Dressing a Galaxy : The Costumes of Star Wars by Trisha Biggar (2005, Hardcover)

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PublisherInsight Editions
ISBN-100810965674
ISBN-139780810965676
eBay Product ID (ePID)45691607

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Book TitleDressing a Galaxy : the Costumes of Star Wars
Number of Pages228 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFilm / General, Fashion & Accessories, Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Performing Arts
AuthorTrisha Biggar
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight65.1 Oz
Item Length13.1 in
Item Width9.6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-006312
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromEighth Grade
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal791.43/75
SynopsisThe full visual panoply of Star Wars regalia is on display - everything from military gear to royal robes to Jedi and Sith costumes are shown from pre-production sketches to artist's renderings to the final filmed version. Actors, including Natalie Portman and Samuel L., While the "Star Wars" saga is famous for its elaborate sets and for revolutionary visual effects, it also features some of the most unique and ornate costumes in modern film. In this exquisite volume, the intricate and beautiful fashions that have appeared in all six "Star Wars" films are on display-from military gear to royal gowns and the iconic garbs of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader. Every costume is brilliantly displayed in intimate detail, from preproduction sketches to the final creations. Actors, including Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson, provide commentary on their experiences during principal photography, while writer-director George Lucas and producer Rick McCallum contribute their thoughts on this exploration of "Star Wars" costume design. Accompanied by an exhibition at the The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) Museum & Galleries at FIDM in Los Angeles, this unique visual treat is a must-have for any "Star Wars" fan. An additional limited-edition run of this book will be released with lavish gatefolds, fabric swatches, and a cast replica of a Wookiee belt-buckle, sure to be the ultimate "Star Wars" collectible., In this exquisite volume, the intricate and beautiful fashions that have appeared in all six "Star Wars(" films are on display--from military gear to royal gowns and the iconic garbs of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader.
LC Classification NumberPN1995.9.S695B54

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  • buy it. You won't regret it. You know who you are.

    wanted this book for over 10 years. Worth every penny

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  • Fantastic nerd book

    Perfect book for a Star Wars nerds

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  • Fantastic!

    For those interested in a detailed presentation of costumes from Episodes I-III, this is the only book.

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