ve seen before were in different makingof and artof books. Drew struzan showcasing the work of artist drew struzan. The art of drew struzan should be on the reading list of any movie buff. Drew struzan born may 14, 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. Drew struzan s 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. The art of drew struzan blade runner art, art, book art. Buy the art of drew struzan book online at best prices in india on. This was a fascinating book to leaf through and think over.
Oct 09, 2010 together with his traditional approach to art, he has created a style thats easily recognisable. Drew struzan is an amazing craftsman and artist, whose work has inspired and persuaded millions to love so many films. 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. 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. The art of drew struzan chronicles much of his work, beginning with raiders of the lost ark in 1981 to his retirement in 2008 and the final, unused image he produced for hellboy ii. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Throughout the book struzan speaks briefly of the commissioned work, the changes that were requested, and how the ideas were formed, shared, and collaborated upon with the filmmakers in order to develop the art that would come to represent and identify the movie itself. I knew drew struzans name for some of his art like the star wars and indiana jones posters. This page displays our archive of 225 movie posters made by drew struzan. Struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. Buy the art of drew struzan by drew struzan online at alibris. The art of drew struzan hardcover by david j schow published. A book featuring the art of the greatest poster artist who has ever lived has high expectations to live up to. Described by steven spielberg as my favorite movie artist, drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie poster images of the last.
The art of drew struzan art, sketches, illustration art. Struzan has provided images for the indiana jones films, blade. Struzan has worked on the posters for the biggest films of the last 30 years. The fifth book in the george lucascurated star wars art series, posters collects the best artwork from all six star wars films, the star wars. 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. The art of drew struzan chronicles much of his work. The art of drew struzan star wars portfolio by drew struzan. Featuring over 300 pieces of artwork, including previously unseen poster art for harry potter and the. Sep 24, 2010 drew struzan s 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. Drews work evokes the magic of cinema and his raw passion for it is right there on every single page. Drew struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work.
Few artists can touch his sense of wonder, awe to say nothing of his masterful composition. He is the favorite artist of both george lucas and steven s. Comic books art book art blade runner art art sketches art drawings toned paper cultura pop crayon concept art a collection of the hollywood poster maestros work sandie drew struzan. The book has over 300 pieces of artwork, which includes previously unseen poster art for modern movies like harry potter and the chamber of secrets and hellboy ii, but more importantly shows the working process that created these works with insights and working drafts. The art of drew struzan, is truley an amazing compilation of work, in a unique and wonderfully involving media. He gave america icons and the magic to remember them by. It is described as a sumptuous companion volume to the art of drew struzan.
Click download or read online button to get the art of drew struzan book now. Sep 24, 2010 indispensable book for lovers of drew struzan art and for people who like the 7th art. Sep 14, 2010 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. Drew is one of my all time favorite artists in any medium. Back to the future art print version screen print by drew struzan sold out subscribe to our newsletter sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more. New drew struzan documentary check out the trailer for drew. He is best known for being the creator of the space opera franchise star wars and the. This is the first book to cover his movie work in depth. The art of drew struzan art and design the guardian.
Frank darabont a behindthescenes peek into the artists studio, as well as a history of the rise and fall of movie poster illustration in hollywood. Having drew struzan create the poster art for your movie is as close as you can get to a mark of bankbusting hollywood success. Since you seem to love photo realistic art like most of us do. The art of drew struzan galactic gallery limited edition. Buy the art of drew struzan book online at low prices in. 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. 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. The clone wars animated television series, and limitededition prints. 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. In between are selected works from an extensive portfolio of images now part of the canon of some. Art of drew struzan by drew struzan, 9781848566194, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Packed with the history and notes behind some of his most iconic posters including star wars, the thing, his indiana jones posters, etc, the book also gives insight into posters that he was hired to create and then went unused by some ridiculous marketing executive i.
The art of drew struzan download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. This is the updated edition of the 2004 edition drew struzan. Even if you had never heard of drew struzan, you would certainly recognize his work. Frank darabont a behind the scenes peek into the artists studio, as well as a history of the rise and fall of movie poster illustration in hollywood. He offers commentary on each piece along with prelimary drawings accompanying each of the finished illustrations presented. The first ever book to cover struzan s iconic poster artwork in depth, with the final artwork for each piece accompanied by background and anecdotes from an exclusive. Oeuvre 2004 and the movie posters of drew struzan 2004 you can see the entirety of more than 150 movie posters struzan has produced during decades of painting for studios big and small. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. The art of drew struzan immortalizes a man who contributed much more than film advertisements. But the art of drew struzan isnt just a collection of beautiful imagery.
Never really heard of drew struzan until you introduced me to his work parka. Together with his traditional approach to art, he has created a style thats easily recognisable. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The first ever book to cover struzans iconic poster artwork in depth, with the final artwork for each piece accompanied by background and anecdotes from an. Picards sir patrick stewart on jeri ryans star trek uniform. 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.
Its really great to see drew struzans art in one wonderful volume. He has also painted album covers, collectibles, and book covers. A gorgeous new book about the movie poster work of drew struzan the art of drew struzan, has just been released by titan books. Blog critics the art of drew struzan immortalizes a man who contributed much more than film advertisements. 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. Drew struzan comic artist the most popular comic art by drew struzan luke skywalker jedi star wars drew struzan comic art. The art of drew struzan check out some great images from our drew struzan book published on 24 september, 2010 authored by titan books. Inside you can find a lot of posters of films and, what is more interesting, the sketches before the final poster. Drew s work evokes the magic of cinema and his raw passion for it is right there on every single page. 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. Drew is the author of the massively successful the art of drew struzan also published by titan books.
Blade runner, back to the future, jurassic park and e. This is the first book to cover the acclaimed artists movie work in depth, with a foreword by frank darabont. A collection of the hollywood poster maestros work. Besides the art, drew struzan himself provided some commentary on the background stories and working with people. Welcome to the official drew struzan page with all the latest information on drew and his upcoming events. Which make it a wonderful conversation starter and coffee table book. With its wealth of insider knowledge, the book makes a great addition to your library especially if you a film fan but since it also chock full of pictures. Drew struzan comic artist the most popular comic art by. His style is instantly recognizable and really captures the attention of audiences. The quality of the work of drew struzan is amply demonstrated, and in this book will find many of his best work. This is definitely one of the top art books for 2010. 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.
Indispensable book for lovers of drew struzan art and for people who like the 7th art. The art of drew struzan is a wonderful book featuring several examples of drews illustration mastery in a form rarely seen. 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. Drew is an illustrator, artist, painter and just a master at what continue reading the art of drew struzan. Drew struzan is an artist who has for decades produced some of the most beautiful movie posters of all time. Sep 11, 2014 the art of drew struzan at first blush is a coffee table book chronicling the work of the artist time magazine called the last movie poster artist. Drew struzan drew struzan born 1947 is an american artist. This collection unites all of the action, artistry, and drama of a galaxy far, far away into one lavishly produced tome. The art of drew struzan chronicles the work of the worlds most iconic movie poster artist drew struzan. The man behind the poster published on 28 september, 2010 authored by titan books. All those that ive seen before were in different makingof and artof books.
Im 100 percent sure you would know if saw the artwork he has created for over the past 30 years. Film junk 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. Allow me to point out it is extremely rare for an artist of this caliber and experience to share so openly and indepth his work, his thoughts, his motivation, and his technique for creating. Then he got into doing album covers when there were still such things and when people liked to hang the artwork on their walls. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a message from our facebook bot. 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. George lucas is an american film producer, screen writer, director and founderchairman of lucasfilm ltd.
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