About this item
Ten years after the release of "Return of the Jedi, " the Topps Company reintroduced the "Star Wars "universe to collectors with a series of trading cards. Illustrated by the biggest names in science fiction, fantasy, and comics including Kyle Baker, Moebius, Jon J Muth, William Stout, and Walter Simonson George Lucas s galaxy is reinterpreted in each artist s style, portraying favorite characters, re-creating classic moments, and even inventing new scenes the illustrators always wanted to see. These trading-card images became instant fan favorites and the benchmark for visual reinterpretations of "Star Wars "to come. For the first time, this collection showcases the complete New Visions series; rare promotional images; an introduction and commentary by Gary Gerani; and an afterword by Drew Struzan, and cover art by Joseph Smith.
About the Author
Gary Gerani is a screenwriter, author, noted film and TV historian, and children's product developer. He is best known for his contribution as co-writer of the Stan Winston-directed horror classic "Pumpkinhead," and his groundbreaking 1977 nonfiction book "Fantastic Television." Over the years he's created various comic books and a record number of trading card sets, working for the famous Topps Company. His graphic novels include "Dinosaurs Attack!" (inspired by his own Topps cards) and "Bram Stoker's Death Ship," an untold story of the Dracula legend. He also has his own publishing unit, Fantastic Press, in partnership with the popular comic book company IDW.
