{"product_id":"the-art-of-star-wars-the-high-republic-volume-ii-the-official-behind-the-scenes-companion-hardcover","title":"The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic: Volume II: The Official Behind-The-Scenes Companion - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristin Baver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRebecca Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eIain McCaig\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by Lucasfilm Publishing and its partners, this official companion to \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eThe High Republic\u003c\/i\u003e (Phases II and III) offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the continuing adventures within this ambitious era of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003estorytelling\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Volume II)\u003c\/i\u003e takes fans behind the scenes of Phases II and III of Lucasfilm Publishing's massive crossover event. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Collecting the latest concept art of the new characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of The High Republic--designed jointly by the Lucasfilm visualists and a team of legendary comic book and \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003eartists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ario Anindito, among many others--and presented alongside development materials and interviews with The High Republic architects, this is an essential guide to the creation, design, and realization of a new era of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003estorytelling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Volume II) \u003c\/i\u003eis the only book to explore all facets of the design and artistic direction of a story that spans comic books, novels, and young adult books, taking \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003efans of all ages on a deep dive into the development of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin Baver\u003c\/b\u003e is editor-in-chief of StarWars.com, and author of \u003ci\u003eSkywalker: A Family at War\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in San Francisco, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A fan favorite for her portrayal of Lizzy on the hit Netflix series \u003ci\u003eRussian Doll\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eebecca Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e dazzles audiences with her charisma and knack for selecting impactful roles. Henderson's credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Good House\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInventing Anna\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOrange is the New Black\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWestworld\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Disney+ Star Wars series \u003ci\u003eThe Acolyte\u003c\/i\u003e, in which she portrayed the wise Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh. In addition to her work as an actor, Rebecca is a champion of the LGBTQIA+ community and an avid animal lover. A native of Toronto, Rebecca moved to New York for college and holds an MFA from Columbia University. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIain McCaig\u003c\/b\u003e divides his energies between a lifelong love of storytelling and a passionate belief that everyone in the world can learn to draw. As of 2025, McCaig has worked for 45 years in the entertainment industry. Many of his creations have become pop-culture icons, like his cover for Jethro Tull's \u003ci\u003eThe Broadsword\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eand the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e or his \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e designs of Padmé Amidala and Darth Maul. He has created art for games, from Lucasfilm Games' \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Monkey Island\u003c\/i\u003e to Respawn's \u003ci\u003eTitanfall\u003c\/i\u003e, and for many films, among them \u003ci\u003eTerminator 2: Judgment Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInterview with the Vampire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBram Stoker's Dracula\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeter Pan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCharlotte's Web\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuardians of the Galaxy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Avengers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAvengers: Infinity War\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAvengers: Endgame\u003c\/i\u003e, Disney's live-action \u003ci\u003eThe Jungle Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and the ongoing \u003ci\u003eStar Wars \u003c\/i\u003emovies, as well as designs for the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The High Republic\u003c\/i\u003e novels and comics and \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e: Galaxy's Edge themed areas in the Walt Disney resorts. 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