The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi - by Phil Szostak (Hardcover)

Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Film
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: ABRAMS
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: Direction & Production
Author: Phil Szostak
Language: English

About the Book

"Explores [the Lucasfilm art department's] vision and illuminates [its] creative process ... 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 The Last Jedi. Exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and with the Lucasfilm visualists [provide] a running commentary on this ... art, and [reveal] the inspirations behind [their process]"--Amazon.com.

Book Synopsis

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), Star Wars: The Last Jedi, 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, 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 The Last Jedi. Exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and with the Lucasfilm visualists provides a running commentary on this unforgettable art, and reveals the inspirations behind moviemaking magic at its finest.

Review Quotes

"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 film...we highly recommend you flip through yourself..."-- "Gizmodo"

"...a comprehensive guide to all the concept art that went into the making of the film."-- "Inverse"

"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 Szostak's book... boasts a collection of never before seen concept art gems."-- "Comic Book Resources"

"Star Wars began in a visual medium and this book--featuring concept art and costume sketches, storyboards, and blueprints--will show you why."--John DeNardo "Kirkus Reviews"

"Szostak has worked with the Star Wars art departments for nearly a decade. He explores the filmmakers' visions and illuminates their creative process."-- "IGN"

"This stunning Art of Star Wars book is a must-have for movie lovers."-- "Fandom"

"While they're 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"

About the Author

Phil Szostak has worked in conjunction with Star Wars art departments for eight years at Lucasfilm and is the author of The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Abrams, 2015). A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Szostak worked for Wild Brain Animation on the Disney Channel series Higglytown Heroes, and ran the JAK Films Art Department on Skywalker Ranch for over three years before joining the narrative design team on LucasArts's Star Wars 1313. He resides in San Francisco.