ISBN: 1419727052 9781419727054

Category: Performing Arts / Film / Direction & Production

Page count: 256

<b>Phil Szostak, the author of <i>The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i>, takes fans behind the scenes of the blockbuster sequel with this incredible visual archive of the creative process.</b> <p><b>Foreword by Rian Johnson</b> <p> Written and directed by Rian Johnson and production designed by Rick Heinrichs, <i>Star Wars: The Last Jedi</i>, like every chapter before it, owes its visual language and fully imagined cinematic landscape to an incomparable art department: the Lucasfilm "visualists." <i>The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi</i> explores their vision and illuminates their creative process in stunning detail. <p> Featuring concept art, costume sketches, and storyboards, this book takes fans on a deep dive into the development of the fantastic worlds, characters, and creatures--both old and new--of <i>The Last Jedi</i>. Exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and with the Lucasfilm visualists provide a running commentary on this unforgettable art and reveal the inspirations behind moviemaking magic at its finest. <p><b>"<i>The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi</i> 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 film. . . . We highly recommend you flip through yourself." --Gizmodo </b> <p><b>"While they're rarely celebrated, conceptual artists play an integral role in creating the look of a film . . . <i>The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi</i> gives these talented men and women their proper due by showcasing their valuable contributions." --Unbound Worlds</b>