After seeing the documentary Drew: The Man Behind the Poster, I became aware of the incredible talent of the illustrator Drew Struzan. Seeing his portfolio, I realised just how highly regarded he is within the industry and how much of his work I was already familiar with. While I pay close attention to actors, directors, composers and scriptwriters, I’ve never really thought about film posters before, apart from when I highlighted the ones I have in my bedroom. Here are eight of Drew’s more famous works, with some bonus ones thrown in. Do you have a favourite? For more information n the man himself check out this Wired article.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
First Blood (1982)
The Thing (1982)
Hellboy (2004)
Back to The Future (1985)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Bladerunner (1982)
And here are some from his most famous collaboration
1. (1950s)
2. (1970s)
3. (1970s)
4. (1970s)
5. (1980s)
6. (1980s)
7. (1980s)
8. (1980s)
9. (1990s)
10. (1990s)
11. (1990s)
12. (1990s)
13. (2000s)
14. (2000s)
15. (2010+)
(1960s)
(1980s)
(1980s)
(1990s)
(2000s)
(2010+)
Alex Raphael 