Synopses & Reviews
Thisand#160;deluxe 240-page limited edition includes 5 hand-signed, archival-quality 10 x 12" gicland#233;e prints by Alex Ross, Moebius, Donato Giancola, Daniel Greene, and Jamie Wyeth, as well as 40 exclusive paintings and 50 extra pages showing artistsand#8217; processes and sketches. Featuring foil-stamped, real-cloth binding and housed in a lush clamshell case, the edition is limited to 500 copies.and#160;When Star Wars debuted in 1977, it revolutionized mainstream American filmmaking, transporting fans to new galaxies and introducing them to countless now-classic characters, aliens, planets, and starships. In the decades since, the Star Wars Saga has become a phenomenon impacting cultures across the globe.
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Just as George Lucas drew upon the work of N. C. Wyeth and Norman Rockwell for his own visual inspiration, he has now invited more than 100 well-known and promising artists to draw upon the entire Star Wars galaxy for inspiration. Star Wars: Visions collects these magnificent artworks for the first time. Featuring pieces by renowned artists such as Amano, Allan R. Banks, Harley Brown, Gary Carter, James Christensen, Michael Coleman, Kinuko Craft, Jim Dietz, Phillipe Druillet, Donato Giancola, Ann Hanson, H. R. Giger, Daniel Greene, Ron Kleeman, Arantzazu Martinez, Syd Mead, Moebius, Paul Oxborough, Alex Ross, Anthony J. Ryder, Dolfi Stoki, William Stout, Dan Thompson, Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo, Scott Waddell, and Jamie Wyeth, Star Wars: Visions is a breakthrough tribute to the worldwide inspiration that is Star Wars.
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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;Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy shows just how much pre-planning went into the original iconic trilogy.andrdquo;
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andldquo;Star Wars fans, take note . . . the book offers a glimpse into the detailed planning and rounds of story revisions that went into the original films.andrdquo;
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andquot;Star Wars fans, rejoice andmdash; today is the big dayandnbsp;that Lucasfilm opens up the archives and bestows upon you Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy.andquot;
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andquot;The book contains fantastic insight into how the filmsand#39; stories and characters were conceivedandhellip;andquot;
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andquot;Nerd out over how Star Wars might have been.andquot;
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andquot;Every Star Wars fan should get this Star Wars Storyboards book.andquot;
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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;
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When
Star Wars debuted in 1977, it revolutionized mainstream American filmmaking, transporting fans to new galaxies and introducing them to countless now-classic characters, aliens, planets, and starships. In the decades since, the
Star Wars Saga has become a phenomenon impacting cultures across the globe.
Just as George Lucas drew upon the work of N. C. Wyeth and Norman Rockwell for his own visual inspiration, he has now invited more than 100 well-known and promising artists to draw upon the entire Star Wars galaxy for inspiration. Star Wars: Visions collects these magnificent artworks for the first time. Featuring pieces by renowned artists such as Amano, Allan R. Banks, Harley Brown, Gary Carter, James Christensen, Michael Coleman, Kinuko Craft, Jim Dietz, Phillipe Druillet, Donato Giancola, Ann Hanson, H. R. Giger, Daniel Greene, Ron Kleeman, Arantzazu Martinez, Syd Mead, Moebius, Paul Oxborough, Alex Ross, Anthony J. Ryder, Dolfi Stoki, William Stout, Dan Thompson, Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo, Scott Waddell, and Jamie Wyeth, Star Wars: Visions is a breakthrough tribute to the worldwide inspiration that is Star Wars.
Praise for Star Wars Art: Visions:
Star Wars Art: Visions . . . acknowledges what fans have felt all along. They don't want to be mere spectators, but involved in the storytelling too.
-Los Angeles Times
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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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In 1997, as George Lucas worked to complete early drafts for
Star Wars: Episode I
The Phantom Menace, he enlisted the talents of some of the greatest storyboard artists of the modern era to illustrate conceptual storyboards that would inform the development of the final shooting script, as well as the finished film. Working from Lucasand#8217;s ideas for scenes and sequences, these artists produced beautiful drawings that helped lay the foundations for the worlds, characters, and shots of the
Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. Together, these conceptual storyboards show early takes on favorite scenes; alternate, unused approaches to character designs and environments; and entirely different approaches to key moments. Like wordless comic books, they have an energy and rhythm all their own that is fascinating to explore.
Now, for the first time, Lucasfilm has opened its archives to present the best of the conceptual storyboards for Episodes I, II, and III. Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy collects the best storyboards from all three films together in one striking volume. Throughout this book, readers will find insight into how these conceptual storyboards helped to contribute both to the creation of the Prequel Trilogy and the expansion of the Star Wars universe.
