George Akimoto had a multifaceted talent and worked in various illustration genres.

As a freelance illustration artist George Akimoto was commissioned by Universal Studios, Warner Brothers and by American International Pictures to create movie posters. 

Universal Pictures 1972 “Silent Running” movie poster by George Akimoto.

Universal Pictures 1972 “The Groundstar Conspiracy” movie poster by George Akimoto.

Amicus Productions, distributed by American International Pictures 1974 “The Land that Time Forgot” movie poster by George Akimoto .

Universal Pictures 1974 “Newman’s Law” movie poster by George Akimoto.

Universal Pictures 1974 “Airport 1975” movie poster by George Akimoto.

Universal Studios 1975 “The Hindenburg” movie poster by George Akimoto, from the George Akimoto personal collection courtesy of his daughter Tracy Williams.

American International Pictures 1976 “At the Earth’s Core” movie poster by George Akimoto.

American International Pictures 1977 “The People that Time Forgot” movie poster by George Akimoto.

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