Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie (Hardcover)

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Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams

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 including 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. --Slipcase insert. 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 including 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. In Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie readers will find the most definitive collection of the artist s Star Wars work ever assembled including hundreds of never-before-seen illustrations. Rare unpublished interviews as well as recollections from McQuarrie s colleagues and friends complement and contextualize the art. Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie is a comprehensive tribute to cinema s most beloved and influential concept artist. Also Available: Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie 2020 Poster Calendar