The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, a companion art book for the motion picture Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, was brought to shelves by Abrams Books coinciding with the film's release on December 16, 2016. Its length spans 256 pages.
This volume serves as a visual record, detailing the Lucasfilm art department's creative process in birthing new worlds, memorable characters, and freshly conceived droids, vehicles, and weaponry for the inaugural installment of the Star Wars Anthology series—Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Mirroring the format and style found in Abrams' The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this book provides readers with unparalleled access to a vast collection of concept art, including paintings, sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, and designs for characters, costumes, and vehicles. The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is intended to be the definitive resource showcasing the artistry and imagination underpinning the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga, promising enjoyment for both Star Wars enthusiasts and film aficionados for many years.
Under the direction of Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Monsters), with production design led by Doug Chiang and Neil Lamont, Rogue One recounts the story of a Rebel group entrusted with a perilous endeavor: to secure the Death Star plans before their use in enforcing the Emperor's dominion. The ensemble cast features talents such as Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, Ben Mendelsohn, Jiang Wen, and Donnie Yen.
- ISBN 9781419722257 ; December 16 , 2016 ; Abrams Books ; US hardcover [1]