From New York Times bestselling author and Lucasfilm Ltd.’s executive editor J. W. Rinzler, Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy is a behind-the-scenes look into the creative vision of the pop culture phenomenon that changed the art and craft of filmmaking

Foreword by Joe Johnston
Introduction by Nilo Rodis-Jamero

For the first time, Lucasfilm has opened its archives to present the complete storyboards for the original Star Wars trilogy—the world-changing A New Hope and its operatic sequels, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi—as well as never-before-published art from early conceptual and deleted scenes.

From the opening chase above Tatooine in A New Hope to the Battle of Endor in Jedi, 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.

“The book contains fantastic insight into how the films’ stories and characters were conceived.” —Esquire.com

“Nerd out over how Star Wars might have been.” —Wired

“Every Star Wars fan should get this Star Wars Storyboards book.” —Gizmodo

Also Available:
Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy

J. W. Rinzler, former executive editor at Lucasfilm Ltd., is the author The Making of Star Wars, The Complete Making of Indiana Jones, and The Star Wars, the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel, adapted from George Lucas’s original rough draft.

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"The book contains fantastic insight into how the films' stories and characters were conceived…"

Esquire.com

"Every Star Wars fan should get this Star Wars Storyboards book."

Gizmodo

"Nerd out over how Star Wars might have been."

Wired

"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

“Star Wars 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

“Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy shows just how much pre-planning went into the original iconic trilogy.”

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