Sunday, February 10, 2008

John Alvin (R.I.P.)

Renowned movie poster artist, John Alvin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 6th, he was 59. A short list of his amazing and memorable poster art and conceptual illustrative work includes: Aliens, Blade Runner, E.T., Gremlins, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, Young Frankenstein, and many more…

For a complete list and other details concerning John Alvin please click HERE.

5 comments:

  1. Anonymous2/10/2008

    SAD NEWS, I REALLY ADMIRE HIS BEAUTIFULLY PAINTED POSTERS. HE MIGHT BE ONE OF THE LAST OF HIS KIND.

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  2. Anonymous2/10/2008

    One of my all time favorite poster illustrators, what a shame.........

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  3. One of my favorites too, it's amazing how many recognizable posters he created over the years in his unique painterly style. Definitely one of the last of his kind.

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  4. Wasn't it Drew Struzan who did Star Wars and Raiders? Or did they both do different versions?

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  5. >Wasn't it Drew Struzan

    Check the "conceptual art"

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