{"product_id":"doug-chiang-the-cinematic-legacy-volume-i-the-star-wars-legacy-volume-ii-9781419777752","title":"Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Volume I) \u0026 the Star Wars Legacy (Volume II)","description":"\u003cb\u003eA two-volume, 800-page, deluxe slipcased celebration of Academy Award-winning artist and designer Doug Chiang, LucasFilm's senior vice president and executive design director\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One of the most influential figures in crafting the visual language of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, Doug Chiang first joined forces with Lucasfilm for \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The Phantom Menace\u003c\/i\u003e and has supervised or contributed to the visuals for \u003ci\u003eAttack of the Clones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Force Awakens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGalaxy's Edge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRogue One: A Star Wars Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Jedi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSolo: A Star Wars Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Rise of Skywalker\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Disney+ \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e television series \u003ci\u003eThe Mandalorian\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chiang's impact on \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, documented in full in the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e volume of this monumental monograph, cannot be overstated. From the Naboo N-1 Starfighter to the iconic podracers and innumerable ships, droids, and creatures in between, no one person has had a greater hand in guiding the look and feel of Star Wars since Ralph McQuarrie. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The companion volume in this set, \u003ci\u003eThe Cinematic Legacy, \u003c\/i\u003eis dedicated to Chiang's work prior to his arrival at Lucasfilm and showcases his early work, from student films and commercial work to working at Industrial Light \u0026amp; Magic and creating designs for\u003ci\u003e Back to the Future Part II\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlien 3\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eT2: Judgment Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDeath Becomes Her\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpawn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Mask\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJumanji\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chiang also spent time at Image Movers Digital, where he pushed the boundaries of visual effects with contributions to \u003ci\u003eThe Polar Express\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWar of the Worlds.\u003c\/i\u003e Chiang's incredible imagination also expands into his personal work with Robota, a passion project of massive scale whose wide array of creatures, droids, ships, and far-off planets serve as the culmination of his influences and interests. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chiang's five-decade career has featured close collaborations with legendary directors including George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, James Cameron, and the Wachowskis, all of which are celebrated in this deluxe two-volume package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGilles Penso\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand Alexandre Poncet\u003c\/b\u003e codirected several documentaries, including \u003ci\u003eRay Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan\u003c\/i\u003e (2011), \u003ci\u003eThe Frankenstein Complex\u003c\/i\u003e (2015), \u003ci\u003ePhil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e (2019), and \u003ci\u003eWalking with Animators\u003c\/i\u003e (2026). Together, they have also written \u003ci\u003eMad Dreams and Monsters: The Art of Phil Tippett and Tippett Studio\u003c\/i\u003e (2022). Gilles Penso has directed other documentaries and written other books in English and his native French. Alexandre Poncet has composed and art-directed several film scores, and he is the editor in chief of the French magazine \u003ci\u003eMadMovies Classic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749447434514,"sku":"9781419777752","price":207.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_06d0aa6b-40f7-4535-a765-2740d4e1edef.jpg?v=1764085981","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/doug-chiang-the-cinematic-legacy-volume-i-the-star-wars-legacy-volume-ii-9781419777752","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}