Post by Jedimom/Cor-Al Gelkar on Mar 11, 2005 3:55:35 GMT -5
A couple of new books from LFL and Abrams will generate some interest to the costume and prop makers out there.
John Knoll Star Wars 365 Days
“This deluxe entry in Abrams’ 365 Days series takes the reader through the Lucasfilm archives of all six Star Wars films and includes breathtaking 360-degree panoramic shots of sets and models, as well as film stills, concept art, and memorabilia. This deluxe edition offers the most comprehensive collection of images related to the Star Wars films including sets, costumes, concept art, props, and film stills” The book has 1000 pix and includes a CD-ROM containing Quicktime movies of the set panoramas. John Knoll is the visual effects supervisor on the prequels. Price is $40.
Trisha Biggar Dressing the Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars
“This book presents the elaborate and beautiful costumes that decorate the sets of the six Star Wars films. In it you’ll find everything from pre-production sketches to screen renderings of costumes from each movie, with commentary by designers and actors every step of the way. The full visual panoply of Star Wars regalia is on display; everything from military gear to royal robes to Jedi and Sith costumes are shown from pre-production sketches to artist’s renderings to the final filmed version…stunning photographs present the costumes in more intimate detail than any publication has expressed before.”
Biggar was the costume designer for the prequels. Price is $50
John Knoll Star Wars 365 Days
“This deluxe entry in Abrams’ 365 Days series takes the reader through the Lucasfilm archives of all six Star Wars films and includes breathtaking 360-degree panoramic shots of sets and models, as well as film stills, concept art, and memorabilia. This deluxe edition offers the most comprehensive collection of images related to the Star Wars films including sets, costumes, concept art, props, and film stills” The book has 1000 pix and includes a CD-ROM containing Quicktime movies of the set panoramas. John Knoll is the visual effects supervisor on the prequels. Price is $40.
Trisha Biggar Dressing the Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars
“This book presents the elaborate and beautiful costumes that decorate the sets of the six Star Wars films. In it you’ll find everything from pre-production sketches to screen renderings of costumes from each movie, with commentary by designers and actors every step of the way. The full visual panoply of Star Wars regalia is on display; everything from military gear to royal robes to Jedi and Sith costumes are shown from pre-production sketches to artist’s renderings to the final filmed version…stunning photographs present the costumes in more intimate detail than any publication has expressed before.”
Biggar was the costume designer for the prequels. Price is $50
