Rick Meyerowitz
Rick Meyerowitz is an American artist, and author. He is best known for his work for National Lampoon magazine and its spin-offs, including his posters for the comedy film Animal House.
Early life
Meyerowitz was born in The Bronx, New York. He is the younger brother of photographer Joel Meyerowitz. He started drawing during his childhood and attended art school at Boston University.''National Lampoon'' magazine
Meyerowitz was a frequent contributor to National Lampoon magazine; memorable artwork of his included the "Mona Gorilla".The film ''Animal House''
Meyerowitz created the widely recognized theatrical release poster for the 1978 comedy movie Animal House.Other work
Meyerowitz has worked as a commercial artist and as the author and artist of humorous books such as Return of the Nose Masks and Dodosaurs: The Dinosaurs That Didn't Make It ; he has also illustrated children's books. Also created the cover illustration depicting the cast of M*A*S*H for the Nov. 2, 1974 issue of TV Guide.Meyerowitz's collaborations with the artist Maira Kalman produced New Yorkistan, a popular cover for The New Yorker magazine, as well as editorial and humor pieces for The New York Times. Coasters which the two artists designed were for sale at the Museum of Modern Art.