John Alvin
| John Alvin | |
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| Born | John Henry Alvin November 24, 1948 Hyannis, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 6, 2008 (aged 59) Rhinebeck, New York |
John Henry Alvin (November 24, 1948 – February 6, 2008) was an American cinematic artist and painter who illustrated many movie posters. Alvin created posters and key art for more than 135 films, beginning with the poster for Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles (1974). His style of art became known as Alvinesque by friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Alvin's work included the movie posters for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, Gremlins, The Goonies, The Color Purple, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King. He also created the anniversary posters for Star Wars.
John Alvin was born on November 24, 1948, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. His parents were in the United States military and the family was relocated often. The Alvins settled permanently in the area of Monterrey, California, where John Alvin graduated from Pacific Grove High School in 1966. His early interest in movie posters reportedly began with movie advertisements in the Sunday newspaper. Alvin graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles in 1971 and began work as a freelance artist.
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