Sculpting a Galaxy Inside the Star Wars Model Shop

THE LIMITED EDITION SCULPTING A GALAXY is restricted to 2,500 numbered copies and will be comprised of the hardcover book encased in a special multi-layered folding box along with several models. From the producers of the acclaimed DRESSING A GALAXY: THE COSTUMES OF STAR WARS comes an inside look at the secrets behind the saga's artful models and sculptures. Lorne Peterson, model and sculpture designer for the entire Star Wars saga, takes us on a journey through the intricate process of crafting and sculpting the models from sketch to screen, and the artistry behind the dazzling results. SCULPTING A GALAXY: INSIDE THE STAR WARS MODEL SHOP features more than 300 full-color photographs and illustrations from the Lucasfilm archives, models from all six films, interviews, images, and text with concept sculptors, an overview of the ILM (Industrial Light & Magic) model shop from 1976 through today, and numerous gatefolds of the most-loved models. ILM virtually redefined visual effects and blazed a trail into the digital realm. Follow Peterson behind the camera and into the rarely seen workshops with this amazing exploration of movie magic. SCULPTING A GALAXY: INSIDE THE STAR WARS MODEL SHOP offers the first in-depth look at these amazing models, as well as a penetrating behind-the-scenes view of their creation, punctuated by Lorne Peterson's exuberance and dedication to craft.

Lorne Peterson is one of the founding members of Industrial Light & Magic; he was hired by George Lucas to create the models for Star Wars. In 1978, Peterson was invited by Lucas to oversee the entire production of models for The Empire Strikes Back. His signature is evident on nearly every model used in the original trilogy. Peterson’s work is showcased in the entire Star Wars saga, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the Ewok movies, Jurassic Park, Men in Black, Galaxy Quest, and Van Helsing. He was honored with an Academy Award® and a BAFTA Award for the special effects work in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
George Lucas is the creator of the phenomenally successful Star Wars saga and Indiana Jones series. He has been writing and directing for more than twenty-five years.