# Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy - Hardcover

by **J. W. Rinzler** (Editor), **Iain McCaig** (Introduction by)

In 1997, as George Lucas worked to complete early drafts for _Star Wars:_ Episode I _The Phantom Menace_, he enlisted the talents of some of the greatest storyboard artists of the modern era to illustrate conceptual storyboards that would inform the development of the final shooting script, as well as the finished film. Working from Lucas's ideas for scenes and sequences, these artists produced beautiful drawings that helped lay the foundations for the worlds, characters, and shots of the _Star Wars_ Prequel Trilogy. Together, these conceptual storyboards show early takes on favorite scenes; alternate, unused approaches to character designs and environments; and entirely different approaches to key moments. Like wordless comic books, they have an energy and rhythm all their own that is fascinating to explore.  
Now, for the first time, Lucasfilm has opened its archives to present the best of the conceptual storyboards for Episodes I, II, and III. _Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy_ collects the best storyboards from all three films together in one striking volume. Throughout this book, readers will find insight into how these conceptual storyboards helped to contribute both to the creation of the Prequel Trilogy and the expansion of the _Star Wars_ universe.

Praise for Stars Wars Storyboards:

"We had no idea the _Star Wars_ prequels could have been this good Overall, the book gave us a new appreciation for what could have been . . . Plus it's exceptionally gorgeous, and you should check it out." --i09  

### Author Biography

**J. W. Rinzler**, executive editor at Lucasfilm Ltd., is the author of the _New York Times_ bestsellers _The Making of Star Wars_ and _The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith_, as well as the _London Times_ bestseller _The Complete Making of Indiana Jones_. **Iain McCaig** is a Chesley nominated illustrator and conceptual designer whose film credits include _Terminator 2_, _Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire_, _John Carter of Mars_, and _The Avengers_. He is best known for his _Star Wars_ designs for Queen Amidala and Darth Maul.

**Number of Pages:** 352

**Dimensions:** 1.2 x 12 x 9.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 14, 2013

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