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The Poster Artist Who Helped Define Your Favorite Movies

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You may not know John Alvin‘s name, but you’ve admired his work. Along with Drew Struzan, he’s one of a few great poster artists who’ve shaped your love of science fiction and fantasy movies with some indelible images. Check out an exclusive gallery from his new art book.

Titan Books is releasingThe Art of John Alvin, written by Andrea Alvin, in a couple weeks.

Here’s the official description:

John Alvin’s movie poster art is among the most iconic of the last 40 years, from Disney films such as Beauty and the Beast, Mulan and Pinocchio, to Empire of the Sun, Gremlins, Blazing Saddles, Predator, and the Star Wars 30th anniversary posters.

This book not only collects some of Alvin’s finest work, but also includes previously unseen comprehensives and in progress sketches. With the text including commentary from Alvin’s widow, this is a unique insight into the work of one of the 20th century’s great artist/illustrators.

And check out an exclusive gallery of art from the book, including some sketches of posters in progress, below:

Batman:

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country:

Blade Runner:

E.T.: The Extraterrestrial

Jurassic Park

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