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Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy

Edited by J. W. Rinzler; introduction by Iain McCaig

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Summary

This archive collection shows the storyboards for the three Star Wars prequels. More than 1,200 images include planned sequences, discarded ideas and alternate versions. Commentary from the artists explains the development of scenes and their work with George Lucas before filming. J. W. Rinzler edits the volume and Iain McCaig supplies the introduction. The checked Abrams hardcover was published in 2013.

  • SourceStar Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy — source record · Description and What You’ll Find Inside: 1,200 boards, revisions before filming, artist commentary on Lucas collaboration; metadata/byline.

Why read it Our view

Study storyboards as a way to test and share a complex sequence before committing to production. Alternate and deleted scenes help a creative founder compare possible versions with the final direction.

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  • George LucasProduction-history subject
    The publisher explicitly describes artists working with Lucas on these films. This is a process collection, not an attribution of all drawings to Lucas.
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