Heading back to the states for a beat we'll stop in briefly to admire Drew Struzan's striking artwork for Temple of Doom. Used extensively throughout many international campaigns, this imagery would only see limited use in the U.S., appearing on an exclusive one-sheet available to Star Wars Fan Club members in 1984. Since then, it has been widely used in many of the video release campaigns.
Dipping south of the equator into Australia, we discover a Temple of Doom poster gem produced for the land down-under. Rendered in a bold wash of tones, this dramatic image beautifully captures the style of 1930's period illustration, giving the piece an added genre appeal (while the poster image depicted here appears to be an international one-sheet, the same artwork was used for the Australian campaign). Though little is known about the history of this poster, less is known about its artist, Mike Vaughn. Like the Indiana Jones films, a little mystery thrown into the adventure is always a good mix.
As we high-tail it north to Yugoslavia, we come face to face with another mysterious submission to the Temple of Doom caboodle. This surreal Dali-esque poster, like the earlier Polish artwork, places a skull at the center of its composition. Rather than a slithering bullwhip, though,
Before heading back to the states again we'll make one last stop in Belgium, where Michel Jouin's bold choice for red sets this mini Temple of Doom poster ablaze. Though much smaller (16 x 21 inches) than its large French counterpart, this reduced version reads more balanced compositionally, with the title colors complementing the artwork hues. Jouin had painted a fantastic montage for the French Return of the Jedi campaign the year before this one was produced, showcasing his keen use of color in that instance as well.
