Tim Hildebrandt (1939–2006)

Tim Hildebrandt (January 23, 1939 – June 11, 2006) was an artist who commonly worked with his brother, Greg Hildebrandt. Together, they are usually known as the Brothers Hildebrandt. They are perhaps best known for their design of one of the earliest theatrical release posters for Star Wars in 1977. Greg and Tim Hildebrandt began painting professionally in 1959. Their work was heavily influenced by illustration style of Disney animated feature films and illustrators such as Norman Rockwell and Maxfield Parrish. The brothers rose to prominence with their illustrations for a series of Lord of the Rings calendar, for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and for fantasy books such as Terry Brooks's The Sword of Shannara.