Struzan's "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984)
Do you like movies? Did you grow up in the ’80s?
If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, then you’re probably already intimately familiar with the work of Art Center alumnus Drew Struzan ILLU ’70.
In the ’80s, Struzan created iconic movie posters for films like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Back to the Future, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Big Trouble in Little China and The Thing.
More recently, he has leant his deft touch to posters for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Hellboy, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and AMC’s The Walking Dead.
At next week’s New York Comic Con, a portion of the nearly completed documentary Drew: The Man Behind the Poster, which features interviews with Struzan and the Hollywood talent with whom he’s worked, will be screened on Thursday, October 15 at 9 p.m. at the Jacob Javitz Center, Room 1A24.
UPDATE: The Los Angeles Times‘ “Hero Complex” blog recently ran a story on Struzan’s forthcoming 250-page retrospective Drew Struzan: Oeuvre from Titan Books. (10/20/11)
Film trailer after the break.
Mike,
May I just leave this quick note in thanks. Thanks to you. I didn’t think anyone remembered me from school days nor that I attended Art Center. It’s nice to be remembered and to be included in your wonderful post.
Bless you…drew
I have to admit, when I found out he was retiring, a little part of me died.