Comments on: Classic Movie Poster Artist John Alvin Dies

By: theonering.net

theonering.net — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:24:14 +0000

[...] prolific poster artist of many films including The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, has died of a heart attack at age 59. More details, plus a link to a gallery of his poster art at geeksofdoom.com. [...]

By: T.E. Pouncey

T.E. Pouncey — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:23:39 +0000

There are always people who will argue that commercial illustration is not “true art.”
But this is true: the art I have MOST enjoyed in my life has been from comic books; album covers, and movie/rock posters.
Mr. Alvin’s “E.T.” poster is a CLASSIC — both simple and evocative.
His work will be missed….

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:23:39 +0000

Two great losses. Sad day.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:23:10 +0000

This sucks too!!!