Don Glut is an original Monster Kid. A fan boy before the phrase was invented, Mr. Glut's name or photos of his various amateur film projects were seen in various early monster magazines. He went on to professional film writing and directing.
Glut dabbles in artwork as well, and this original painting of the Frankenstein Monster from 1972 is an example. It is currently up for auction at Heritage.
Here is the listing for the work:
Don Glut - Frankenstein's Monster Painting Original Art (1972). Professional writer Don Glut is also a painter. He is well-known for writing the novelization for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, as well as his previous work as a screenwriter for such TV shows as Shazam!, Land of the Lost, Transformers, Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, and G.I. Joe. This striking piece was created in oil on canvas wrapped board with a matted image area of 15" x 19.5". It is matted out to 20" x 24.5". Signed and dated 3-23-72 in the image area. In Excellent condition.
BONUS: Article on Don Glut in LARRY IVIE'S MONSTERS & HEROES #7 (May 1970).
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