By Ben Travis | Posted 16 Feb 2018

If you hadn’t already heard, the new issue of Empire is a bit special — even more special than usual, that is. The man, the legend, the beard himself, Mr. Steven Spielberg has taken over April’s edition for a look back at his medium-defining career and a deep dive into Ready Player One, his ambitious return to action blockbusters.

This month’s exclusive subscriber cover comes from Paul Shipper — who also created the latest Ready Player One poster — channelling the legendary pencil art stylings of classic poster designer Drew Struzan. The design features the great director’s most iconic creations, from Indiana Jones and E.T, to the shark from Jaws and the ship from Close Encounters of the Third Kind. See it for yourself below.

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Stay tuned for the newsstand cover and more information about what’s inside the #SpielbergTakeover issue, which hits the shelves on 22 February.

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