Star Wars: The Paradise Snare (The Han Solo Trilogy #1) by Drew Struzan (Oct. 1996)
Artist: Drew Struzan (All)
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Han Solo, I'm captain of the Millenium Falcon
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Star Wars Icons: Han Solo - Foldout of Pre-Masked Version
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DescriptionBack in 2015 I approached the Struzans about buying a piece of Drew's art.I began by looking through what remained of the Star Wars book covers, but of the 35+ he'd done, the best had long been plucked away. Of what remained, this was far and away my favorite - the first cover to the Han Solo Trilogy!! This was one of those books you'd buy and read the same day because of the cover. It was mesmerizing. An amazing layout, a perfect Han Solo, and that warm color palette I so adore in Drew's work. The lone knock was that the sidekicks weren't classic characters, so when my other option was an Indiana Jones cover w/ Sallah and Brody, I ended up leaning that way. But this piece always lingered for me... Six years later it was somehow still available, so when a trade opportunity came up, I was quite thrilled to get it :) It's amazing in person, smaller than most of his work, but laser focused in layout, design, and execution. This piece also now completes my absolutely absurd fantasy of owning a finished Drew Struzan painting from Back to the Future, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars! I have a tough time believing this myself at this point. ---------------------------------------- 13" x 21" image on 20" x 30" board Social/Sharing |
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A N H 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 12/24/2021
This book was a great read, and this cover is instantly recognizable. A fantastic piece!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/24/2021
Beautiful. And I can see why your mind lingered on this one. Congrats!
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/25/2021
This guy was perfection when it came to Star Wars.
Monty B
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/25/2021
Wonderful Struzan cover!!! I'm happy this was still around to be scooped up by you just in time... :-))
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 12/25/2021
It's incredible work by one of the masters in the field. The lens flare effect is ahead of his time.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 12/25/2021
Should a rabid ferret really have this? You may nibble, or tear it to pieces. If you like, I can look after it till you hopefully recover. You should have got your shots, instead of wasting money buying artwork.
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 12/25/2021
I loved this book and I love this cover. Huge congrats!
Canada Jones
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/26/2021
Congratulations Jason, very glad you could add another fine Struzan piece to your collection!!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/12/2022
Really great looking Struzan original!!!! Congrats!!!! 8 )
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