The Art of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

The Art of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace features conceptual illustrations, sequential art, and fully-executed paintings. This volume in the "Art of" series delves into the Lucasfilm archives, detailing Episode I's use of traditional and high-tech media and exploring the creative impulse behind all of the designs. Inside you'll find key action sequences, including the Podraces on Tatooine and the ground and space battles; interviews and photos of the artists at work; paintings that capture the exotic environments of Naboo, Tatooine, and Coruscant; the visual evolution of the battle droids, the Trade Federation ships, and characters as Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, and Jar Jar Binks; as well as a showcase of poster art for Episode I

Contents

 * Introduction
 * The Trade Federation
 * The Planet of Naboo
 * Naboo: Otoh Gunga
 * Naboo: The City of Theed
 * Tatooine: The Desert Planet
 * Coruscant: The City Planet
 * From Sketch to Screen
 * Concept Design Team
 * Acknowledgments
 * From Movie to Marketing

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