Note: I consider this review to be a bonus review because the book is not part of the official reading list of Star Wars books that Andrew and I are working our way through. However, it is an excellent addition to the Star Wars canon, plus it is really a visual treat to enjoy as you go through it.
5/5 Rancors - The Art of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a coffee table book that looks excellent and is packed with renderings from the theatrical release and Season I of the TV series. The book also includes a quick peek at Season II. The emphasis is on concept art and you can get a real feel for the development of characters and places. My suggestion would be to take your time going through the book. Study the pictures and absorb the artwork.
Each picture in the book has a caption explaining specifically what you are looking at and what the artist’s name is. Many of the pictures also come with much longer explanations giving excellent background information, e.g., a particularly interesting write-up on the influence of Ralph McQuarrie. We hear from Director Dave Filoni a good deal as he explains the initial concepts of The Clone Wars and takes us through some of the changes that took place as the project came to fruition.
If you are a fan of The Clone Wars and enjoy the visual presentation, then this book is for you.
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