STAR WARS ARCHIVES EPISODES I-VI 1977-2005 (TASCHEN PO) (HB)

Created with the full cooperation of Lucasfilm, this books dives into the archives for illustrations of script pages, production documents, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, stills, and posters from the six Star Wars films written and produced by George Lucas and brought to life with his special effects company Industrial Light & Magic. It begins with Anakin Skywalker being trained as a Jedi, finding love with the Queen of Naboo, Padme Amidala, and ultimately turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man. It follows his journey through a galaxy far, far away, meeting extraordinary characters like the mysterious hermit Obi-Wan Kenobi, space pirates Han Solo and Chewbacca, loyal droids C-3PO and R2-D2, bold Princess Leia and the horrific Darth Vader, servant of the dark, malevolent Emperor.