Featuring conceptual illustrations, sequential art, and brilliant, fully executed paintings, this lavish volume digs deep into the Lucasfilm archives, detailing Episode 1's revolutionary use of traditional and high-tech media. Exploring the creative impulse behind all of the astonishing, masterfully crafted designs, inside you'll find:
- Key action sequences, including the Podraces on Tatooine and the riveting ground and space battles
- Fascinating insights and photos of the artists at work
- Magnificent paintings that capture the exotic environments of Naboo, Tatooine, and Coruscant
- The visual evolution of the battle droids, the Trade Federation ships, and such unforgettable new characters as Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, and Jar Jar Binks
- Exciting new poster art, created expressly for Episode 1
