Star Wars Storyboards - by J W Rinzler (Hardcover)

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 lavish 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

Review Quotes

"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 Storyboards: The Original Trilogy shows just how much pre-planning went into the original iconic trilogy."-- "The Week Magazine online"

"Every Star Wars fan should get this Star Wars Storyboards book."-- "Gizmodo"

"Nerd out over how Star Wars might have been."-- "Wired"

"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"

About the Author

J. W. Rinzler, executive editor at Lucasfilm Ltd., is the author of the New York Times bestsell­ers The Making of Star Wars and The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. He lives in Petaluma, California.

Joe Johnston served as a storyboard and concept artist on the original Star Wars trilogy. He has since directed The Rocketeer, Jumanji, and Captain America: The First Avenger. He lives in Los Angeles.

Nilo Rodis-Jamero served as the assistant art director of visual effects for The Empire Strikes Back and as costume designer for Return of the Jedi.