Gareth Edwards’ Rogue One (2016) is my favorite Star Wars film of all times, and so by extension the 2 seasons of Andor, whose story-line is a direct prequel won over my approval easily as well.

This thick and heavy tome of an art book ( running close to 300 pages ) covers extensively the stunning visdev and concept art work created for both S1 and S2 of Andor, covering in exquisite detail character, costume, vehicle/ship, set designs and more. Really, there’s not much lyrical I can wax that can better the preview images I’ve included below in this post, so scroll on down and be amazed.

Publisher synopsis –

The official behind-the-scenes companion to the Emmy, WGA, SAG, Golden Globe, and BAFTA–Award nominated Disney+ series. New York Times bestseller!

The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series) gives readers an exclusive inside look at the production art, visual development, concept art, creature designs and FX, graphics, props, and more that went into creating the Tony Gilroy helmed Disney+ series.

Through extensive interviews with Gilroy, star Diego Luna, and the talented Lucasfilm visualists, author Phil Szostak documents every step of Andor’s production from discussions following the initial release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story up through post-production on the final episodes of season two.

With deep dives into the locations that defined the series, including Kenari, Ferrix, Aldhani, Narkina 5, Mina-Rau, Ghorman, and Yavin 4, among many others, this essential volume celebrates the legacy of all twenty-four critically acclaimed episodes and the hurdles the filmmakers, cast, and crew had to overcome to bring their vision to life.

Every facet and detail of the Rebellion and Empire’s inner workings and the day-to-day existence within the world of Star Wars that Andor lovingly depicted are explored in great detail along with reflections on the series overall and its espionage roots and political relevance. The lived-in, battered costumes, ships, and locales that are so crucial to the DNA of Star Wars are on full display in this volume alongside the elegant formalism of the Galactic Senate and Coruscant.

Every piece of concept art―from ISB uniforms to Ferrix workwear to sleek speeders to the sterile prison cells of Narkina 5―has a tactility that leaps off the page. Cassian Andor’s journey from thief to spy to rebel to martyr, and the stories of his allies, uneasy partnerships, Imperial schemes, and galactic revolution took audiences on an emotionally resonant adventure and The Art of Star Wars: Andor spotlights the exceptional work that made it all possible.

I thoroughly enjoyed both seasons of Andor, in particular S2 which for me is the best production I’ve yet seen come out on Disney+. This art book is a most splendid showcase of the brilliant concept art behind both seasons and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

I also recommend checking out equally excellent ‘The Art Of Rogue One‘ art book, which is a direct feature film sequel to Andor.

“The Art of Star Wars : Andor Book” details :

– Dimensions – 11.3 x 1.02 x 10.35 inches
– Hardcover, 288 pages
– Full color

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