The Best ‘Star Wars’ Art Books For Your Coffee Table – Nearly 40% Off Right Now
There is a vast wealth of Star Wars art – from concepts and storyboards to posters and comics – collected in these Star Wars art books.
Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie
If you’re going to get just one collection on this list, this is it. It’s gorgeous and has a trove of Star Wars history in it – both creation and lore.
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. This includes conceptual paintings, costume designs, storyboards, and matte paintings. As well as posters, book covers, and album covers – even Lucasfilm’s annual holiday cards. All rescanned and rephotographed for this book.
Star Wars: The Blueprints
Explore the ships and locations of the galaxy in this book that has a ton of big fold outs.
Encompassing material from Episode I: The Phantom Menace to Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, this expansive book catalogs the entire Skywalker saga in stunning detail, featuring rarely and never-before-released, behind-the-scenes content. With over 200 schematics, including ten pull-out artworks that showcase the elaborate details of these iconic designs, this book is an essential addition to the collection of every Star Wars enthusiast.
TASCHEN – The Star Wars Archives
These two volumes detail the making of the first two trilogies with behind-the-scenes photos, concept art, and interviews with Star Wars creator George Lucas, stars of the movies, and the artists behind them.
In this first volume, made with the full cooperation of Lucasfilm, Lucas narrates his own story, taking us through the making of the original trilogy—Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, and Episode VI Return of the Jedi—and bringing fresh insights into the creation of a unique universe. Complete with script pages, production documents, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, stills, and posters, this is the authoritative exploration of the original saga as told by its creator.
In the second volume…
After driving the development of nascent digital technology, George Lucas perceived how he could create new creatures and new worlds on a grander scale than ever before. He created the first digital blockbuster, and met fierce resistancewhen he pushed for widespread digital cameras, sets, characters, and projection – all of which are now used throughout the industry. He essentially popularized the modern way of making movies.
The Art of Star Wars: Andor
This new book takes a deep dive into the award winning production and costume design, as well as the story of the show. Get a preview here.
Every facet and detail of the Rebellion and Empire’s inner workings and the day-to-day existence within the world of Star Wars that Andor lovingly depicted are explored in great detail along with reflections on the series overall and its espionage roots and political relevance. The lived-in, battered costumes, ships, and locales that are so crucial to the DNA of Star Warsare on full display in this volume alongside the elegant formalism of the Galactic Senate and Coruscant.
Star Wars Art: Illustration
Are full color paintings and illustrations your thing? This is your book.
The instant and massive success of Star Wars took Lucasfilm by surprise. In 1978, an industry unto itself was born, consisting of books, trading cards, magazines, video games, and merchandise. The art created for these projects continues to expand the limits and celebrate the iconography of the Star Wars galaxy.
Illustration, collects the best of these artworks, as curated by George Lucas. Featuring previously unpublished and fan-favorite art from Mark Chiarello, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Tim and Greg Hildebrandt. Plus Ralph McQuarrie, Jon J. Muth, Tsuneo Sanda, Drew Struzan, Jerry Vanderstelt, Christian Waggoner, and many others.
Star Wars Visions
Artists from across the globe look to Star Wars for inspiration in the way that George Lucas looked at N. C. Wyeth and Norman Rockwell. Iconic characters enter new universes and scenes are re-imagined.
When Star Wars debuted in 1977, it revolutionized mainstream American filmmaking. It transported fans to new galaxies. And introduced them to countless now-classic characters, aliens, planets, and starships. In the decades since, the Star Wars Saga has become a phenomenon.
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Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy
Not a fan of all nine movies? This Star Wars art book focuses on the storyboards for the original trilogy. Explore Luke’s story in an entirely new way.
From the opening chase above Tatooine in A New Hope to the Battle of Endor in Jedi, this book presents the visual inspiration behind iconic moments. Readers can finally see a full set of storyboards by legendary artist Joe Johnston. Plus early boards for Episode IV by Alex Tavoularis and for Episode V by Ivor Beddoes. And rarely seen Episode VI boards by Roy Carnon. And Ralph McQuarrie’s never-before-seen storyboards for Episode V.
Star Wars Art: Posters
This collection focuses on the creation of over 30 years of posters that have been displayed across the world. A great option if you’ve always wanted to get your hands on one of the originals, but you can’t spare the cash.
Few pieces of artwork distill the passion for Star Wars as do posters. Star Wars has enjoyed nearly four decades of poster art from some of the most renowned artists working in movies. ‘Posters’ collects the best artwork from all six Star Wars films, the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series, and limited-edition prints. This collection unites all of the action, artistry, and drama of a galaxy far, far away into one lavishly produced tome.
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