Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive is a reference book. Written by Kelly Knox, Clayton Sandell, and S.T. Bende, with cover art by Ise Ananphada. The book is an homage to the final original trilogy film Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. The book will be published by Insight Editions on April 23, 2024.
==Publisher's summary==
===Synopsis===
Celebrate Return of the Jedi with this deluxe volume that presents incredible photography and concept art, complemented by anecdotes about the film's production. Drawing connections from the film to contemporary Star Wars storytelling, this book also offers a fresh perspective on its indelible influence. Featuring a wealth of inserts such as booklets and foldout pages, this book is a fascinating tribute to the epic conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy.
===Book Description===
Return of the Jedi didn't just conclude the original Star Wars trilogy—its themes, structure, and emotional core paved the way for some of the most compelling elements of modern Star Wars storytelling. Filled with photography and concept art, this book celebrates all things Return of the Jedi, while also examining its ties to modern Star Wars stories such as The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, The Clone Wars, and beyond. Covering essential aspects of Return of the Jedi, this book further examines the film's legacy by showcasing the movie's merchandise, novels, comics, and spinoffs.
REDISCOVER THE THRILLS OF RETURN OF THE JEDI: This deluxe coffee table book presents the story of Return of the Jedi in a fun and exciting format, with plenty of facts about the production of the film. From the enduring eccentricities of Jabba the Hutt's palace, to the climactic showdown between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, this book explores fan-favorite moments from the beloved movie.
A BOUNTY OF SPECIAL ITEMS AND INTERACTIVE FEATURES: Gatefolds, booklets, and other interactive features add a new level of insight to this celebration of the iconic film.
CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF AN EPIC CONCLUSION: Going beyond the production of Return of the Jedi, this book explores forty years of merchandise, books, comics, and spinoffs, including Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, Ewoks: The Battle for Endor, and the animated Ewoks television show.
AN IDEAL GIFT FOR ALL FANS: Return of the Jedi has timeless appeal among movie-goers and aficionados, making this book the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your life.
COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: This book joins Insight Editions' library of exciting Star Wars titles, including Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees.
===Key Selling Points===
40th ANNIVERSARY: 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, and Lucasfilm will promote this book across its social channels, which have over 40 million total followers.
PROVEN FORMAT: This book joins Insight Editions' line of bestselling books that combine comprehensive information with collectible ephemera. Previous successes include Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore: Movie Magic (over 10k units sold), Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History (over 13k units sold), and Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi (over 38k units sold)
ICONIC FRANCHISE: Star Wars has been a global phenomenon since the release of the first film in 1977. The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker each surpassed $1 billion at the box office, while The Force Awakens grossed over $2 billion. Additionally, the Disney+ series The Mandalorian is one of the most-watched streaming series in the US.
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*; April 23, 2024; Insight Editions; US hardcover
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