Star Wars: Frames 1st Edition

by George Lucas (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-1419704703

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After George Lucas finished work on Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, he wanted to look back on the Star Wars saga with an entirely new point of view: isolating stills, or frames, from each of the six Star Wars films, focusing on them intensely as works of photography and design, and reproducing them in a book. For two years Lucas went through more than 150,000 frames per film, editing more than 1 million frames down to the 1,416 images that now comprise Star Wars: Frames, a testament to the hard work, craftsmanship, and dedication evident in every frame of every film. Star Wars: Frames brings together Lucas’s personal shot-by-shot selections into a lavishly designed two-volume hardcover set—one volume for the Original Trilogy and one volume for the Prequel Trilogy. For collectors and fans, Star Wars: Frames is the ultimate look on this grand project devoted to a cinematic phenomenon—and the ultimate Star Wars collector’s tome.

Please note: All the images in Star Wars: Frames are presented as they are seen on screen, with none of the alterations that usually take place when an image is released for publication (digital enhancements, airbrushing, and so on). They will therefore have, occassionally, motion-blur or other anomalies inherent in a 1/24th-of-a-second extraction. Each double-page spread of frames is intended to be viewed from left to right top, then left to right bottom.

Praise for Star Wars: Frames:

“Wonderful.” —Star Wars Insider magazine

“George Lucas and company pored over the Star Wars films to distill the story into its visual essence and packaged the resulting images in the new book, Frames.” —Fast Company’s Co.Create blog

“Stunning.” —Boing Boing

“This edition is solid.” —Gizmodo

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"Cinematography is not about technology. It's about art, it's about taste. In the end it's about understanding your craft."

- GEORGE LUCAS

""FRAMES" is about allowing the reader the time and the space to examine fully that ("cinematography") craft."

- J.W. RINZLER, Executive Editor, LucasFilm
Author of "The Making of Star Wars"

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The set contains:
- A vellum dedication page bound into volume one signed and numbered by George Lucas.
- Six leather-bound volumes (11 inches x 22 inches wide) one for each episode in the "Star Wars" saga, contained in two chambers that correspond to the first and second "Star Wars" trilogies. Each chamber rests on air gliders that extend from the case when light pressure is applied.
- More than 230 film frames per volume correspond to each epic "Star Wars" film: "The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones," "Revenge of the Sith," "A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back," and "Return of the Jedi," totaling 1,416 images. Lucas selected each image from over a million possible film frames in the original reels.
- Two specially crafted embossed medallions (6 3/4" round) that represent the poles of the Force in the Star Wars saga: Jedi Master Yoda and Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Vader.
- A handmade Arts & Crafts maple-wood case (24" long x 13" high x 15" wide) holds both book chambers
This landmark collection of images represents a unique opportunity for collectors and cinephiles to obtain a superbly crafted artifact of the "Star Wars" epics--offering the closest thing to having the actual film reels from "Star Wars." Representative of Lucas' personal reflection on each film, "FRAMES" is an inimitable memoir of his magnum opus.

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Hardcover: 736 pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; 1 edition (October 29, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1419704702
ISBN-13: 978-1419704703
Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 3.5 x 14.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 18.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 60 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #705,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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SB Crumb42

