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: Episode III". This is the first book to cover his movie work in depth. Featuring over 300 pieces of artwork, including previously unseen poster art for "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" and "Hellboy II", this is a treat for movie buffs and artists alike.
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'The Art of Drew Struzan isn't just a collection of Drew Struzan's iconic movie posters but a look at his process and a blisteringly honest recounting of the back and forth with filmmakers and studios as he developed these paintings. Sure, you get nice, crisp clear looks at the finished posters for iconic movies like BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE and BACK TO THE FUTURE, but you also get a look at poster concepts that were never used. As a What If? fan, this book was one of my favorite reads of the year.' --Ain't It Cool News
'Read this, and gain a whole new respect for the art of the poster.' --Empire
'The book's a page-turner, simply designed and beautifully presented.' --Tor.com
'Read this, and gain a whole new respect for the art of the poster.' --Empire
'The book's a page-turner, simply designed and beautifully presented.' --Tor.com
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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.T., Big Trouble in Little China, The Goonies and the Muppets. George Lucas dubbed him "the only collectible artist since World War II" and Steven Spielberg called him his "favorite movie artist".
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By D. Kendall
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Just received 'The Art of Drew Struzan' Fantastic, but depressing book. It's an obituary for the golden age of the movie poster. Best/worst quote. When a suit was asked why they didn't use Drew's art for Pan's Labyrinth, the response was, "We didn't use it because it looks too much like art". If you buy an art book thi...s year, make it this one.
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It's really great to see Drew Struzan's art in one wonderful volume. All those that I've seen before were in different making-of and art-of books, particularly the Star Wars books. This book has much more than that.
There are works dating back to the from the first Indiana Jones movie (1981), Star Wars (he drew for all of them), Back to the Future, Shawshank Redemption, Police Academy, Hellboy and a few movies which I didn't know existed. Going through this book made me feel like watching all those movies again. A very nostalgic collection.
The paintings are gorgeous, nicely reproduced, and many printed full page. Also included are many variations of the movie posters, both in sketches and colours, and all almost as detailed as the final piece.
There's some sort of magical quality in his paintings that evoke a sense of fantasy and adventure. Together with his traditional approach to art, he has created a style that's easily recognisable. Every page is a marvel to look at, to admire.
Besides the art, Drew Struzan himself provided some commentary on the background stories and working with people. It's all very interesting to read.
This is definitely one of the top art books for 2010.
You probably do not want to miss this fantastic book.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
There are works dating back to the from the first Indiana Jones movie (1981), Star Wars (he drew for all of them), Back to the Future, Shawshank Redemption, Police Academy, Hellboy and a few movies which I didn't know existed. Going through this book made me feel like watching all those movies again. A very nostalgic collection.
The paintings are gorgeous, nicely reproduced, and many printed full page. Also included are many variations of the movie posters, both in sketches and colours, and all almost as detailed as the final piece.
There's some sort of magical quality in his paintings that evoke a sense of fantasy and adventure. Together with his traditional approach to art, he has created a style that's easily recognisable. Every page is a marvel to look at, to admire.
Besides the art, Drew Struzan himself provided some commentary on the background stories and working with people. It's all very interesting to read.
This is definitely one of the top art books for 2010.
You probably do not want to miss this fantastic book.
(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a beautiful book that does not exhaustively detail every piece of work Struzan has ever done, but rather provides a selective walkthrough of the artist's career, with his own commentary. Like many creative types working in Hollywood who have gone 'on record' to talk about the frustrations they have faced (like, for example William Goldman, and Julia Phillips) Struzan's career evolved into an ever-increasing farce involving nameless suits decreeing 'art'-direction that eventually burnt the artist out (they even went so far as to have another nameless artist paint something over a portion of his work without telling him). One feels a frustration at the depressing homogenisation, conservative attitudes, and the dearth of creativity involved in the (post) modern Hollywood machine, although it does provide the reader with a fascinating insight into Struzan's creative process as he provides multiple sketches and differing takes whilst trying to prevent 'too many cooks' from spoiling things. Indeed, his sketches are awe-inducing in their own right, and I often wished he'd painted an alternative poster from some of his preliminaries, rather than the sketch the studio selected (I think specifically of his Revenge of the Sith poster).... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have been a fan of Drew Struzan ever since I saw the video cover for Borderline in the early 1980's.
Since then Drew has defined a generation of movie goers with his quite destinctive art. I won;t go on about this as this is more about what the book is like.
I own both the previous books - Movie Posters of Drew Struzan ( which is excellent and more comprehensive but no commentary) and Oeuvre ( a personal favourite but now increasingly impossible to get hold of). This book sits somewhere between the two others -it offers things the others don;t have and if you own all three then you get a more complete picture of the art of drew struzan and the man himself.
You do get a sense of how difficult it has been for Drew within the industry and this came as a bit of a shock to me .I started reading this book and couldn;t put it down ,however I knocked a star off as it is not the definitive account of all his art ,however it does include lots of sketches which is a big bonus.
Since then Drew has defined a generation of movie goers with his quite destinctive art. I won;t go on about this as this is more about what the book is like.
I own both the previous books - Movie Posters of Drew Struzan ( which is excellent and more comprehensive but no commentary) and Oeuvre ( a personal favourite but now increasingly impossible to get hold of). This book sits somewhere between the two others -it offers things the others don;t have and if you own all three then you get a more complete picture of the art of drew struzan and the man himself.
You do get a sense of how difficult it has been for Drew within the industry and this came as a bit of a shock to me .I started reading this book and couldn;t put it down ,however I knocked a star off as it is not the definitive account of all his art ,however it does include lots of sketches which is a big bonus.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jaytea
Format:Hardcover
Even though it was a nightmare getting hold of this book I was not disappointed. really insightful yet a little bit sad. Sad in that such a great artist and craftsman was pretty much driven out of the industry he loved. He'll be sorely missed. The book gives a great look into the world of film making. Working in TV I know what its like to deal with difficult clients but when the great Drew is facing the same obstacles you sit back and think 'Thank god its not just me'. A Brilliant book with great visuals and great anecdotes from the Man himself throughout. It really is a must have book you'll want to read and look at over and over again.
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His art was on my wall long before I knew anything about the artist. This book shows the reader the run-up to the final filmposters he made, through a sometimes astounding number... Read more
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