Robert M Peak was an American commercial illustrator.
14 Facts About Bob Peak
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Bob Peak is best known for his developments in the design of the modern film poster.
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Bob Peak's artwork has been on the cover of Time magazine, TV Guide, and Sports Illustrated.
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Bob Peak was born in Denver, Colorado, and grew up in Wichita, Kansas.
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Bob Peak knew from an early age that he wanted to be a commercial illustrator.
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Bob Peak majored in geology at the University of Wichita and got a part-time job in the art department of McCormick-Armstrong.
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In 1953, Bob Peak moved to New York City and landed an Old Hickory Whiskey advertising campaign.
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Bob Peak's work went on to appear in major advertising and national magazines.
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Bob Peak was the father of Matthew Peak, who is best known for illustrating posters for the Nightmare on Elm Street film series.
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Bob Peak received a commission from the US Postal Service to design 30 stamps for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.
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From January 20 through April 17,2011, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented the "Bob Peak: Creating the Modern Movie Poster" exhibit at its headquarters building in Beverly Hills.
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Bob Peak taught in his own college and later at Art Students League of New York, Pratt Institute and Famous Artists School.
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In 1961, Bob Peak was named Artist of the Year by the Graphic Artists Guild New York chapter.
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Bob Peak won eight Awards of Excellence and four gold medals from Society of Illustrators.