The Art of Drew Struzan - by Drew Struzan & David J Schow (Hardcover)

About the Book

The first 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 interview with the artist.

Book Synopsis

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.

Struzan has worked on the posters for the biggest films of the last 30 years. Blade Runner, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park and E.T: The Extraterrestrial to name but a few.

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 interview with the artist. With an introduction to Struzan's philosophies and techniques, this stunning hardcover will include photos, sketches and reference material, plus closeups and a brief history of each poster featured, from Star Wars to The Goonies.

Review Quotes

"If you love movie posters you'll want to have this on your bookshelf, or coffee table." -- Leonard Maltin

"The Art of Drew Struzan is required reading for any fan of the artist, any fan of the films he did art for, and any fan of movie posters in general." -- comingsoon.net

"...visual chocolate for every lover of movie posters..." -- Tor.com

"Page after gorgeous page of draft compositions and alternate posters that, until now, went unseen by the public at large." -- Cinematical

"Drew's work evokes the magic of cinema and his raw passion for it is right there on every single page." -- Film Junk

"The art alone would make this a worthwhile book to pick up -- but it's the context and history you get along the way that seals the deal. The Art of Drew Struzan should be on the reading list of any movie buff." -- Blog Critics

"The Art of Drew Struzan immortalizes a man who contributed much more than film advertisements. He gave America icons and the magic to remember them by." -- One Metal

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.

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 space-creature character E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.