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The Art of The Empire Strikes Back                                        Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket
Writers: Vic Bulluck & Valerie Hoffman
Editor: Deborah Call

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas. The film series began with Star Wars, released on May 25, 1977. This was followed by two sequels: The Empire Strikes Back, released on May 21, 1980, and Return of the Jedi, released on May 25, 1983. Then more than two decades after the release of the original film, the series continued with a prequel trilogy; consisting of Episode I: The Phantom Menace, released on May 19, 1999; Episode II: Attack of the Clones, released on May 16, 2002; Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, released on May 19, 2005; and  finally the epic saga concluded with Star Wars: The Force Awakens released on December 18, 2015;  Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released on December 18, 2017. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, released on December 18, 2017. And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released on December 20, 2019.

The Art Of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a magnificent, full-color celebration of the amazing artistic and technical accomplishments in the second chapter of the most spectacular space epic of all time. Lavishly illustrated with production sketches, production paintings, costume designs, construction drawings, matte paintings, storyboards, and stills, and complete with biographies of the outstanding artists and technicians who created the film, The Art Of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is an indispensable volume for fans and special-effects buffs alike.

This volume includes:
The complex stop-motion animation technique used for the tauntaun, the beast Luke rode on the frozen planet Hoth.
The design and animation techniques used in the creation of the immense Imperial walkers.
The fascinating development of the swamp planet Dagobah.
The evolution of the character of Yoda.
Enthralling matte paintings that bring Cloud City to life.

Here is a superb edition to commemorate the exciting new chapter in the most dazzling space adventure of all time – The Empire Strikes Back.

First Edition
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication Date: October 1980
Format: FC & BW, 176 pages, HC, 12.2” x 9.2” x 0.7” inches
ISBN-10: 0345293355
ISBN-13: 9780345293350 

Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is in Very Fine condition.  (small tear on bottom of back cover)  Beautiful!  Please See Pictures!!  A must have for any serious Empire Strikes Back and/or Star Wars collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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