John Alvin

Not to be confused with John Alvin (actor).

John Alvin
Born
John Henry Alvin

(1948-11-24)November 24, 1948
Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 2008(2008-02-06) (aged 59)
Rhinebeck, New York, U.S.

John Henry Alvin (November 24, 1948[1] – February 6, 2008)[2] was an American cinematic artist and painter who illustrated many movie posters.[2] Alvin created posters and key art[1] for more than 135 films, beginning with the poster for Mel Brooks's Blazing Saddles (1974).[2] His style of art became known as Alvinesque by friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry.[1]

Alvin's work includes the movie posters for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, Gremlins, The Goonies, Spies Like Us, The Color Purple, The Little Mermaid, Batman Returns, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Space Jam, The Emperor's New Groove, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and Looney Tunes: Back in Action.[1] He also created the anniversary posters for Star Wars.[1][3]

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  2. ^ a b c "Movie poster artist John Alvin dies, Campaign designer worked on 135 movies". Variety. February 8, 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2008.
  3. ^ "CineMaterial.com: John Henry Alvin". Retrieved March 22, 2022.