Sculpting a Galaxy

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 amazing artistry behind the dazzling results.

The Limited Edition of Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shop is a must-have for the ultimate Star Wars fan. Inside the handscome clamshell box you`ll find a replica of Luke Skywalker`s landspeeder, along with seven other replica pieces. A DVD of how the Industrial Light and Magic model shop started is included, as are extra gatefolds and the bonus book "From Plastics to Pixels." Each copy of this limited run of only 3,000 is numbered and signed by Lorne Peterson.

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 Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) model shop from 1976 through today... and more!

ILM redefined visual movie effects and blazed a trail into the digital realm. Follow Lorne Peterson behind the cameras and into the rarely seen workshops in this amazing exploration of movie magic. This visual and tactile treasure will be the prize in the collection of any Star Wars fan!