ABOUT

BOB PEAK 1927-1992

Bob Peak in NY studio circa 1959

MILITARY: US Navy

EDUCATION:

  • Wichita State University
  • Art Center College of Design

HIGHLIGHTS:

Illustration legend Bob Peak changed the face of movie advertising. Dubbed “The Father of Modern Movie Posters”

  • 20 covers for Time magazine
  • 39 covers for TV Guide
  • 1984 Olympic stamps and  “Olympic Golden Moments” book
  • Over a hundred movie posters
  • Fashion magazine articles and advertising art Cosopolitan, Life, Redbook, Boys Life, Vouge…
  • Awards
    • Key Art Awards “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 1992 by the Hollywood Reporter for his contribution to the film industry.
    • Society of Illustrators – Hall of Fame
    • Society of Illustrators – Hamilton King Award
    • Over 150 Gold medals and awards in all
  • Magazine Articles
    • American Artist
    • Communication Arts
  • Collections
    • Smithsonian Institute
    • Varese Sarabande Records / Robert Townson
    • Johnny Cash Museum
    • Many notable private collections around the world.
Bob Peak circa 1985

The BOB PEAK Estate family

  • Roberto Peak
  • Thomas Peak
  • Catherine Carbone/Peak
  • Matthew Peak

Available art

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