Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader

Comprehensive and revelatory, this book takes an in-depth look at Darth Vader’s role in the Star Wars galaxy, through film, television, novels, comics, video games, and more. No Star Wars character has made a bigger impact on pop culture than Darth Vader.

Since debuting in the original 1977 Star Wars film (later subtitled as "Chapter IV: A New Hope") Darth Vader continues to be one of the most iconic and enduring elements throughout the saga. Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader covers the character’s journey, from his genesis in George Lucas’s first drafts of Star Wars to Anakin Skywalker’s tragic fall to the dark side in the prequel trilogy, and beyond.

Illustrated with a trove of rare imagery, including candid on-set photography, stunning concept art, and collectible inserts, this in-depth examination of the Dark Lord of the Sith also includes new behind-the-scenes interviews with key Star Wars creators and contributors to the character’s legacy.