From the moment Star Wars hit the screen in 1977, audiences were both fascinated and horrified by the half-man, half-machine hybrid Darth Vader. In 1999, his creator George Lucas began to tell his backstory: how he grew up as Anakin Skywalker, was trained as a Jedi by Obi-Wan Kenobi, and fell in love with Padmé Amidala, the Queen of Naboo, before turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man.

George Lucas recognized early on the cinematic possibilities of emerging digital technology, which enabled him to bring new creatures and worlds to the screen on a scale never seen before. Lucas filmed the first digital blockbuster and faced fierce resistance when he advocated for the adoption of digital production methods. Today, digital cameras, settings, characters, and projections are standard throughout the industry. Lucas was one of the first to establish digital standards and popularize this modern form of filmmaking.

WHY WE PICKED IT
This second XL-format volume, once again produced in close collaboration with George Lucas and Lucasfilm, covers the creation of the prequel trilogy—Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Included again are an exclusive interview with George Lucas, many rare documents, script pages, production notes, concept designs, storyboards, and a wealth of photos from the films and the set.

DETAILS
• Author: Paul Duncan
• Publisher: Taschen
• Publication Date: November 29, 2025
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9783836598231
• Ships direct from distributor in 3 to 7 business days