Man, there’s been a lot of Star Wars info to talk about lately, but let’s not forget where it all began. The book Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy will be available on May 13, and it’s got the complete set of storyboards from the original films including never-before-seen concept art, storyboards for deleted scenes, and what looks like the most frightening Darth Vader I’ve ever seen.
Here’s what you can expect out of the full book, courtesy of its Amazon product description:
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.
(via Wired, image Abrams Books via YouTube)
- Disney Chairman Bob Iger took a selfie with Chewbacca form the Episode VII set
- Some famous musicians including Weird Al and Ben Folds audition for the Cantina band
- And The Human Tim rocks some Star Wars music
Published: May 6, 2014 04:44 pm