This Star Wars art book by Ralph McQuarrie presents the most definitive collection of concept art from the saga. Featuring hundreds of never-before-seen illustrations, this hardcover volume chronicles the creation of iconic characters and worlds. Perfect for fans and collectors, it offers a deep dive into the visual development of the Star Wars universe.
Ralph McQuarrie is the most iconic artist in the history of Star Wars. He worked hand-in-hand with George Lucas to help establish the saga's visual aesthetic, its inimitable look and feel. Beyond designing Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2-D2, McQuarrie produced hundreds of pieces of Star Wars artwork, including conceptual paintings, costume designs, storyboards, and matte paintings, as well as posters, book covers, and album coverseven Lucasfilm's annual Christmas cardsall rescanned and rephotographed for this book.
In Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, readers will find the most definitive collection of the artist's Star Wars work ever assembled, including hundreds of never-before-seen illustrations. Rare unpublished interviews, as well as recollections from McQuarrie's colleagues and friends, complement and contextualise the art. Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie is a comprehensive tribute to cinema's most beloved and influential concept artist.
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