Synopses & Reviews
Few pieces of artwork distill the passion for Star Wars as do posters. From Tom Jungand#39;s iconic one-sheet for Episode IV to Roger Kastelandrsquo;s Gone with the Windandndash;inspired painting for Episode V and beyond, Star Wars has enjoyed nearly four decades of poster art from some of the most renowned artists working in movies. The fifth book in the George Lucasandndash;curated Star Wars Art series, Posters collects the best artwork from all six Star Wars films, the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series, and limited-edition prints. This collection unites all of the action, artistry, and drama of a galaxy far, far away into one lavishly produced tome.
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andldquo;A new book called Star Wars Art: Posters collects some of the most iconicandmdash;and stylistically diverseandmdash;broadsides.andrdquo;
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andldquo;Abrams Books is coming out with a new book collecting the best posters from around the world . . . Some are a little weird, but all are incredible and tap into that old sense of wonder. Donandrsquo;t worry, though; Darth Vader wonandrsquo;t silence you for liking these.andrdquo;
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andldquo;Yes . . . the Force is strong with this book.andrdquo;
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andldquo;From 1970s concept sketches to more recent limited-edition prints, the art is a testament to the enduring force of the franchise.andrdquo;
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andldquo;Full of sumptuous, jaw-dropping visuals . . . a feast for the senses.andrdquo;
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andldquo;Absolutely awesome.andrdquo;
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andldquo;The promotional images for the Star Wars movies unquestionably hold a hallowed place in film and cultural history, and theyandrsquo;re all beautifully reproduced in Star Wars Art: Posters, the fifth and final volume in the George Lucasandndash;curated series.andrdquo;
About the Author
Drew Struzanandrsquo;s art is some of the most iconic in modern movies, with more than 150 movie posters to his credit, including every Star Warsand#160;and Indiana Jones film. He lives in Pasadena, California. Roger Kastelandrsquo;s posters for Jaws and The Empire Strikes Back are considered among the most influential ever produced. He is a member of the Society of Illustrators. Kastel lives in White Plains, New York.