Ralph McQuarrie is the most iconic artist in the history of "Star Wars." He worked hand-in-hand with George Lucas to help establish the saga s visual aesthetic, its inimitable look and feel. Beyond designing Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2-D2, McQuarrie produced hundreds of pieces of "Star Wars" artwork, including conceptual paintings, costume designs, storyboards, and matte paintings, as well as posters, book covers, and album covers even Lucasfilm s annual holiday cards all rescanned and rephotographed for this book. In "Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie," readers will find the most definitive collection of the artist s "Star Wars" work ever assembled, including hundreds of never-before-seen illustrations. Rare unpublished interviews, as well as recollections from McQuarrie s colleagues and friends, complement and contextualize the art. "Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie" is a comprehensive tribute to cinema s most beloved and influential concept artist."