Celebrate Star Wars: The Phantom Menace with this incredible volume that presents behind-the-scenes photography and concept art, complemented by filmmaking anecdotes. Readers are also treated to a fresh perspective on the film’s connections to contemporary Star Wars stories, including fan-favorites such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars: The Mandalorian as well as the sequel trilogy. Filled with more than a dozen special items such as booklets and foldout pages fans will want to add this fun and fascinating tribute to one of the boldest blockbusters ever made to their library.

With Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, George Lucas delivered a revolutionary film. With its sprawling world building, pioneering visual effects, and instantly iconic imagery, the impact of The Phantom Menace on the Star Wars galaxy and the larger cinematic landscape is undeniable. This book pays tribute to George Lucas’ highly influential film, pairing behind-the-scenes photography and concept art with insights about the movie’s production.

Additionally, this archive details how The Phantom Menace built the framework for some of the most compelling aspects of modern Star Wars storytelling, as evidenced by iconic designs that have appeared in The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett. The film boldly reimagined the Star Wars galaxy, providing fertile ground for future stories—its portrait of an ages-old Jedi Order would be expanded upon in The Clone Wars, and its milieu of political intrigue would be further explored in Star Wars: Andor. Looking beyond the storytelling legacy of The Phantom Menace, this book also examines the merchandise, novels, and comics that were inspired by the film.

As a celebration of the enduring appeal and impact of the epic film, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: A Visual Archive is a must-have for any Star Wars library.

REVISIT THE BEGINNING OF THE SKYWALKER SAGA: This deluxe book presents the story of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace—from its creation to its long afterlife—in a fun, accessible format.

A BOUNTY OF SPECIAL ITEMS AND INTERACTIVE FEATURES: Foldout pages, booklets, and recreations of ephemera from the production add a new level of insight to this deluxe volume.

CELEBRATE A REMARKABLE LEGACY: Going beyond the production of The Phantom Menace, this book explores the film’s lasting impact on contemporary Star Wars stories, while also diving into the movie’s merchandise, comics, and spin-offs.

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: Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive.

AN IDEAL GIFT FOR STAR WARS FANS: The Phantom Menace has timeless appeal among many fans, making this the perfect gift for the Star Wars collector in your life.