Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by the Lucasfilm art department, this official companion offers fans a definitive behind-the-scenes look at an ambitious new era of storytelling. It takes readers behind the scenes of Phase I of Lucasfilm Publishing's massive crossover story, showcasing the best concept art of new characters, worlds, ships, and creatures, designed by Lucasfilm Visualists and renowned artists like Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church. Accompanied by development materials and interviews with key architects of the High Republic, this guide is essential for understanding the creation and design of this new era. The High Republic Phase I: Light of the Jedi presents the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic at their peak, facing the threat of the Nihil, a group of anarchists opposing the Republic's values. Readers will discover the origins of new fan-favorite characters, along with exciting Lightsaber and weapon designs, beautifully rendered environments, and detailed models of Starlight Beacon, a symbol of hope in the Republic. This book uniquely explores all aspects of the design and artistic direction of a story that spans comic books, novels, and young adult literature, offering a deep dive into the development of this bestselling series.