Cinematic snapshots of a faraway galaxy

December 30, 2013

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SW Frames is a massive box of two mighty tomes, so we have to discuss dimensions here for a bit first. Weighs around 8kg/18lb --- the total box is about 3.25 in thick by 12.5 x 14. It deserves the coffee table all by itself, or an entire special shelf or other place that can take the weight.
My copy was shipped to me in Three Boxes -- the old box-in-a-box-in-a-box deal, with the actual item packed tightly into the smallest one : in other words, Amazon *really* cares sometimes.
Also, compared to the outrageous upper-crust-affordable-only prices of the first edition of Frames, this edition's price is a steal. This edition's original SRP is $150, but Amazon and more reasonable booksellers sell this for closer to, or less than, $100.
The outer package snugly contains the 2 volumes (a trilogy in each one). After short intro.s/forwards by J.W. Rinzler (author of all of the modern Making of SW movies books) and fantasy film director Guillermo del Toro, the books proceed with two film frames per page.
As one would expect, the frames range from action scenes to landscapes to creature shots to character moments. Of course, for some fans, there's the inevitable disappointment of a variety of scenes/characters/etc that were omitted; however, you get a wide range of shots.
Also, when it comes to the classic trilogy volume, you are getting images from the 1997 and 2004 Special Editions of those movies.
Despite the limitations, it is a gorgeous piece of work, with a massive set of great visuals from the six main films of the saga. Just be sure to dust off a sizable space for it, and be ready for its cinderblock weight, and you're good.

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Marc

Big. Beautiful. Compelling.

November 30, 2016

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This two-volume set is a well organized visual-only chronicle of the original six Star Wars movies. It you are a fan of the movies, you just gotta get this set on principle if nothing else. ;) But seriously, while I initially had reservations, upon exploring the books first hand, I found a bit of subtle creative "genius," if you will, in showcasing the material in this manner. Huge scenes and depictions. Grand landscapes. intimate moments. Enormous battles. Sure... nostalgia sappiness, but actually a pretty compelling way to explore the movies "again." And with George and company's personal touch no less. Beautiful set worth exploring.

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Derek Cross Photography

Very much worth the money!

May 6, 2018

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Wonderful books. Yes, these books are heavy. Yes, some photos are dark and others have motion-blurred people in them. But the images are fantastic. Mine arrived today (was literally THROWN to the ground by USPS!) but thankfully the triple boxing protected everything. Was a little surprised at the amount of "dust" on the pages. Most of it wiped off, too.

Incredible imagery, capturing the essence of each scene in the movie. Many pivotal images immediately brought back the dialogue and music from that scene, and then my mind would finish it through. A fascinating look at the storytelling of the series, making me feel like I have more insight into what Lucas was going for.

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A few reviewers mentioned they'd pick different frames for publication ...

December 31, 2016

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A few reviewers mentioned they'd pick different frames for publication, I might have done so as well, but I think it's interesting to see what frames someone else would select as it gives you a different perspective on the films.

Also noted is that they are a bit dark, I agree with this. The notes say they were trying to print them without a digital manipulation but the brightness of a printed image is very different than a lit image coming from a screen so they feel darker than what you'd see in the theater or on a TV.

The product was packaged extremely well. It was encased in three tight fitting cardboard boxes to ensure that the corners wouldn't be destroyed when it is delivered.

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D. Montoya

True high-end photography quality books

February 15, 2018

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The book is beautiful and the photography is top notch. I love the sheen and thickness of the paper, but it does make each book quite heavy to hold. So the entirety of the package is even more heavy. But the quality is so spectacular it was a notably fantastic gift. I would recommend it for any hardcore Star Wars fan or even if you enjoy a beautiful coffee table photography book, this is wonderful.

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Everdeen25

Gorgeous imagery

January 7, 2014

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The printing of the frames on the page is stunning. The colors are gorgeous, as vibrant as on the Blu-rays. The paper is a bit shiny, so you'll have to find the right lighting to sit with when you look at the book to avoid glare. But the images are incredible.

It's also interesting as a perspective on what George Lucas selected for inclusion from the frames from his movies. You get a sense of what he thinks is important, either visually or in the story. For example in Episode II, there are a significant number of frames from the clones vs. droids battle on Geonosis, and comparatively fewer from the Naboo scenes with Anakin and Padme.

The books are heavy but very fun to look at!

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Brent Duncan

Love it!

November 5, 2017

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Very, very cool stuff. In the stills you can notice things that you never saw on the screen. George definitely took his time and picked some absolute gems here.

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Amazon Customer

Amazing

February 22, 2019

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Amazing piece of art...my wife loved this as she is a huge star wars fan

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