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Book Synopsis
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 Johnston
Introduction 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 l
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“Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy shows just how much pre-planning went into the original iconic trilogy.” * The Week Magazine online *
“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.” * Parade Online *
Star Wars fans, rejoice — today is the big day that Lucasfilm opens up the archives and bestows upon you Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy. * Flavorwire *
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 *
