From the page to screen, this beautiful volume unveils the origins of the world's greatest space epic - starring young Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi, the plucky droid R2-D2, the ever-efficient C-3PO, and all of their daring and exotic allies as they face the growing threat ignited by political intrigue and the decay of the Galactic Republic.
As a bonus, this special volume is lavishly illustrated with pages of original line-art storyboards pulled form the legendary Lucasfilm archives. These sequential drawings whisk you through the wondrous events of the movie itself, transporting you behind the scenes and revealing a vital part of the creative process - one in which filmmaker George Lucas choreographs every shot of the action from the opening titles to the final roll of the credits.
Whether you're a serious collector or a new Star Wars fan, this book allows you to experience the wonder of Episode I firsthand.