Synopses & Reviews
The
Star Wars films have provided some of the most iconic images in modern filmmaking - from the incredible shot of the Imperial Star Destroyer that opened the first film in 1977 to the Podrace in
The Phantom Menace and the epic battle on the volcanic world of Mustafar in
Revenge of the Sith. In each of these cases, and literally hundreds more, the model-making wizards of Industrial Light and Magic were instrumental in creating a universe full of glorious, heart-pounding illusions.
In Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop, Lorne Peterson, one of the founding members of ILM, takes the reader on a journey through thirty years of incredible adventures, telling never-before-published stories, explaining how classic scenes were created, and how beloved models were - often from the most unexpected of parts and ingredients. Paint buckets, model car parts, and walnut shells play important roles, alongside high-tech lasers and computer graphics, in creating the familiar yet fantastic components of a galaxy far, far away.
Lavishly illustrated with more than 300 full-color photographs from the Lucasfilm Archives, this book provides an unparalleled look behind the scenes of a place that really has created magic. Lorne Peterson's warm, evocative voice and dedication to his craft inform every page, making this not just a stunning visual piece, but an epic history in its own right.
Synopsis
From the producers of the acclaimed
Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars comes an inside look at the secrets behind the sagas artful models and sculptures. Lorne Peterson, model and sculpture designer for the entire
Star Wars saga, takes us on a journey through the intricate process of crafting and sculpting the models from sketch to screen and the artistry behind the dazzling results.
Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop features more than 300 full-color photographs and illustrations from the Lucasfilm archives, models from all six films, interviews, images and text with concept sculptors, an overview of the ILM model shop from 1976 through today and numerous gatefolds of the most loved models.
ILM virtually redefined visual effects and blazed a trail into the digital realm, follow behind the camera and into the rarely seen workshops and an amazing look at the creation of movie magic. Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Modelshop takes readers behind-the-scenes for the first in-depth look at these amazing models and the process behind their creation, punctuated by Lorne Petersons exuberance and dedication to craft.
This unique visual treat is a must-have for any Star Wars fan.
About the Author
Lorne Peterson is one of the founding members of Industrial Light & Magic; he was hired by George Lucas to create the models for
Star Wars. In 1978, Peterson was invited by Lucas to oversee the entire production of models for
The Empire Strikes Back. His signature is evident on nearly every model used in the original trilogy. Petersons work is showcased in the entire
Star Wars saga,
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the Ewok movies,
Jurassic Park, Men in Black, Galaxy Quest, and
Van Helsing. He was honored with an Academy Award® and a BAFTA Award for the special effects work in
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. George Lucas is the creator of the phenomenally successful Star Wars saga and Indiana Jones series. He has been writing and directing for more than twenty-five years.