AMSEL: Illustrator of the Lost Art
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The first in-depth feature documentary of illustrator Richard Amsel (1947-1985). All original content © 2024 Adam McDaniel, Cinemalad Productions. All rights reserved.
Made through an exclusive arrangement with the Amsel estate; images used by permission.
Made through an exclusive arrangement with the Amsel estate; images used by permission.
END OF YEAR GIVING PROMO (AND NEW REWARDS!)
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time I reach out again for support towards the project’s completion funds.
To learn more, go to www.richardamselmovie.com, or check out our donation page at www.richardamselmovie.com/donate-contr....
Happy Holidays!
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time I reach out again for support towards the project’s completion funds.
To learn more, go to www.richardamselmovie.com, or check out our donation page at www.richardamselmovie.com/donate-contr....
Happy Holidays!
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
END OF YEAR GIVING PROMO (AND NEW REWARDS!)
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time I reach out again for support towards the project’s completion funds.
To learn more, go to www.richardamselmovie.com, or check out our donation page at www.richardamselmovie.com/donate-contr....
Happy Holidays!
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time I reach out again for support towards the project’s completion funds.
To learn more, go to www.richardamselmovie.com, or check out our donation page at www.richardamselmovie.com/donate-contr....
Happy Holidays!
After all these years and struggles, it's nice to finally get some positive buzz!
November 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
After all these years and struggles, it's nice to finally get some positive buzz!
I'm honored to have recently received a Communicator Award, a Telly Award, and a Davey Award for AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART.
Such recognition is not only professionally gratifying, but feels like something of a personal validation that all that hard work and struggle have been worth it.
Such recognition is not only professionally gratifying, but feels like something of a personal validation that all that hard work and struggle have been worth it.
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I'm honored to have recently received a Communicator Award, a Telly Award, and a Davey Award for AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART.
Such recognition is not only professionally gratifying, but feels like something of a personal validation that all that hard work and struggle have been worth it.
Such recognition is not only professionally gratifying, but feels like something of a personal validation that all that hard work and struggle have been worth it.
Made from a photo I took the last time I saw Drew.
October 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Made from a photo I took the last time I saw Drew.
New fundraising push to help with the film's post-production. New prints and postcard designs are available, including Amsel's work for PAPILLON, ROY BEAN, and portraits of Robert Redford and Marilyn Monroe!
Donations are tax-deductible where allowed by law.
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Donations are tax-deductible where allowed by law.
www.richardamselmovie.com/donate-contr...
October 13, 2025 at 4:10 AM
New fundraising push to help with the film's post-production. New prints and postcard designs are available, including Amsel's work for PAPILLON, ROY BEAN, and portraits of Robert Redford and Marilyn Monroe!
Donations are tax-deductible where allowed by law.
www.richardamselmovie.com/donate-contr...
Donations are tax-deductible where allowed by law.
www.richardamselmovie.com/donate-contr...
Work in progress: a restoration of Amsel's cover for ARGOSY magazine, featuring Robert Redford in THE GREAT WALDO PEPPER. This one is taking me a long, long time, and the colors are especially challenging.
I only saw the film recently, and the aerial stuntwork is jaw-dropping.
I only saw the film recently, and the aerial stuntwork is jaw-dropping.
October 2, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Work in progress: a restoration of Amsel's cover for ARGOSY magazine, featuring Robert Redford in THE GREAT WALDO PEPPER. This one is taking me a long, long time, and the colors are especially challenging.
I only saw the film recently, and the aerial stuntwork is jaw-dropping.
I only saw the film recently, and the aerial stuntwork is jaw-dropping.
R.I.P. to RENATO CASARO, the Italian illustrator behind many hundreds of movie posters, including for films by Francis Ford Coppola, Sergio Leone, Quentin Tarantino, and Franco Zeffirelli.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
R.I.P. to RENATO CASARO, the Italian illustrator behind many hundreds of movie posters, including for films by Francis Ford Coppola, Sergio Leone, Quentin Tarantino, and Franco Zeffirelli.
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Robert Redford, the megawatt movie star of some of the greatest films of all time, as well as an Oscar-winning director, producer, activist, and godfather of independent cinema through his Sundance Institute and film festival, died today at the age of 89.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Robert Redford, the megawatt movie star of some of the greatest films of all time, as well as an Oscar-winning director, producer, activist, and godfather of independent cinema through his Sundance Institute and film festival, died today at the age of 89.
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Two prints of Richard Amsel's RAIDERS posters have been donated to a charitable fundraiser, held at the ADVENTURER'S SUMMIT Sept. 12-14. Check here for more info: www.adventurerssummit.de/en/
September 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Two prints of Richard Amsel's RAIDERS posters have been donated to a charitable fundraiser, held at the ADVENTURER'S SUMMIT Sept. 12-14. Check here for more info: www.adventurerssummit.de/en/
Richard Amsel's art for PAPILLON was only used in a modified version for the film's rerelease.
This is the original piece. Color reproductions always varied wildly. Happily, a recent auction of the original illustration finally allowed me to capture how the work is supposed to appear.
This is the original piece. Color reproductions always varied wildly. Happily, a recent auction of the original illustration finally allowed me to capture how the work is supposed to appear.
August 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Richard Amsel's art for PAPILLON was only used in a modified version for the film's rerelease.
This is the original piece. Color reproductions always varied wildly. Happily, a recent auction of the original illustration finally allowed me to capture how the work is supposed to appear.
This is the original piece. Color reproductions always varied wildly. Happily, a recent auction of the original illustration finally allowed me to capture how the work is supposed to appear.
Another lost gem now found: Richard Amsel's original art for THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE ROY BEAN.
Amsel did at least three variants for the poster. The other two designs were in color, but I strongly suspect this B&W piece served as the direct source from which the alternates were modified.
