{"product_id":"doug-chiang-the-cinematic-legacy-volume-i-the-star-wars-legacy-volume-ii-9781419777752","title":"Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Volume I) \u0026 the Star Wars Legacy (Volume II)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA two-volume, 800-page, deluxe slipcased celebration of Academy Award-winning artist and designer Doug Chiang, LucasFilm's senior vice president and executive design director\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of the most influential figures in crafting the visual language of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, Doug Chiang first joined forces with Lucasfilm for \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The Phantom Menace\u003c\/i\u003e and has supervised or contributed to the visuals for \u003ci\u003eAttack of the Clones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Force Awakens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGalaxy's Edge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRogue One: A Star Wars Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Jedi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSolo: A Star Wars Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Rise of Skywalker\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Disney+ \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e television series \u003ci\u003eThe Mandalorian\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChiang's impact on \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, documented in full in the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e volume of this monumental monograph, cannot be overstated. From the Naboo N-1 Starfighter to the iconic podracers and innumerable ships, droids, and creatures in between, no one person has had a greater hand in guiding the look and feel of Star Wars since Ralph McQuarrie. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe companion volume in this set, \u003ci\u003eThe Cinematic Legacy, \u003c\/i\u003eis dedicated to Chiang's work prior to his arrival at Lucasfilm and showcases his early work, from student films and commercial work to working at Industrial Light \u0026amp; Magic and creating designs for\u003ci\u003e Back to the Future Part II\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlien 3\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eT2: Judgment Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDeath Becomes Her\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpawn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Mask\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJumanji\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChiang also spent time at Image Movers Digital, where he pushed the boundaries of visual effects with contributions to \u003ci\u003eThe Polar Express\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWar of the Worlds.\u003c\/i\u003e Chiang's incredible imagination also expands into his personal work with Robota, a passion project of massive scale whose wide array of creatures, droids, ships, and far-off planets serve as the culmination of his influences and interests. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a career spanning five decades, Chiang has closely collaborated with legendary directors including George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, James Cameron, and the Wachowskis, all of which are celebrated in this deluxe two-volume package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexandre Poncet,Gilles Penso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 800\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 21.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 15.76h x 17.18w x 4.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419777752\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGilles Pensoand Alexandre Poncet\u003c\/b\u003e codirected several documentaries, including \u003ci\u003eRay Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan\u003c\/i\u003e (2011), \u003ci\u003eThe Frankenstein Complex\u003c\/i\u003e (2015), \u003ci\u003ePhil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e (2019), and \u003ci\u003eWalking with Animators\u003c\/i\u003e (2026). Together, they have also written \u003ci\u003eMad Dreams and Monsters: The Art of Phil Tippett and Tippett Studio\u003c\/i\u003e (2022). Gilles Penso has directed other documentaries and written other books in English and his native French. Alexandre Poncet has composed and art-directed several film scores, and he is the editor in chief of the French magazine \u003ci\u003eMadMovies Classic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Chiang\u003c\/b\u003e, the Academy Award-winning artist, author, and production designer, began his career as a stop motion animator on the TV series \u003ci\u003ePee Wee's Playhouse\u003c\/i\u003e. After attending UCLA Film School, he worked as a commercial TV Director for Rhythm and Hues before becoming Creative Director for George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic in 1991. Chiang has earned numerous awards including an Academy Award, two British Academy Awards, two Clio Awards, a Theo Award, a VES Award, a Webby, the Genie Visionary Award, and an Art Directors Guild Award. He has also received two nominations for best production design and an Emmy nomination for \u003ci\u003eThe Mandalorian\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an author he has written several books including \u003ci\u003eRobota\u003c\/i\u003e, an acclaimed illustrated novel that he created and co-wrote with Nebula and Hugo-winning author Orson Scott Card. His latest book \u003ci\u003eMechanika\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 2008, is in its second edition. Chiang's artwork has been exhibited worldwide, including at the Brooklyn Museum, Chicago's Field Museum, and the Kyoto and Tokyo National museums. In 2025, Abrams Books published \u003ci\u003eDoug Chiang: the Cinematic Legacy and the Star Wars Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e, an 800-page, two-volume book of Chiang's artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1995, George Lucas selected Chiang to serve as Design Director for the Lucasfilm art department for the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e prequel films. Chiang left Lucasfilm in 2002 to form IceBlink Studios, his 35-person design studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, Chiang partnered with the Walt Disney Company and Robert Zemeckis to form ImageMovers Digital, a new digital film studio built around IceBlink Studios. As Executive Vice President, Chiang grew the company to a core staff of more than 550 employees and oversaw its daily operations until 2011. Additionally, he served as Robert Zemeckis' Production Designer for ten years on films such as \u003ci\u003eThe Polar Express\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e, and Disney's \u003ci\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChiang returned to Lucasfilm in 2013 and currently serves as Lucasfilm's Senior Vice President and Executive Design Director. 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