The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

By Josh Kushins

The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story offers an unprecedented, comprehensive journey through the stunning conceptualization of the film that bridged the gap between the Prequel and Original Trilogies.

This official chronicle documents the complete artistic evolution of Rogue One, from initial vision to screen reality. Witness hundreds of pages of intricate concept paintings, detailed costume sketches, location designs, and key frame illustrations that brought the ultimate high-stakes mission--stealing the Death Star plans--to life.

Step behind the scenes with the talented design team as they navigate creating a visual identity that is both familiar and strikingly new. The book explores the creation of iconic modern characters like Jyn Erso and the fan-favorite droid K-2SO, alongside the return of classic Imperial hardware and the introduction of specialized units like the intimidating Death Troopers and the Shore Troopers.

Discover how Lucasfilm and the production design team meticulously blended the gritty, grounded atmosphere of a war movie with the timeless, worn-down sci-fi sensibility of the 1977 original, establishing a definitive aesthetic for all future standalone stories.

Featuring exclusive interviews with the artists and filmmakers, this volume provides critical context and illuminates the creative decisions made under intense secrecy. It's an indispensable, visually breathtaking archive for any serious Star Wars fan, offering a unique window into the genesis of the Rebellion's most pivotal moment and the creation of its most compelling heroes and villains.

Directed by Gareth Edwards, with production design by Doug Chiang and Neil Lamont, Rogue One chronicles the adventures of a Rebel cell tasked with a desperate mission: to steal the plans for the Death Star before it can be used to enforce the Emperor's rule. The all-star cast includes Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, Ben Mendelsohn, Jiang Wen, and Donnie Yen.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419722255
• ISBN13: 9781419722257
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Abrams Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 10.6" x 11.7"