About this item
Who can forget the first time Darth Vader marched onto Princess Leia's ship, in his black cape and mask? Or the white hard-body suit of the stormtroopers? Or Leia's outfit as Jabba's slave? These costumes - like so many that adorned the characters of that galaxy far, far away - have become iconic. For the first time, the Lucasfilm Archives is granting full access to the original costumes of episodes IV, V, and VI, allowing them to be revealed in never-before-seen detail. In over 200 new costume photographs, sketches, and behind-the-scenes photos and notes, based on new interviews, fans will get a fresh perspective on the creation of the clothes and costume props that brought these much-loved characters to life. Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy affords both new and longtime Star Wars fans an intimate look at the unforgettable costumes from this classic series.
About the Author
Brandon Alinger is the chief operations officer of the Los Angeles branch of Prop Store, a company specializing in film props and costumes as memorabilia. Prop Store works with studios and production companies to produce auctions of props and costumes used in the making of films and television shows. Alinger is the co-author of Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, as well as the author of Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy. He began his career in publishing as a research assistant to J.W. Rinzler on The Making of Return of the Jedi. He has been actively researching the production of the Star Wars films for many years and has tracked down and interviewed many of the artists and technicians who helped bring the films to life, as well as uncovering original filming locations in Tunisia, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Most recently, Brandon appeared as a featured guest on Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest, wherein Brandon reunited the Star Wars star with his hero lightsaber prop from Return of the Jedi.
