- "This was the beginning of the most powerful, fantastic, mind-boggling sights ever put on film!"
- ―Abstract
The Star Wars Sketchbook is a Legends reference book written and illustrated by Joe Johnston with an introduction by Carol Wikarska. It details sketches used by model makers during the production of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. The book was first published in September 1977 by Ballantine Books, and it was followed by The Empire Strikes Back Sketchbook in 1980.
Publisher's summary
Shows how the incredible equipment was developed. Here, in their early stages are:
THE DEATH STAR • THE MILLENNIUM FALCON
THE LIFE POD • THE TIE FIGHTER • THE SANDCRAWLER • THE X-WING FIGHTER
THE REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER • THE Y-WING FIGHTER
THE IMPERIAL STAR DESTROYER
"MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU…"
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9780345273802; September 1977; Ballantine Books; US paperback[2]
Appearances
| Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
| Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
Characters
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Organisms
Droid models
Events
Locations
Organizations and titles
Sentient species
Vehicles and vessels
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Weapons and technology
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Miscellanea
Sources
- The Jedi Master's Quizbook
- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
- Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, Updated and Expanded Edition
History in Objects: The Art of Star Wars on Lucasfilm's official website (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑
The Star Wars sketchbook /by Joe Johnston. on the U.S. Copyright Office Public Records System (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Star Wars Sketchbook, First Edition