Industrial Light & Magic Presents (Hardcover)

Rob Bredow

ISBN 10: 1419737538 / ISBN 13: 9781419737534

Published by Abrams, New York, 2019

About this Item

Hardcover. Industrial Light & Magic Presents: Making Solo: A Star Wars Story is an eyewitness account of the film's production from visual effects supervisor and coproducer Rob Bredow. The book gives readers an intimate glimpse into the journey that Solo took from pre-production, production, and post-production, fully documenting how this film came to the big screen.Making Solo gives a chronological overview of how this multiple-Academy-Award-winning visual effects company created new worlds, aliens, droids, and vehicles for a galaxy far, far away, including insights into how the train heist on Vandor, L3-37, the Kessel Run, and the reimagined Millennium Falcon were brought to life. A must-have for Star Wars fans, this authorized, all-access book will be an indispensable work for all movie fans and devotees of popular culture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Industrial Light & Magic Presents (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Abrams, New York
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1419737538
• ISBN 13: 9781419737534
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An unprecedented behind-the-scenes journey through the making of a Star Wars legend.

Go beyond the screen and into the heart of filmmaking with Industrial Light & Magic Presents: Making Solo: A Star Wars Story. This visually rich chronicle offers an eyewitness account of the production process from visual effects supervisor and co-producer Rob Bredow, capturing the creative evolution of one of the galaxy’s most iconic characters. From concept art to final visual effects, this book documents the full arc of Solo’s cinematic journey.

Readers are invited into the world of pre-production planning, on-set photography, and post-production wizardry that brought Solo: A Star Wars Story to life. Discover how ILM’s award-winning team reimagined the Millennium Falcon, choreographed the daring train heist on Vandor, and gave personality to new characters like L3-37. With exclusive insights and stunning visuals, this book reveals the technical and artistic mastery behind every frame.

Featuring commentary from key creatives and a foreword by director Ron Howard, the book offers a rare glimpse into the collaborative spirit that drives blockbuster filmmaking. It’s not just a tribute to the Star Wars universe—it’s a celebration of the people and processes that make movie magic possible.

Whether you're a Star Wars devotee, a film production enthusiast, or a collector of cinematic art, this book is an essential addition to your library. It’s a testament to the enduring legacy of Industrial Light & Magic and the storytelling power of visual effects.

About the Author

Rob Bredow is the SVP, executive creative director, and head of Industrial Light & Magic, the company’s overall creative strategy and global operations. Ron Howard is the cofounder of Imagine Films and a director, producer, and actor who has won two Academy Awards, four Emmys, a Grammy, and two Golden Globes.