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