Star Wars Archives: Episodes I-III 1999-2005 HC (2023 Taschen) 40th Anniversary Edition comic books 2023

1st printing. From the moment Star Wars burst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybrid Darth Vader. In 1999, creator George Lucas began the story of how Anakin Skywalker grew up to train as a Jedi under Obi-Wan Kenobi, found love with the Queen of Naboo, Padmé Amidala, before turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man. Made with the full cooperation of George Lucas and Lucasfilm, this second volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy- EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE, EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES, and EPISODE III REVENGE OF THE SITH - and features exclusive interviews with Lucas and his collaborators. The book is profusely illustrated with script pages, production documents, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, stills, and posters. Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 512 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.