About the Book Ralph McQuarrie is the most iconic artist in the history of Star Wars. He worked hand-in-hand with George Lucas to help establish the sagas visual aesthetic, its inimitable look and feel. Beyond designing Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2-D2, McQuarrie produced hundreds of pieces of Star Wars artwork, including conceptual paintings, costume designs, storyboards, and matte paintings, as well as posters, book covers, and album covers--even Lucasfilms annual holiday cards--all rescanned and rephotographed for this book.--Slipcase insert. Book Synopsis Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie is a comprehensive tribute to cinemas most beloved and influential concept artist--presented in this two-hardcover-volume, slipcased gift set. Ralph McQuarrie is the most iconic artist in the history of Star Wars . He worked hand in hand with George Lucas to help establish the sagas visual aesthetic, its inimitable look and feel. Beyond designing Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2-D2, McQuarrie produced hundreds of pieces of Star Wars artwork, including conceptual paintings, costume designs, storyboards, and matte paintings, as well as posters, book covers, and album covers--even Lucasfilms annual holiday cards--all rescanned and rephotographed for this book. Compiled by Brandon Alinger, Wade Lageose, and Emmy Award-winning writer David Mandel, Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie shares the most definitive collection of the artists Star Wars work ever assembled, including hundreds of never-before-seen illustrations. Rare unpublished interviews, as well as recollections from McQuarries colleagues and friends, complement and contextualize the art. The galaxy far, far away will seem a lot closer once you have this collection on your coffee table. -- Variety Review Quotes The galaxy far, far away will seem a lot closer once you have this collection on your coffee table.-- Variety magazine About the Author Brandon Alinger is the chief operations officer of the Los Angeles branch of Prop Store and the author of Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy . Wade Lageose is a graphic designer/artist who specializes in the entertainment field. David Mandel is an Emmy- and Writers Guild Award-winning writer for Saturday Night Live (1992-95), Seinfeld , and Curb Your Enthusiasm , and the executive producer and showrunner of HBOs Veep .