Art of Yuen Tai Yung – Movie Poster (2nd Edition)

Book description:

It was once said that a good movie poster can attract the interested audiences to watch a film.

In the 1980s and 1990s, movie posters have contributed to the vibrancy of Hong Kong films, and put local films on the map. Tai-yung Yuen, aka master of Hong Kong movie posters, has illustrated numerous posters in the Golden Era of Hong Kong films.

Art of Yuen Tai Yung – Movie Poster is a collection of movie posters drawn by Master Yuen, officially authorised by the movie company and Master Yuen. The publication features around 180 works; some of the works have never been published in any other books. This collection also includes original drawings revealed for the first time, allowing readers to explore the cinematic world created by Master Yuen through the one-sheet frame.

The second edition of Art of Yuen Tai Yung – Movie Poster comes with two different covers, updated with nine classic movie posters and revised list of his poster works.

Artist Introduction:

Since Tai-yung Yuen illustrated his first movie poster for The Last Message, he achieved sudden fame. Almost all superstars have become his creation subjects, like the Hui brothers, Karl Maka, Eric Tsang, Sammo Hung, and Stephen Chow. Each illustration embodies his skillful drawing and visionary imagination. Back in those days, he spent an average of seven nights to complete a movie poster. However, he insisted on not working overnight even if the deadline was approaching.

Then, Yuen joined Jademan Comics Magazine and drew cartoonish cover illustrations for the interview of celebrities featured in each volume which were well-received by readers. Unfortunately, with the suspension of Jademan Comics Magazine in 1992 and the permission granted from New Zealand for their immigration, the cartoonish movie posters and book covers that Yuen had long produced gradually faded from the scene as he traveled farther afield.

Exclusive Gift @HKAC ARTSHOP and online shop:

Receive a complimentary exhibition limited edition postcard (Type A) with the purchase of Art of Yuen Tai Yung – Movie Poster (2nd edition) at HKAC ART SHOP or from the online shop (Gifts are available while stocks last).