The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic: Volume I is a reference book in the Star Wars: The High Republic and Art of Star Wars series, written by Kristin Baver and published by Abrams Books. The book features exclusive The High Republic concept art and new interviews with the original architects of the multimedia project—Claudia Gray, Cavan Scott, Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, and Daniel José Older. Illustrators for the book include Iain McCaig, Ario Anindito and Harvey Tolibao.[1] The book was released on November 8, 2022.[3]
Publisher's summary[]
Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by the Lucasfilm art department, this official companion to Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One) offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at an ambitious new era of Star Wars storytelling
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic takes fans behind the scenes of Phase I of Lucasfilm Publishing's massive crossover story. Collecting the very best concept art of the new characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of The High Republic—designed 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—and 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 realization 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, but following the events of "The Great Disaster," the Jedi, led by Jedi Knights Avar Kriss, Loden Greatstorm, Keeve Trennis, and Stellan Gios and joined by a diverse group of Padawans and Jedi Masters, are confronted by the looming threat of the Nihil—a marauding group of Outer Rim anarchists who stand opposed to all the Galactic Republic represents. In The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic, readers will discover the origins of the fan-favorite 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, taking Star Wars fans of all ages on a deep dive into the development of the New York Times bestselling series.[3]
Media[]
Editions[]
- ISBN 9781419756559; November 8, 2022; Abrams Books; US hardcover[3]
Cover gallery[]
Appearances[]
| Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
| Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
Characters
Organisms
Droid models
Events
Locations
Organizations and titles
Sentient species
Vehicles and vessels
Weapons and technology
Miscellanea
Sources[]
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Announced and New Concept Art on Star Wars: The High Republic Show on StarWars.com (backup link)- Star Wars Celebration LIVE! - DAY 1 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- SWCA 2022: 10 Things We Learned From the Star Wars: The High Republic Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: The High Republic For Light and Life Panel | Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- This Week! in Star Wars Star Wars Celebration Anaheim News and Reveals! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 212
- New York Comic Con Reveals, Tony GIlroy Talks Andor, and More on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- The High Republic at New York Comic Con, Phase II Begins Now, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Sav Malagán Returns and More Concept Art on Star Wars: The High Republic Show on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 214
- Bring Home the Galaxy: Vintage Collection Boba Fett Revealed and More! on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "An Indescribably Great Feeling": Author Kristin Baver On Writing The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars Holiday Gift Guide 2022 on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: Best of 2022 on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "The Art of Star Wars" — Star Wars Insider 219
- The Fate of Burryaga Revealed, The High Republic Heads to San Diego Comic-Con, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- What Is Star Wars: The High Republic? on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Return of the Jedi Masters Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann in Temptation of the Force — Cover Reveal on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "Day" (Episode 4) – Episode Guide | The Acolyte on StarWars.com (backup link)
- SDCC 2024: The Acolyte Publishing Program and Other Reveals from the Lucasfilm Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars Black Friday and Cyber Week 2024 Deals on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Announced and New Concept Art on Star Wars: The High Republic Show on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ SWCA 2022: 10 Things We Learned From the Star Wars: The High Republic Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic: (Phase One) on Amazon.com (backup link)
