Star Wars Icons: Vader

The definitive story of Darth Vader, from George Lucas's earliest drafts to the saga's most famous fall.Few characters in film have cast a longer shadow. This deluxe volume traces Vader from his genesis in Lucas's first drafts and his arrival on screen in 1977, through Anakin Skywalker's turn to the dark side in the prequel trilogy, and on into television, novels, comics and video games.It is built from rare material: candid on-set photography, concept art and collectible inserts, alongside exclusive new interviews with the Star Wars creatives who have shaped the character over the decades.Essential for any serious Star Wars collection, and the gift for the fan who has always been quietly on Vader's side.A complete history of Darth Vader across film, television, novels, comics and gamesRare on-set photography, concept art and collectible insertsExclusive new interviews with key Star Wars creativesLook out for more from the galaxy, including Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: A Visual Archive and Bookcessories: Star Wars: Tiny Book of Sith, which comes in its own Darth Vader case.