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Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop is a 2006 reference book that examines selected models used in the six Star Wars films. It is available both as a standard hardcover and as a Limited Edition. The standard book contains over 300 images and several multi-page gatefolds.
Contents
Contents Regular Edition
- Preface by George Lucas
- Foreword by Rick McCallum
- Main contents
- Chapter I: Starships
- Chapter II: Vehicles
- Chapter III: Creatures, Droids & Sculpts
- Chapter IV: Environments
- Snapshots Across the Galaxy (small pictures of people mentioned in the book)
- Glossary
- Visual Index
- Afterword by Phil Tippett
Limited Edition
In addition to the regular book, the Limited Edition includes the following:
Limited Edition cover
- 4 perforated postcard sheets
- 5 additional gatefolds, plus "The Family Tree" gatefold
- 7 hand-painted reproductions of the Death Star surface panels molded by Lorne Peterson
- 8-page booklet with guide to Limited Edition model pieces
- 12-page booklet of classic models describing "white" model process
- 16-page booklet with historical details about the model shop
- 32-page From Putty to Pixels book
- Accordion foldouts of ship cutouts
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Clamshell box featuring recreation of the Millennium Falcon's rear quarter
Limited Edition contents
- Cubbyholes inside for storing three-dimensional models included with book
- DVD of Star Wars documentaries and behind-the-scenes imagery by Van Ling
- Recreated "lost" version of Luke Skywalker's landspeeder, including removable figures of Luke, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, along with a reflective stand for floating effect
