Star Wars - A Galaxy of Collectibles : Movie Props, Original Art, Rarities, Classic Toys

The foundation of popular culture was shaken to its core in 1977 when George Lucas released one of the most important films in modern American history: Star Wars: A New Hope.

A hardcover, richly illustrated joyride Star Wars: A Galaxy of Collectibles, frames four decades of intergalactic adventures with rare collectibles, astonishing collections and classic Star Wars images. Showcasing fabulous movie props, original art, prototypes, movie posters, rarities, classic toys, and exclusive interviews with artists who created some of the most iconic scenes from the original movie trilogy, Star Wars: A Galaxy of Collectibles pulls back the curtain to reveal a stunning behind-the-scenes view of the world's favorite space opera. A treasure trove of seldom-seen wonders fill this galactic celebration, including: Princess Leia's Slave Girl outfit worn as a prisoner of Jabba the HuttDarth Vader's helmet and costumeA working model of The Death Star from Star Wars: Return of the JediChewbacca's headpiece used in the original trilogyAn R2-D2 droid that sold for $2.76 millionA concept art movie poster by Tom JungExclusive photos of the largest Star Wars toy ever producedAn interview with designer James L.

Schoppe, who created the blaster used by Han Solo in Return of the JediRare move postersA Foreword by John Jackson Miller, The New York Times best-selling science fiction author Filled with visual delights and insight, Star Wars: A Galaxy of Collectibles brings home dramatically an adventure that takes place "in a galaxy far, far away."