Description: From the moment Star Wars: Episode I hit movie screens, a thrilling new chapter in the cinematic saga transported moviegoers to the furthest regions of the imagination. But the creative process began long before the movie release, as a team of amazingly talented artists gave form to George Lucas's extraordinary vision.

This lavish volume features more than six hundred examples of the art created for The Phantom Menace -- each a masterpiece in its own right -- detailing Episode I's revolutionary use of traditional and high-tech media. Inside the reader will find:
-- Magnificent paintings that capture the exotic environments, including Naboo, Tatooine, and Coruscant
-- Key action sequences, including the Podraces on Tatooine and riveting ground and space battles
-- Fascinating insights and photos revealing the secrets of the artists
-- The earliest conceptual drawings, tracing the evolution of Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin Skywalker, and Queen Amidala
-- Exciting poster art, created expressly for the Episode I theatrical release

Here is an unparalleled visual chronicle of how the stunning look of the blockbuster movie came to life.

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