EPISODE VIII: FIGHTER INFERNO!

He may have gotten Leia Organa's permission to 'blow something up', but Poe Dameron's rush to the fighter bay of the Raddus sees him too late to save the rest of his squadron, and the remains of the fleet's entire fighter protection, from a fiery oblivion. An explosive early-on scene from The Last Jedi, as first rendered in concept from by visual effects talent Kevin Jenkins.

Action and adventure form a vital part of any STAR WARS film, of which The Last Jedi stylishly continues that tradition. Find out more about the genesis of the above sequence, and many other exciting moments set in space and on various worlds, in gorgeous and evocative conceptual art from a cadre of talented visualists, inside the lavish, all-new The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, compiled with enthusiasm by Phil Szostak, our now from ABRAMS.

Get the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/art-star-wars-last-jedi/dp/1419727052/ref=sr_1_6?s=books

Online US preview of the book featuring striking conceptual art examples:
https://parade.com/634510/russellvannozzi/go-behind-the-scenes-of-star-wars-the-last-jedi-with-new-book/

EPISODE VIII: SAND WAR!

They've heavily outnumbered and heavily outgunned, but that won't stop what's left of the Resistance from keeping the spark of rebellion alive against the evil First Order, as this stirring and planet evocative conceptual art piece of the ski speeders from the Battle of Crait defiantly shows, rendered by The Last Jedi's visual effects artist Kevin Jenkins. The film's epic finale battle, as well as the bright lights of the Canto Bight casino and the rain battered islands of Ahch-To, are well showcased within the gorgeously illustrated and highly informative The Art of Star Wars:The Last Jedi book, compiled by Phil Szostak, out now from ABRAMS.

Get it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Star-Wars-Last-Jedi/dp/1419727052/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515500480&sr=1-6&keywords=the+art+of+the+last+jedi

EPISODE VIII: A MISSION THAT MUST SUCCEED!

On their way to attack the newly arrived First Order fleet above D'Qar, the brave heroes of the Resistance bomber squadron, and their fighter support, are brutally attacked by TIE fighters and heavy enemy cannon fire, in this superb poster conceptual art by James Clyne for The Last Jedi, later used as part of a US exclusive limited run art collection for the US Toys 'R' Us chain.

Capturing the essence of STAR WARS legendary space battles as well as visual inspirations from the very real World War II era that George Lucas first transplanted into a galaxy far, far away back in 1977, this all-new conceptual art, featuring other superb pieces by James Clyne (and his distinguished colleagues), can be seen in all their lavish glorious within the newly released The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, a true celebration of dreams and creativity compiled with love, pride and informative awe by Phil Szostak, out now from ABRAMS.

Get it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Star-Wars-Last-Jedi/dp/1419727052/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515500480&sr=1-6&keywords=the+art+of+the+last+jedi

EPISODE VIII: OUT NOW - 'THE ART OF STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI'

As darkness rises to meet the challenge of light within a galaxy far, far away, fans can discover the next phase of the STAR WARS saga's artistic genesis with the newly-released The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, out now in gorgeous hardback, courtesy of those luminous talents at Abrams Books.

From the shorelines of the ancient islands of Ahch-To, to the pursued Resistance forces out in deep space, then on to the wacky races Casino realms of Canto Bight, completed by the red salt world visitation of the remote Crait, home to one of the most spectacular good and evil confrontations ever, this book, written by Phil Szostak, is your lavish personal gateway to how writer/director Rian Johnson and his magnificent ensemble artists brought us such a wondrous and epic new chapter of the franchise, playing in cinemas worldwide as you read this...

Book blurb:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box-office records as one of the highest-grossing films of all time, and its eagerly awaited sequel, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, is sure to do the same. Written and directed by Rian Johnson (Looper, The Brothers Bloom, Brick) and production designed by Rick Heinrichs (Fargo, The Big Lebowski, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Captain America: The First Avenger), this chapter, like every chapter before it, owes its visual language and fully imagined cinematic landscape to an incomparable art department: the Lucasfilm visualists. The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi explores their vision and illuminates their creative process in stunning detail. Featuring concept art and costume sketches, storyboards, and blueprints, fans will take a deep dive into the development of the fantastic worlds, characters, and creatures both old and new of The Last Jedi. Featuring unforgettable art and exclusive interviews with the filmmakers, this visual archive highlights moviemaking magic at its finest.


Get the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Star-Wars-Last-Jedi/dp/1419727052/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1513443102&sr=8-4&keywords=the+art+of+the+last+jedi

'THE LAST JEDI' - UPCOMING BOOKS AND TIE-INS...

Now inheriting Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, a haunted Rey stands alone, in a concept piece revealed in The Art of The Last Jedi, coming later this year.

The lack of new footage and enthused cast and crew for The Last Jedi at the recent San Diego Comic Con may have been a severe disappointment, but DISNEY's overall STAR WARS presence with regards to upcoming books and comic tie-ins was certainly never more abundant nor more scintilating- with some stunning covers showcasing upcoming releases for the rest of the year, for many returning recognized names penning sequel related endeavours and pre-bridging adventures.We're looking forward particularly to the novelisation, the Art of via ABRAMS, and DK's Incredible Cross-sections.

http://www.starwars.com/news/new-star-wars-the-last-jedi-books-and-more-revealed-at-sdcc-2017

Rose joins Rey and Finn to be Heroes of the Galaxy.

Other EPISODE VIII news:

http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-last-jedi-props-and-costumes-on-display-at-sdcc

http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/lots-action-coming-finn-last-jedi/