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:

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Mr. Karswell said...

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.

B-Sol said...

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

Mr. Karswell said...

>Wasn't it Drew Struzan

Check the "conceptual art"