Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

(Hardback)

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box-office records as one of the highest-grossing films of all time, and its eagerly awaited sequel, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, is sure to do the same. Written and directed by Rian Johnson (Looper, The Brothers Bloom, Brick) and production designed by Rick Heinrichs (Fargo, The Big Lebowski, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Captain America: The First Avenger), this chapter, like every chapter before it, owes its visual language and fully imagined cinematic landscape to an incomparable art department: the Lucasfilm "visualists." The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi explores their vision and illuminates their creative process in stunning detail. Featuring concept art and costume sketches, storyboards, and blueprints, fans will take a deep dive into the development of the fantastic worlds, characters, and creatures - both old and new - of The Last Jedi. Featuring unforgettable art and exclusive interviews with the filmmakers, this visual archive highlights moviemaking magic at its finest.

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The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is much more than a bunch of pretty pictures. Buried in Phil Szostak's 256-page book are some fascinating insights into the production of the filmwe highly recommend you flip through yourself * Gizmodo *
Szostak has worked with the Star Wars art departments for nearly a decade. He explores the filmmakers' visions and illuminates their creative process. * IGN *
For those looking to dive further into the making of the latest movie, The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, shares the creative processes used by the filmmakers... * Parade *
Phil Szostaks book... boasts a collection of never before seen concept art gems. * Comic Book Resources *
Star Wars began in a visual medium and this bookfeaturing concept art and costume sketches, storyboards, and blueprintswill show you why. -- John DeNardo * Kirkus Reviews *
This stunning Art of Star Wars book is a must-have for movie lovers. * Fandom *
a comprehensive guide to all the concept art that went into the making of the film. * Inverse *
While theyre rarely celebrated, conceptual artists play an integral role in creating the look of a film The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi gives these talented men and women their proper due by showcasing their valuable contributions. * Unbound Worlds *

Author Bio

Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak has worked in conjunction with Star Wars art departments since 2008. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Szostak ran the JAK Films Art Department at Skywalker Ranch for more than three years before joining the narrative design team on LucasArts Star Wars: 1313. He is also the author of The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Abrams, 2015), The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Abrams, 2017), The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Abrams, 2020), and The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season One) (Abrams, 2020). He lives in San Francisco.