John Alcorn (artist)
John Alcorn | |
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Alcorn at his drawing board at his house in Lyme, Connecticut, 1989 | |
| Born | February 10, 1935 Corona, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 1992 (aged 56) |
| Education | Cooper Union |
| Known for | Graphic design, Film titles, Children's books |
| Awards | see full list below |
John Alcorn (February 10, 1935 – January 27, 1992) was an American commercial artist and designer, and an illustrator of children's books. In addition to his accomplishments in the areas of packaging, corporate and dimensional design, Alcorn designed the opening titles for several Federico Fellini films. During his career, Alcorn created numerous book jackets and paperback covers, and his work appeared in many major exhibits.