From New York Times bestselling author and Lucasfilm Ltd.’s executive editor J. W. Rinzler, Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy is a behind-the-scenes look into the creative vision of the pop culture phenomenon that changed the art and craft of filmmaking
Foreword by Joe JohnstonIntroduction by Nilo Rodis-Jamero For the first time, Lucasfilm has opened its archives to present the complete storyboards for the original Star Wars trilogy–the world-changing A New Hope and its operatic sequels, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi–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 McQuarrie’s never-before-seen storyboards for Episode V. “The book contains fantastic insight into how the films’ stories and characters were conceived.” –Esquire.com “Nerd out over how Star Wars might have been.” —Wired “Every Star Wars fan should get this Star Wars Storyboards book.” –Gizmodo Also Available:
Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy
Author: J. W. Rinzler
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Abrams Books
Published: 05/13/2014
Pages: 352
Weight: 3.9lbs
Size: 12.20h x 9.40w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781419707742
Language: English
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