This website is dedicated to educating film fans and displaying john s legendary artwork from productions like the lion king, e. Written by johns wife andrea alvin, this book is a great collection of johns most wellknown work and the process behind them. Triart liquid glass testing as a finish coat for acrylic pour painting. Leslie combemale, expert in animation and film art, describes the gallerys collection of art by film artist john alvinmany of the originals are those shown in the the book the art of john alvin. The art of john alvin is a wonderful retrospective and tribute to the late artist who passed away in 2008. The art of john alvin by john alvin, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Art of john alvin book, john alvin s movie poster art is among the most iconic of the last 40 years, from discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. This 160page hardcover collects the movie posters he has created from 1974 to 1999 plus a special commissioned piece completed in 2007. Beautiful artbook when it comes to movie poster illustrations, john alvin and drew struzan are among the best. The art of john alvin by andrea alvin, hardcover barnes. John alvins movie poster art is among the most iconic of the. In a business where you are only as good as your last job, alvin was prolific. Written by john s wife andrea alvin, this book is a great collection of john s most wellknown work and the process behind them. John alvins 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.
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