I highly recommend picking up the art of drew struzan for the fantastic. Book honors star wars movie poster maestro drew struzan. 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. 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. This book is not merely a compilation of drews art which would be incomplete if it was, but instead an exploration of selected works, from. Back to the future onesheet version screen print by drew struzan sold out.
Download art of drew struzan in pdf and epub formats for free. This iconic collection of masterpieces by the main man, drew struzan is a must for any collector. He is known for his work on planet of the apes 2001, war of the worlds 2005 and the mist 2007. This interactive collection of the official star wars movie posters, book covers, tv guide covers, and neverbeforeseen illustrations provides a fascinating tour of drew struzans star wars work. The art of drew struzan star wars portfolio by drew struzan. The golden army at the request of his friend guillermo del toro. 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. In drews 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. The art of drew struzan is the 160page hardcover selection of works featuring lots of accompanying sketches together with his finished drawings, complete with commentary on his thoughts and stories behind each piece.
He was understandably too busy, but i did receive a very nice email in return. Blog critics the art of drew struzan immortalizes a man who contributed much more than film advertisements. No reproduction, copying or any unauthorized use is permitted. Drew struzan showcasing the work of artist drew struzan. 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. 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. A book featuring the art of the greatest poster artist who has ever lived has high expectations to live up to. Welcome to the official drew struzan page with all the latest information on drew and his upcoming events. The art of drew struzan gathers more than 300 pieces of artwork including sketches, concept art and finished posters for e.
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. Drew gives a rare peek at his process, while he takes us through the creation of the hellboy movie poster. 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. Quick view back to the future art print version screen print by drew struzan sold out. Buy the art of drew struzan by drew struzan, david j. 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. Brushesofdoom book of the week the art of drew struzan. He is best known for being the creator of the space opera franchise star wars and the archaeologistadventurer character indiana jones. 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. 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. Drew struzan was born in 1947 in portland, oregon, usa as howard drew struzansky. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. About the author drew struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work.
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. The art of drew struzan should be on the reading list of any movie buff. Oeuvre isbn 0973278676 a hardbound edition of struzans works, ranging from movie posters to album 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. This page displays our archive of 225 movie posters made by drew struzan. Theart of drew struzan should be on the reading list of any movie buff. Besides the art, drew struzan himself provided some commentary on the background stories and working with people. This interactive collection of the official star wars movie posters, book covers, tv guide covers, and neverbeforeseen illustrations provides a fascinating tour of drew struzan s star wars work. Schow and drew struzan 2010, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Covering the process of many works done for such films as.
Drew is the author of the massively successful the art of drew struzan also published by titan books. Due to financial problems with the publisher, dreamwave, struzan lost a considerable amount of personally invested money on this volume. Art of drew struzan by drew struzan, 9781848566194, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Particularly valuable are the many comps or drafts, often roughed out in pencil, showing the many different concepts struzan came up with before picking one for the final composition. Sep 14, 2010 drew struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. Inside you can find a lot of posters of films and, what is more interesting, the sketches before the final poster.
Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more. Drew struzan drew struzan born 1947 is an american artist. Described by steven spielberg as my favorite movie artist, drew struzan has created some of the most iconic movie poster images of the last. Drew struzans art is some of the most iconic in modern movies, with more than 150 movie posters to his credit, including every star wars and indiana jones film.
Greg aronowitz, founder and curator of the hollywood art museum, is thrilled to present a bold new exhibit, the art of drew struzan. The man behind the poster, is due this year while a new book collates some of his best pieces. All those that ive seen before were in different makingof and artof books, particularly. The magical movie poster art of drew struzan wired. The art of drew struzan star wars portfolio isbn 0967292808. Pdf download art of drew struzan free unquote books. Its really great to see drew struzans art in one wonderful volume.
Nov 24, 2009 drew gives a rare peek at his process, while he takes us through the creation of the hellboy movie poster. Back to the future art print version screen print by drew struzan sold out. Drew struzans 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. 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. The art of drew struzan exclusive gallery edition galactic. 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. In between are selected works from an extensive portfolio of images now part of the canon of some. He has also painted album covers, collectibles, and book covers.
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, art and movie poster art. This month sees the release of the art of drew struzan, the stunning celebration of one of hollywoods most treasured icons. Come see this gallery of highresolution works, representing drews artistic legacy over decades of cinematic contributions. Drew struzan has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work.
Struzan went to lunch with a goonies art director, who drew him a picture on a napkin. 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. I approached drew about doing an interview for the blog. The art of drew struzan art and design the guardian. See more ideas about movie poster art, movie posters and illustration. But the art of drew struzan isnt just a collection of beautiful imagery. Drew struzan tutorial the art center design colleges weblog. Struzan has worked on the posters for the biggest films of the last 30 years.
Galactic gallery is proud to be the exclusive art represenative for drew struzan. Art of drew struzan book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. Indispensable book for lovers of drew struzan art and for people who like the 7th art. The art of drew struzan galactic gallery limited edition. 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.
We hear about how drew struzan met george lucas, michael j. Drew struzan is an amazing craftsman and artist, whose work has inspired and persuaded millions to love so many films. This is the first book to cover the acclaimed artists movie work in depth, with a foreword by frank darabont. 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. Schow and drew struzan 2010, hardcover, reprint at the. Roger kastels posters for jaws and the empire strikes back are considered among the most influential ever produced. All those that i ve seen before were in different makingof and artof books. The art of drew struzan chronicles much of his work. Sep 17, 2010 the art of drew struzan the art of drew struzan. Struzan gives a lot of interesting anecdotes along the way. Oct 09, 2010 together with his traditional approach to art, he has created a style thats easily recognisable.
Sep 20, 2010 drew struzan movie poster coffee table book. George lucas is an american film producer, screen writer, director and founderchairman of lucasfilm ltd. 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. Sep, 2010 struzan gives a lot of interesting anecdotes along the way. The quality of the work of drew struzan is amply demonstrated, and in this book will find many of his best work. Particularly valuable are the many comps or drafts, often roughed out in pencil, showing the many different concepts struzan. They are the of drew struzan or used by permission of the owners.
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