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The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic

(Volume One)
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The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic by Kristin Baver delves into the creative process behind the expansive Star Wars universe during the High Republic era. It showcases a rich collection of concept artworks, illustrations, and creator insights that bring to life this vibrant and adventurous time set centuries before the Skywalker saga. This book is an essential visual exploration for fans who wish to immerse themselves in the artistic journey that has shaped this exciting new chapter of the Star Wars narrative.
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If you're a fan of the Star Wars universe and appreciate the artistry behind its creation, you might enjoy this exploration of the visual and conceptual elements crafted for The High Republic era. With stunning artwork and insightful commentary, it offers an immersive look into the creative process behind this exciting new chapter in the Star Wars saga, making it a treasure for both fans and art enthusiasts alike.

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The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic takes fans behind the scenes of Phase I of Lucasfilm Publishing's massive crossover story. The book collects the very best concept art of the new characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of The High Republic. These designs are crafted jointly by the Lucasfilm Visualists and a team of legendary comic book and Star Wars artists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church, among many others.

Presented alongside development materials and interviews with High Republic architects—Claudia Gray (Star Wars The High Republic: Into the Dark), Justina Ireland (Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage), Daniel José Older (Star Wars The High Republic: Race to Crashpoint Tower), Cavan Scott (Marvel Comics's The High Republic), and Charles Soule (Star Wars The High Republic: Light of the Jedi)—The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is an essential guide to the creation, design, and realisation of a new era of Star Wars storytelling.

The High Republic Phase I: Light of the Jedi finds the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic at the height of their respective powers. However, following the events of "The Great Disaster," the Jedi, led by Jedi Knights Avar Kriss, Loden Greatstorm, Keeve Trennis, and Stellan Gios, alongside a diverse group of Padawans and Jedi Masters, are confronted by the looming threat of the Nihil. This marauding group of Outer Rim anarchists stands opposed to all the Galactic Republic represents.

In The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic, readers will discover the origins of the fan-favourite new characters taking on this threat, as well as exciting new Lightsaber and weapon designs, beautifully rendered environments, and detailed models of Starlight Beacon—the shining symbol of hope in the Republic.

The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is the only book to explore all facets of the design and artistic direction of a story that spans comic books, novels, and young adult books. It takes Star Wars fans of all ages on a deep dive into the development of the New York Times bestselling series.

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The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic by Kristin Baver delves into the visual world behind the popular Star Wars series, celebrated for its stunning concept art and vibrant illustrations. Reviewers appreciate the book's deep dive into the creative process, with particular praise for its detailed sketches and development stories of the characters and environments. The book has been described as a must-have for Star Wars enthusiasts who are interested in the behind-the-scenes artistic journey.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419756559

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 300 color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Kathleen Kennedy

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 264.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Kristin Baver is associate editor of StarWars.com, host of This Week! in Star Wars, and author of Skywalker: A Family at War. She lives in San Francisco, California. Kathleen Kennedy, president, Lucasfilm. Recipient of the Academy’s prestigious 2018 Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, the Producers Guild of America Milestone Award, and an eight-time Academy Award®-nominee, Kathleen Kennedy is one of the most successful and respected producers and executives in the film industry today. As president of Lucasfilm, she oversees the company’s three divisions: Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound. Kennedy was the producer of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Kennedy is currently executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning series The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and also serves as a producer on all of Lucasfilm’s live-action titles in production, including Indiana Jones, Willow, Andor, Ahsoka, and more. Kennedy has produced or executive produced more than 70 feature films, which have collectively garnered 120 Academy Award nominations and 25 wins. Among her credits: Jurassic Park, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, The Sixth Sense, the Back to the Future trilogy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Gremlins, The Goonies, Poltergeist, Lincoln, War Horse, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Schindler’s List, The Color Purple, and The Adventures of Tintin.

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