Finding Kraftland

Posters

JACK DAVIS - Beloved cartoonist for MAD MAGAZINE, THE VAULT OF HORROR and TALES FROM THE CRYPT, Jack Davis is equally well-known for his work for TIME MAGAZINE and TV GUIDE. Among his classic movie posters are IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD, BANANAS, THE PARTY, KELLY'S HEROES, THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING, THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING and THE BAD NEWS BEARS.


AL HIRSCHFELD - The legendary Al Hirschfeld and Broadway were inseparable for almost eight decades, since he published his first theatrical caricature in 1926. His theatrical posters include MY FAIR LADY, THE MAN OF LA MANCHA and HELLO DOLLY. His film work dates back to THE WIZARD OF OZ and the Marx Brothers. He completed his illustration of Richard and Nicky Kraft shortly before his death at age 99.


MATTHEW PEAK - The son of beloved illustrator Bob Peak, Matthew is a noted artist in his own right. He has created covers for a number of film music re-recordings such as A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY , PATTON, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF, OUT OF AFRICA, BODY HEAT, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, VERTIGO, THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD and CITIZEN KANE. His film posters include RUSH, RICH IN LOVE and the entire NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET series. Visit his official website at http://www.soundchaserstudios.com.


DREW STRUZAN - The King of the Modern Movie Poster, Drew Struzan defines a generation of film graphics. His artwork has been featured the campaigns for STAR WARS, BACK TO THE FUTURE, INDIANA JONES, THE GOONIES, COMING TO AMERICA, AN AMERICAN TALE, THE MUPPET MOVIE, RAMBO and HARRY POTTER. Visit his official website at http://www.drewstruzan.com.


THE BROTHERS HILDEBRANDT - Known worldwide for their J.R.R. Tolkien illustrations, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt created this poster for Richard Kraft's unproduced animated musical, PEPITA. In addition to their Tolkien books and calanders, the Hildebrandts illustrated the original STAR WARS one-sheet as well as movie posters for BARBARELLA, THE CLASH OF THE TITANS, and THE SECRET OF N.I.H.M.. Sadly, Tim Hildebrandt passed away in 2006. Visit their official website http://www.spiderwebart.com.