The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Written and directed by Rian Johnson (Looper, The Brothers Bloom, Brick) and production designed by Rick Heinrichs (Fargo, The Big Lebowski, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Captain America: The First Avenger), Star Wars: The Last Jedi, like every chapter before it, owes its visual language and fully imagined cinematic landscape to an incomparable art department: the Lucasfilm "visualists." The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi explores their vision and illuminates their creative process in stunning detail. Featuring concept art, costume sketches, and storyboards, this book takes fans on a deep dive into the development of the fantastic worlds, characters, and creatures--both old and new--of The Last Jedi. Exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and with the Lucasfilm visualists provides a running commentary on this unforgettable art, and reveals the inspirations behind moviemaking magic at its finest.
"Explores [the Lucasfilm art department's] vision and illuminates [its] creative process ... Featuring concept art, costume sketches, and storyboards, this book takes fans on a deep dive into the development of the fantastic worlds, characters, and creatures--both old and new--of The Last Jedi. Exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and with the Lucasfilm visualists [provide] a running commentary on this ... art, and [reveal] the inspirations behind [their process]"--Amazon.com.
"...a comprehensive guide to all the concept art that went into the making of the film."--Inverse
"The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is much more than a bunch of pretty pictures. Buried in Phil Szostak's 256-page book are some fascinating insights into the production of the film...we highly recommend you flip through yourself..."--Gizmodo
"For those looking to dive further into the making of the latest movie, The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, shares the creative processes used by the filmmakers..."--Parade
"Phil Szostak's book... boasts a collection of never before seen concept art gems."--Comic Book Resources
"Szostak has worked with the Star Wars art departments for nearly a decade. He explores the filmmakers' visions and illuminates their creative process."--IGN
"This stunning Art of Star Wars book is a must-have for movie lovers."--Fandom
"While they're rarely celebrated, conceptual artists play an integral role in creating the look of a film... The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi gives these talented men and women their proper due by showcasing their valuable contributions."--Unbound Worlds
"Star Wars began in a visual medium and this book--featuring concept art and costume sketches, storyboards, and blueprints--will show you why."--John DeNardo "Kirkus Reviews "