( Read my review for volume 1 here. )

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art by Taschen is a giant 2 volume art book set that both catalogs and curates the massive collection of art pieces displayed at the namesake museum in LA, founded by filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson.

While the first volume of this expansive 2 book set showcases art work that documents human history & society, children’s stories, murals, photography as well as movie props and concept art work from Star Wars, the 2nd book shifts its focus to themes like fairy tales, folklore and mythology, as well as coverage on legendary American artists like Norman Rockwell and Frank Frazetta.

The scope and coverage of the art work pertaining to the aforementioned themes is extremely extensive, with a whopping combined page count of over 830 spread across both books. The preview images I’ve included below offer but a very tiny glimpse of the book’s full contents.

From ancient myths to modern blockbusters, stories have long shaped how we understand ourselves and the world around us. This two-volume monograph traces the rich history of visual storytelling across generations, cultures, and artistic disciplines.

At $200, this is a costly purchase, but a price that is well worth the splendid product that Taschen has once again delivered. Very highly recommended.

Also be sure to check out my review for vol 1, where I also cover the more technical aspects of this 2 volume set.

“Lucas Museum of Narrative Art” details :

– Dimensions – 9.57 x 4.09 x 11.97 inches
– Hardcover, 2 Vol set in cardboard slipcase, 832 pages
– Full color

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