Praise for Stars Wars Storyboards:
and#147;We had no idea the Star Wars prequels could have been this good! Overall, the book gave us a new appreciation for what could have been . . . Plus itand#8217;s exceptionally gorgeous, and you should check it out.and#8221; and#151;i09
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For the first time, Lucasfilm has opened its Archives to present the complete storyboards for the original
Star Wars trilogyand#151;the world-changing
A New Hope and its operatic sequels,
The Empire Strikes Back and
Return of the Jediand#151;as well as never-before-published art from early conceptual and deleted scenes.
From the opening chase above Tatooine in A New Hope to the Battle of Endor in Jedi, this book presents the visual inspiration behind now-iconic moments. Readers can finally see a full set of storyboards by legendary artist Joe Johnston, as well as early boards for Episode IV by Alex Tavoularis and for Episode V by Ivor Beddoes, rarely seen Episode VI boards by Roy Carnon, and Ralph McQuarrieand#8217;s never-before-seen storyboards for Episode V.
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From Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston to Doug Chiang, Ryan Church, Iain McCaig, Erik Tiemens, and the next generation of animation and video-game artists,
Star Wars Art: Concept collects, for the first time ever, the very best
Star Wars conceptual artwork. As curated by George Lucas, the artwork that helped bring the
Star Wars Saga to life is revealed in all its glory, featuring pre-production drawings and paintings from the Original Trilogy, the Prequel Trilogy, the TV shows, and the video games, including an exclusive preview of artwork from the highly anticipated
1313. Spanning the years from 1975 to the present,
Star Wars Art: Concept is a fascinating look at the process of conceptual design. From pen and paint and paper to the digital realm, the result is the creation of breathtaking iconic worlds, vehicles, and characters that successive generations have embraced and made their own.
Praise for Star Wars Art: Concept:
and#147;Legendary production artwork gets the showcase it deserves.and#8221; and#151;Star Wars Insider magazine
and#147;Star Wars Art: Concept is a glorious coffee-table book thatand#8217;s chock full of great artwork by many of the masters whoand#8217;ve worked on the film, from Ralph McQuarrie on down.and#8221; and#151;io9.com
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In the same format as Adventure Time: A Totally Math Poster Collection, this sturdy paperback houses 20 removable, frameable prints of the very best artwork from across the entire George Lucasandndash;curated Star Wars Art series. Sixteen selections from Visions, Comics, Illustration, Concept, and Postersandmdash;including art by Jeffrey Brown, Philippe Druillet, Mike Mignola, Ralph McQuarrie, and Olly Mossandmdash;are joined by four newly commissioned artworks created specifically for this book by Max Dalton, Phantom City Creative, Tiny Kitten Teeth, and Jon Vermilyea. These high-quality, large-format, crease-free prints will be sure to transport Star Wars fans of all ages to a galaxy far, far away. . . .
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The instant and massive success of
Star Wars took Lucasfilm by surprise, but in 1978, an industry unto itself was born, consisting of books, trading cards, magazines, video games, and merchandise. The art created for these projects continues to expand the limits and celebrate the iconography of the
Star Wars galaxy.
Now the third book in the Star Wars Art series, Illustration, collects the best of these artworks, as curated by George Lucas. Featuring previously unpublished, rarely seen, and fan-favorite art from Mark Chiarello, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Tim and Greg Hildebrandt, Ralph McQuarrie, Jon J. Muth, Tsuneo Sanda, Drew Struzan, Jerry Vanderstelt, Christian Waggoner, and many others, Star Wars Art: Illustration explores the wide range of styles that illustrators have brought to bear on a galaxy far, far away . . .
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Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles takes the reader on a journey through cool and kitsch, from toys and costumes to life-size statues made of LEGO bricks to consumer goods such as candy, clothing, toothpaste--and much more. Drawn from the largest private
Star Wars collection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector. Since the first
Star Wars film opened in 1977, George Lucas's epic space fantasy has become not only one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time, but also an obsession for collectors around the globe, who have spent more than $15 billion on
Star Wars merchandise.and#160;These collectibles range from the offbeat--C-3PO tape dispensers, fan-made bantha pinatas, and Darth Vader popcorn poppers--to the everyday--Boba Fett cake pans, Yoda PEZ dispensers, and "Cream of Jawa" soup. Here for the first time is a chronicle of the constantly expanding, all-encompassing, often-surreal lifestyle of collecting
Star Wars--filled with incredible stranger-than-fiction stories from the galaxy's foremost collector.
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About the Author
Stephen J. Sansweet is the author or coauthor of 14 books (12 of them on the
Star Wars saga) and the director of content management and head of fan relations at Lucasfilm. He was formerly the Los Angeles bureau chief of the
Wall Street Journal. Over the years, Sansweet has amassed the largest private collection of
Star Wars memorabilia in the world, which he houses at a place called Rancho Obi-Wan. He lives in Northern California.
Anne Neumann is the resident collection manager at Rancho Obi-Wan, where she uses complex databases and photography to track and organize the more than 75,000 items in the collection.