The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic: (Volume One)

The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is a companion book to Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One) that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the new era of Star Wars storytelling. It features exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by the Lucasfilm art department. The book explores the origins of the fan-favorite new characters, Lightsaber and weapon designs, environments, and models of Starlight Beacon, the shining symbol of hope in the Republic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Abrams

This official companion to Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One) offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at an ambitious new era of Star Wars storytelling. The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic takes fans behind the scenes of Phase I of Lucasfilm Publishing's massive crossover story. Collecting the very best concept art of the new characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of The High Republic—designed jointly by the Lucasfilm Visualists and a team of legendary comic book and Star Wars artists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church, among many others—and presented alongside development materials and interviews with High Republic architects Claudia Gray (Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark), Justina Ireland (Star Wars: The High Republic: A Test of Courage), Daniel José Older (Star Wars: The High Republic: Race to Crashpoint Tower), Cavan Scott (Marvel Comics' The High Republic), and Charles Soule (Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi), The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is an essential guide to the creation, design, and realization of a new era of Star Wars storytelling.

The High Republic Phase I: Light of the Jedi finds the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic at the height of their respective powers, but following the events of "The Great Disaster," the Jedi, led by Jedi Knights Avar Kriss, Loden Greatstorm, Keeve Trennis, and Stellan Gios and joined by a diverse group of Padawans and Jedi Masters, are confronted by the looming threat of the Nihil—a marauding group of Outer Rim anarchists who stand opposed to all the Galactic Republic represents.

In The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic, readers will discover the rich tapestry of characters, cultures, and technologies that shape the High Republic era, from the mysterious Jedi Temple on Yavin IV to the sprawling cities of Coruscant and the remote outposts of the Outer Rim. They will explore the origins of the Jedi Order, the rise of the Nihil, and the conflicts that threaten to tear the galaxy apart, as well as the heroic journey of the Jedi and their allies as they work to restore peace and stability to the galaxy.

The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is a stunning visual feast that showcases the incredible talent and creativity of the Lucasfilm art department. From the intricate designs of the Jedi and their lightsabers to the breathtaking landscapes and alien creatures that populate the High Republic universe, every page is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artists who brought this new era of Star Wars to life.

Whether you are a seasoned Star Wars fan or a newcomer to the galaxy, The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is an essential addition to your collection. It provides a deeper understanding of the world-building and storytelling that have made Star Wars one of the most beloved and iconic franchises in history, and it will inspire you to explore the vast and exciting universe of the High Republic in your own way.

Weight: 1492g
Dimension: 294 x 277 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419756559