{"product_id":"the-art-of-star-wars-the-last-jedi-the-official-behind-the-scenes-companion-9781419727054","title":"The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi: The Official Behind-The-Scenes Companion","description":"\u003cb\u003ePhil Szostak, the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens\u003c\/i\u003e, takes fans behind the scenes of the blockbuster sequel with this incredible visual archive of the creative process.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Rian Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written and directed by Rian Johnson and production designed by Rick Heinrichs, \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The Last Jedi\u003c\/i\u003e, like every chapter before it, owes its visual language and fully imagined cinematic landscape to an incomparable art department: the Lucasfilm \"visualists.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi\u003c\/i\u003e explores their vision and illuminates their creative process in stunning detail. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Last Jedi\u003c\/i\u003e. Exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and with the Lucasfilm visualists provide a running commentary on this unforgettable art and reveal the inspirations behind moviemaking magic at its finest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"While they're rarely celebrated, conceptual artists play an integral role in creating the look of a film . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi\u003c\/i\u003e gives these talented men and women their proper due by showcasing their valuable contributions.\" --Unbound Worlds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucasfilm creative art manager \u003cb\u003ePhil Szostak \u003c\/b\u003ehas worked in conjunction with \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003eart departments since 2008. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Szostak ran the JAK Films Art Department at Skywalker Ranch for more than three years before joining the narrative design team on LucasArts' \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: 1313\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens \u003c\/i\u003e(Abrams, 2015), \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi \u003c\/i\u003e(Abrams, 2017), \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker \u003c\/i\u003e(Abrams, 2020), and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season One) \u003c\/i\u003e(Abrams, 2020). He lives in San Francisco.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50334765252882,"sku":"9781419727054","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_46f2f4dd-ae64-4282-8a80-def37d2c51b9.jpg?v=1727894343","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-star-wars-the-last-jedi-the-official-behind-the-scenes-companion-9781419727054","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}