Star Wars Storyboards - by J W Rinzler (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>For the first time, Lucasfilm has opened its Archives to present the complete storyboards for the original <i>Star Wars</i> trilogy--the world-changing <i>A New Hope</i> and its operatic sequels, <i>The Empire Strikes Back</i> and <i>Return of the Jedi</i>--as well as never-before-published art from early conceptual and deleted scenes.<br> From the opening chase above Tatooine in <i>A New Hope</i> to the Battle of Endor in <i>Jedi</i>, this 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"<i>Star Wars </i>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"<br><br>"<i>Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy </i>shows just how much pre-planning went into the original iconic trilogy."-- "The Week Magazine online"<br><br>"Every Star Wars fan should get this Star Wars Storyboards book."-- "Gizmodo"<br><br>"Nerd out over how Star Wars might have been."-- "Wired"<br><br>"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"<br><br>"The book contains fantastic insight into how the films' stories and characters were conceived..."-- "Esquire.com"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>J. W. Rinzler</b>, executive editor at Lucasfilm Ltd., is the author of the <i>New York Times</i> bestsell-ers <i>The Making of Star Wars</i> and <i>The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith</i>. He lives in Petaluma, California. <b>Joe Johnston</b> served as a storyboard and concept artist on the original <i>Star Wars</i> trilogy. He has since directed <i>The Rocketeer</i>, <i>Jumanji</i>, and <i>Captain America: The First Avenger</i>. He lives in Los Angeles. <b>Nilo Rodis-Jamero</b> served as the assistant art director of visual effects for <i>The Empire Strikes Back </i>and as costume designer for <i>Return of the Jedi</i>.<br>
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