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The Art of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

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The Art of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope includes hundreds of sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, blueprints, production paintings, and costume designs that illustrate the original screenplay.

Originally published as The Art of Star Wars in November 1979, the book was reissued in October 1994 with the expanded title, with an update on January 14, 1997 to include material from the Special Edition. It includes a majority of artwork from Ralph McQuarrie, from the initial storyboards to the international theatrical posters. It includes early sketches and designs for the main characters of the film and offers an insight into what the galaxy might have looked like. The book also includes a version of the movie script.

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Title
The Art of Star Wars Episode IV:
A New Hope
Cover artist
Ralph McQuarrie
Illustrator
Ralph McQuarrie, various
Editor
Carol Titelman
Publisher
Del Rey
Released
November 1979 (Original)
October 1994 (Reissued)
January 1997 (Special Edition)
Pages
192
Dimensions
12.0 × 9.1 × 0.5 inches
Weight
1.8 pounds
Isbn
0-345-39202-7

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