The Star Wars Portfolio was published by Ballantine Books in December 1977. It showcases the concept artwork created by Ralph McQuarrie for the original Star Wars film. The book has an introduction, and the story behind each piece of artwork displayed in the book is provided by Carol Wikarska, who was the Director of Publications of the Star Wars franchise.
Publisher's summary
These are the astonishing paintings that helped bring Star Wars to the big screen!
The mind-boggling imagination and graphic brilliance of artist Ralph McQuarrie captures all the excitement, energy and power of the film that has already thrilled millions—and is destined to be the movie phenomenon of all time.
See:
- Luke Skywalker on the arid wastes of Tatooine!
- The hated Darth Vader wielding the deadly lightsaber!
- The fierce Tusken Raiders on desert patrol!
- The Rebel Alliance hideout on the fourth moon of Yavin!
- The shoot-up at the space wanderers' cantina!
- Luke preparing the leap to life across the Death Star chasm!
- Chewbacca, Luke, Ben, C-3PO, R2-D2, and Han Solo board the Millennium Falcon!
—and much, much more!
"May the Force be with you…"
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| Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
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| Books
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Legends full adaptations:
Novel · The Star Wars Storybook · Book-and-record (1979) · Classic Star Wars book-and-tape
Classic Star Wars (Bullseye Book) · Classic Star Wars (Flap Book) · Mighty Chronicles
Shimmer Book · A Storybook (1997) · A New Hope Read-Along · Golden Book
Junior novelization · Verily, A New Hope (Non-canonical)
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Legends partial adaptations:
Luke's Fate · Heroes in Hiding · Darth Vader's Mission · R2-D2's Mission · Journey to Mos Eisley
Journal: Captive to Evil · Journal: Hero for Hire · Journal: The Fight for Justice · R2-D2 and Friends
The Life of Luke Skywalker · Death Star Battles · Join the Rebels · A Droid's Tale
Choose Your Own Star Wars Adventure (Non-canonical)
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Canon full adaptations:
Read-Along Storybook and CD · Little Golden Book (audiobook) · The Film Novel (French)
The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy (audiobook) · Big Golden Book · Junior novelization (Updated)
The Rise of a Hero · A New Hope (French) · Disney Die-Cut Classic · My Adventures in · Collector's Classic · Epic Adventures (Canceled)
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Canon partial adaptations:
Escape from Darth Vader · Death Star Battle · Trapped in the Death Star! · Trouble on Tatooine (audiobook) · From a Certain Point of View
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| Comics
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| Original adaptation: Marvel Comics: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Other Legends adaptations:
Contemporary Motivators · Droids: 6, 7, 8 · The Special Edition: 1, 2, 3, 4, TPB · Manga: 1, 2, 3, 4
PhotoComic · Infinities: 1, 2, 3, 4, TPB (Non-canonical)
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| Canon adaptations: Cinestory Comic · Graphic Novel Adaptation
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| Video games
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| 1987 video game · 1991 video game · Super Star Wars (Official Game Secrets) · Heroes Path
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| Behind the scenes, guides, and reference books
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The Making of (TV) · Sketchbook · Blueprints · Album · Portfolio · The Art of · The Making of the Movie (1980)
Galaxy Guide 1 (Second Edition) · Illustrated Screenplay · The Making of (Rinzler's 2007) · Official Celebration Special · Cinematic Classics
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| Other material and merchandise
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| Toy line · Soundtrack · Official Poster Monthly · Radio drama (Script book) · Activity Book
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An Annotated Guide to The Star Wars Portfolio by Ralph McQuarrie on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete)
