The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic: Volume I is a companion book belonging to both the Star Wars: The High Republic series and the Art of Star Wars collection. It was penned by Kristin Baver and brought to publication by Abrams Books. Inside, you'll find exclusive concept artwork from The High Republic, alongside fresh conversations with the core creators behind this expansive project: Claudia Gray, Cavan Scott, Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, and Daniel José Older. The book's illustrations are the work of artists like Iain McCaig, Ario Anindito, and Harvey Tolibao. Its official release date was November 8, 2022.
This official companion, showcasing exclusive concept art, character and costume designs, and vehicle and creature sketches from the Lucasfilm art department, provides fans with an in-depth, behind-the-scenes perspective on the ambitious new era of Star Wars storytelling presented in Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One).
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic immerses enthusiasts in the making of Phase I of Lucasfilm Publishing's extensive crossover narrative. It gathers the finest concept visuals of the fresh characters, locales, spacecraft, and beings of The High Republic, collaboratively crafted by Lucasfilm Visualists and renowned comic and Star Wars artists – including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church, among many others. These visuals are accompanied by developmental insights and interviews with the masterminds behind the High Republic: Claudia Gray (Star Wars The High Republic: Into the Dark), Justina Ireland (Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage), Daniel José Older (Star Wars The High Republic: Race to Crashpoint Tower), Cavan Scott (of Marvel Comics's The High Republic), and Charles Soule (Star Wars The High Republic: Light of the Jedi)._ The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic serves as a vital resource for understanding the genesis, design, and execution of this novel period in Star Wars storytelling.
During The High Republic Phase I: Light of the Jedi, the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic stand at the pinnacle of their strength. However, following "The Great Disaster," the Jedi – spearheaded by Jedi Knights Avar Kriss, Loden Greatstorm, Keeve Trennis, and Stellan Gios, and supported by a diverse array of Padawans and Jedi Masters – face the emerging menace of the Nihil. This group of Outer Rim anarchists opposes everything the Galactic Republic stands for. In The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic_, readers will uncover the backstories of the beloved new characters who confront this threat, along with exciting new Lightsaber and weapon designs, beautifully depicted landscapes, and intricate models of Starlight Beacon – the radiant symbol of hope within the Republic._
The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is unique in its exploration of all aspects of the design and artistic direction of a story told across comic books, novels, and young adult literature. It offers Star Wars fans of all ages an in-depth examination of the development of this New York Times bestselling series.
- ISBN 9781419756559; November 8, 2022; Abrams Books; US hardcover [3]