The texture of the materials and exquisite details of the designs are shown clearly with many close up photos. The amazing variety of costumes were designed by Trisha Biggar, the costume designer for Star Wars prequel trilogy. The focus of this book is on the costumes for Star Wars Episode I, II and III. The paper stock is low gloss and of high quality. This is a hardcover book with a dust jacket. in at least one case, having custom fabrics woven). This is a fascinating book for Star Wars fans, and for anyone interested in seeing how movie costumes are developed (i.e. There are pictures of the costumes used in the original three movies as well which show how fashion design might have changed over the time between the movies. In many cases for the more important costumes the original concept drawings are given along with a description of how they changed over time to become what we saw on the screen. The printing, the photographs are excellent. This is a large format, coffee table type book. In addition there are several short articles or commentaries by George Lucas (writer, director), Rick McCallum (producer), Natalie Portman (Princess Amidala), Samuel L. In this beautiful book she details the work that went into the design of the many costumes used by all of the actors shown in the three movies. Trish Biggar was the costume designer of the 'Star Wars' Prequel Trilogy.

An additional limited-edition run of this book will be released with lavish gatefolds, fabric swatches, and a cast replica of a Wookiee belt-buckle, sure to be the ultimate Star Wars collectible. Accompanied by an exhibition at the The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) Museum & Galleries at FIDM in Los Angeles, this unique visual treat is a must-have for any Star Wars fan. Jackson, provide commentary on their experiences during principal photography, while writer-director George Lucas and producer Rick McCallum contribute their thoughts on this exploration of Star Wars costume design.

Actors, including Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Every costume is brilliantly displayed in intimate detail, from preproduction sketches to the final creations. In this exquisite volume, the intricate and beautiful fashions that have appeared in all six Star Wars films are on display-from military gear to royal gowns and the iconic garbs of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader. While the Star Wars saga is famous for its elaborate sets and for revolutionary visual effects, it also features some of the most unique and ornate costumes in modern film.

Dressing a Galaxy by Trisha Biggar