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One sheet
"Style D" movie poster for the original 1977 film Star Wars (later subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope).
This poster is notable for several reasons:
Artwork: It was created as a collaboration between artists Drew Struzan and Charles White III. Struzan painted the human characters (Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, etc.), while White III handled the mechanical elements like the droids and ships.
"Circus Style": The poster is widely known as the "Circus" or "Style D" poster because of its distinctive, textured appearance, which resembles a tattered bill posted on a wall. This style was a creative solution to add space for the film's credit block below the main artwork.
George Lucas' Favorite: The original artwork for this poster is reportedly George Lucas' favorite, and he hung it in his home.
Rarity: This poster style was primarily used for the film's extended theatrical run in 1978 and for drive-ins and special displays, rather than the initial May 1977 release. It was printed on heavier stock and distributed rolled, making original versions highly collectible and more rare than the more common "Style A" poster. |
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