Amsel did at least three variants for the poster. The other two designs were in color, but I strongly suspect this B&W piece served as the direct source from which the alternates were modified.
August 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Another lost gem now found: Richard Amsel's original art for THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE ROY BEAN.
Amsel did at least three variants for the poster. The other two designs were in color, but I strongly suspect this B&W piece served as the direct source from which the alternates were modified.
Amsel did at least three variants for the poster. The other two designs were in color, but I strongly suspect this B&W piece served as the direct source from which the alternates were modified.
I've spent 25 years wondering where this piece was, as it was originally auctioned off by Christie's following Amsel's death.
Happily, this final (but unused) piece for the film CUBA has been found -- and it's a nice birthday gift to myself.
Happily, this final (but unused) piece for the film CUBA has been found -- and it's a nice birthday gift to myself.
August 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I've spent 25 years wondering where this piece was, as it was originally auctioned off by Christie's following Amsel's death.
Happily, this final (but unused) piece for the film CUBA has been found -- and it's a nice birthday gift to myself.
Happily, this final (but unused) piece for the film CUBA has been found -- and it's a nice birthday gift to myself.
Oh, David, how I miss you my friend. I can't get through the 1:53 mark without welling up.
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June 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Oh, David, how I miss you my friend. I can't get through the 1:53 mark without welling up.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NSz...
My friend, artist DAVID BYRD, will be included in the in memoriam section of this Sunday's Tony Awards...
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June 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
My friend, artist DAVID BYRD, will be included in the in memoriam section of this Sunday's Tony Awards...
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www.gofundme.com/manage/art-l...
One of my art students knitted this adorable toy sock cat as a goodbye gift during my last few days at the school. I took this picture of it with my cat at home. I think it's one of the nicest gifts I've received in a long time.
May 22, 2025 at 3:57 AM
One of my art students knitted this adorable toy sock cat as a goodbye gift during my last few days at the school. I took this picture of it with my cat at home. I think it's one of the nicest gifts I've received in a long time.
Happy 80th birthday to rock legend Pete Townsend. Pictured: Amsel's portrait of Townsend, featured in a deluxe album for TOMMY.
May 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Happy 80th birthday to rock legend Pete Townsend. Pictured: Amsel's portrait of Townsend, featured in a deluxe album for TOMMY.
Sad to read about the death of writer/director ROBERT BENTON, who was behind a number of classic films, including KRAMER VS. KRAMER, NOBODY'S FOOL, PLACES IN THE HEART, as well as scripts for BONNIE AND CLYDE and WHAT'S UP, DOC?
Pictured: Richard Amsel's work for the caper comedy THE LATE SHOW.
Pictured: Richard Amsel's work for the caper comedy THE LATE SHOW.
May 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Sad to read about the death of writer/director ROBERT BENTON, who was behind a number of classic films, including KRAMER VS. KRAMER, NOBODY'S FOOL, PLACES IN THE HEART, as well as scripts for BONNIE AND CLYDE and WHAT'S UP, DOC?
Pictured: Richard Amsel's work for the caper comedy THE LATE SHOW.
Pictured: Richard Amsel's work for the caper comedy THE LATE SHOW.
Hallmark will have a new ornament this year featuring Amsel's poster for RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. It's up for sale in October.
May 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Hallmark will have a new ornament this year featuring Amsel's poster for RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. It's up for sale in October.
I'm proud to share that my work on AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART has received a 2025 Communicator Award for Excellence, Social Content Series - Arts, Culture & Entertainment for Social Media
May 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I'm proud to share that my work on AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART has received a 2025 Communicator Award for Excellence, Social Content Series - Arts, Culture & Entertainment for Social Media
Don't forget - our SPRING MATCH CAMPAIGN ends this Friday at midnight! Donate any amount and enter to win a MAD MAX poster from Richard Amsel's personal collection!
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April 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Don't forget - our SPRING MATCH CAMPAIGN ends this Friday at midnight! Donate any amount and enter to win a MAD MAX poster from Richard Amsel's personal collection!
www.richardamselmovie.com/donate-contr...
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Happy 85th birthday to JULIE CHRISTIE, one of the most beautiful women in the world. Pictured: Amsel's work on McCABE & MRS. MILLER.
April 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Happy 85th birthday to JULIE CHRISTIE, one of the most beautiful women in the world. Pictured: Amsel's work on McCABE & MRS. MILLER.
Remembering the great ROBERT McGINNIS, who died on March 10 at the age of 99.
He was the legendary illustrator behind Breakfast at Tiffany's, Barbarella, and especially the James Bond series.
He was the legendary illustrator behind Breakfast at Tiffany's, Barbarella, and especially the James Bond series.
April 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Remembering the great ROBERT McGINNIS, who died on March 10 at the age of 99.
He was the legendary illustrator behind Breakfast at Tiffany's, Barbarella, and especially the James Bond series.
He was the legendary illustrator behind Breakfast at Tiffany's, Barbarella, and especially the James Bond series.
R.I.P.: RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, the dashing, handsome Hollywood star known for his roles as "Dr. Kildare", and epic miniseries "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds", died Saturday night in Waimanalo, Hawaii of complications following a stroke. He was 90.
March 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
R.I.P.: RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, the dashing, handsome Hollywood star known for his roles as "Dr. Kildare", and epic miniseries "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds", died Saturday night in Waimanalo, Hawaii of complications following a stroke. He was 90.
Wishing a very happy birthday to legendary poster artist, DREW STRUZAN!
March 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Wishing a very happy birthday to legendary poster artist, DREW STRUZAN!
Another image from the Frida/Muzeo Q&A.
March 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Another image from the Frida/Muzeo Q&A.