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- The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives Nov. 3 as a 256-page hardcover from Abrams Books, written by longtime Lucasfilm collaborator Phil Szostak.
- Phil Szostak gathers previously unseen concept art, early sketches and cast interviews, with the volume tracing the visual development of the film’s characters, locations and vehicles.
- StageCraft uses LED screens to generate digital backdrops for new environments, and the book examines how that technology combines with the Western-inspired aesthetic of the original Star Wars films.
- Doug Chiang contributes a foreword; Lucasfilm’s senior vice president and executive design director has worked on the franchise since the prequel trilogy and helped establish the show’s visual style.
- The Mandalorian and Grogu was released in May as the franchise’s first theatrical outing since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, following three seasons of The Mandalorian on streaming.
- Abrams Books continues its long-running line of behind-the-scenes Star Wars publications, a staple of the franchise’s publishing business; Szostak previously wrote companion books for The Mandalorian’s first two seasons, The Rise of Skywalker and Andor.
Why it matters: For Abrams Books, the Nov. 3 release adds a 256-page title to a Star Wars publishing line described as a staple of franchise publishing, while fans gain access to previously unseen art and production detail. The volume documents the design behind the franchise’s first theatrical outing since 2019.
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