The Moviemaking Magic of Star Wars: Ships & Battles

By Landry Q. Walker

Book Overview

A gift-ready interactive journey into the cinematic engineering of Star Wars ships and battles.

Designed with interactive elements like flaps, foldouts, and mini booklets, this volume invites readers to engage with concept sketches, molds, digital renderings, and behind-the-scenes photography.

It's not just a book--it's a tactile experience that brings the moviemaking process to life, making it ideal for readers who love to explore the details of cinematic craftsmanship.

Step behind the curtain of the Star Wars universe with The Moviemaking Magic of Star Wars: Ships & Battles, a visually immersive and hands-on exploration of how the saga's most iconic vehicles were brought to life. From the Millennium Falcon to the Death Star, this book reveals the creative and technical wizardry behind the ships that shaped galactic warfare across generations of storytelling.

Author Landry Walker guides readers through legendary battles such as Endor and Hoth, showcasing how vehicles like X-Wings, TIE Fighters, and AT-ATs were imagined, constructed, and deployed in unforgettable scenes. The book also includes the ships featured in The Rise of Skywalker, bridging classic and contemporary Star Wars eras.

Whether you're a lifelong Star Wars fan or introducing a younger reader to the magic of moviemaking, this book is a perfect gift for fans of all ages. Its blend of educational insight and playful design makes it a standout addition to any Star Wars collection, sparking curiosity and appreciation for the artistry behind the galaxy far, far away.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419736337
• ISBN13: 9781419736339
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.3" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7