The Star Wars Poster Book
The Star Wars Poster Book by Stephen Sansweet, published by Chronicle Books on September 29, 2005, features 288 pages of vibrant imagery and insights into the iconic Star Wars franchise. This edition compiles 350 remarkable movie posters, showcasing a range of artistic styles from surreal to realistic, and includes both classic and lesser-known designs. The book presents a unique perspective on the evolution of Star Wars marketing, beginning with one of the earliest posters that featured only text announcing the film’s arrival.
Readers will discover a wealth of information, including behind-the-scenes stories from artists and designers, as well as a scarcity guide for over 2,000 posters and a bootleg identification guide. The text, contributed by Stephen Sansweet and poster collector Peter Vilmur, enhances the visual experience by providing context and history surrounding these captivating artworks. This book serves as a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of performing arts and film, illuminating a significant aspect of Star Wars history through its diverse poster collection.
Official synopsis Publisher
One of the very first Star Wars posters had no images at alljust enormous block letters that announced, “Coming to Your Galaxy This Summer: Star Wars.” The rest is history. Now, 28 years later, the 350 most amazing Star Wars movie posters are collected for the first time. This compilation spans the surreal to ultra realistic, the campy to darkly serious: Darth Vader’s head exploding in a shower of camera parts; Anakin Skywalker casting an ominous Sith shadow; C-3PO and R2-D2 selling Star Wars shoes; Luke and Vader in mortal battle aboard the Death Star. Classic posters are joined with text by the world’s foremost Star Wars collector, Stephen Sansweet, and poster collector Peter Vilmur, behind-the-scenes stories from artists and designers, a scarcity guide to over 2,000 posters, and a bootleg identification guide. Exploding with color, The Star Wars Poster Book illuminates an unexplored corner of Star Wars history.
2005 by Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
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