For the first time, drew struzan opens his studio and welcomes us in. Much of struzan s trademark aestheticcolored pencils and airbrushed acrylic paints on a. Comic book artists comic books art comic art art and illustration renoir alfred hitchcock comic kunst kunst poster cowboy art. Blade runner, back to the future, jurassic park and e. 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. Henry jones jr, indiana jones films, drawing sketches, drawings, a level art, geek art, people art, cultura pop, pencil illustration.
There have been some very worthwhile coffee table books showcasing struzan s imagery, but never an industry salute as comprehensive as the documentary drew. Together with drew, dylan has spent the past several. A beautiful book showcasing the work of the best movie poster artist there is. 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. Book honors star wars movie poster maestro drew struzan. Drew struzan is an amazing craftsman and artist, whose work has inspired and persuaded millions to love so many films. The first ever book to cover struzans iconic poster artwork in depth.
David konow is a southern californiabased writer with a passion for the schlocky films of hollywood past. 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. Indiana jones, star wars, back to the future, harry potter, walking dead, and so many more. Drew struzan is the definitive movie poster artist. 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. Troy dennings dark nest trilogy spoilers allowed the official alpha, the arc troopers and the commandos thread. This book is truly a thing of beautya real musthave for movie buffs and art buffs. The art of drew struzan art and design the guardian. Wales pastels and colored pencils on colored paper by drew clint eastwood outlaw josey wales illustration by drew struzan. Drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie poster images in cinematic history.
Arguably, this is one of britains most iconic movie posters of all time. Museum, the first such museum to be constructed on a studio lot. Drew s work evokes the magic of cinema and his raw passion for it is right there on every single page. New timothy zahn audio books coming star wars celebration vii in orlando. His book, reel terror, chronicles the history and impact of horror movies. This iconic collection of masterpieces by the main man, drew struzan is a must for any collector. I dont care and wont pan handle for your love but i will ask you go grab this book and have fun. This is an original onesheet movie poster from 1978 for star wars starring mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, alec guiness, james earl jones, peter mayhew and kenny baker. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Dylan struzan began working on a bloody business in 1995, shortly after meeting jimmy alo in retirement in florida, and she spent the next twenty years researching and writing the book.
Drew struzan blade runner art, portrait drawing, sketches. 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. 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. Gift ideas illustrated books if youre looking for gift ideas, check out some of titans fantastic illustrated books published on 20 october, 2010 authored by titan books. You probably do not want to miss this fantastic book. See more ideas about artwork, artist and illustration. For many movie fans, drew struzan is the definitive poster artist. Besides the art, drew struzan himself provided some commentary on the background stories and working with people.
This is the first book to cover the acclaimed artists movie work in depth, with a. As the trend is moving away from intricate hand drawn illustrations and towards photoshopping huge heads onto a vague background, struzan s art will probably remain the pinnacle of movie poster art. The art of drew struzan art, illustration art, sketches. She has also written the text of oeuvre, a book collecting the iconic movie art of her husband of more than 50 years, drew struzan. The dvd was very informative and easy to learn from.
Oeuvre dylan struzan, drew struzan, george lucas isbn. Welcome to the official drew struzan page with all the latest information on drew and his upcoming events. Hellboy by drew struzan comic book artwork, art, movie. The man behind the poster published on 28 september, 2010 authored by titan books. This is definitely one of the top art books for 2010. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Drew struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. This original work of art was created to illustrate a book about the film as attested to by the actual coroner of munchkinland.
Featuring over 300 pieces of artwork, from black and white and colour comprehensives presenting concepts and ideas to final poster art. Indiana jones great artists art images graphic art illustration art fan. Why artist drew struzan is very important to star wars star wars poster, star wars art, classic movie posters, movie poster art, film posters, star war episode 3, legend drawing, war film, cinema back to the future party, the future movie, marty mcfly, old movies, great movies, future wallpaper, future days, cinema tv, bttf. Buy the movie posters of drew struzan by struzan, drew isbn. Book honors star wars movie poster maestro drew struzan drew struzan s new book includes concept art and posters from the star wars films. New drew struzan documentary check out the trailer for drew.
His work has brought film series like indiana jones, star wars and hellboy to glorious life. The first ever book to cover struzans iconic po 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 is very open with his ways of painting and creating art with materials we all have. Brushesofdoom book of the week the art of drew struzan. You know drew struzan s workyou just dont know you know it. The master illustrators art has graced the posters of iconic movies like star wars. The art of drew struzan blade runner art, art, book art. The art of drew struzan should be on the reading list of any movie buff. Drew struzan blade runner art, blade runner, movie. He has also painted album covers, collectibles, and book covers. At 7,000 square feet, this is a good sized place, part of the recently constructed steven j.
The top 25 movie posters of all time creative bloq. The distinctive style set of the whiteorange lowercase helvetica under grayscale photography of the main cast, captured the tone of the movie perfectly. Mad max by drew struzan movie poster art, illustration. Gathering together over 300 pieces of artwork from the last 30 years, the art of drew struzan reveals an unparalleled insight into the acclaimed artists movie. Oeuvre new updated by drew struzan, dylan struzan, drew struzan isbn. The only reason i am not giving the book five stars is because i think the two other books i have of his art, the art of drew struzan and oeuvre are better. Discover book depositorys huge selection of drew struzan books online. In 2009, struzan in collaboration with jim sanders of reel ideas produced a. Struzan has worked on the posters for the biggest films of the last 30 years.
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. See more ideas about movie posters, good movies and classic movie posters. Gift ideas illustrated books gift ideas illustrated books published on 20 october, 2010. Take an exclusive look at the wonderful art of drew struzan from his new book oeuvre. Drew struzan and charles white are the artists for. 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. Day of the tentacle lowbrow art love stars star wars art comic art. The man behind the poster, is due this year while a new book collates some of his best pieces. The art of drew struzan chronicles much of his work. Next to drew struzan s detailed and remarkable work, they look 100 times worse. Legendary master of cinema art illustration, drew struzan, takes you into a personal look at his techniques that go into his most iconic posters ever created.