{
  "id": 15799099,
  "title": "Can’t make it to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art for the 'Star Wars' display? This is the companion book set you’re looking for!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/cant-make-it-to-the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-art-for-the-star-wars",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-books/cant-make-it-to-the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-art-for-the-star-wars-display-this-is-the-companion-book-set-youre-looking-for"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taschen, a renowned purveyor of high-quality art and design books, has joined forces with George Lucas and his recently established Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. The result is a magnificent two-volume catalog that showcases the museum's stunning collection, spanning 832 pages and weighing nearly 14 pounds, priced at $200. This hefty set, housed in a sturdy slipcase, is a treasure trove of narrative art, including paintings, murals, photographs, sculptures, posters, comic strips, illustrations, costumes, and magazine covers. The collection, curated by Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, offers an unparalleled look at the world of narrative art.\n\nDeveloped in collaboration with George Lucas and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, this extensive catalog brings together an extraordinary selection of narrative art. While it would be highly recommended to visit the museum in person, this collection serves as an excellent alternative for those unable to make the trip. The two volumes, Volume I and II, delve deep into the museum's vast array of storytelling art, featuring works by renowned artists such as Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, Frank Frazetta, Jack Kirby, and Ralph McQuarrie.\n\nThe Lucas Museum of Narrative Art catalog is more than just a companion to the museum's exhibits. It is a captivating adventure in its own right, showcasing a diverse range of storytelling expression through beautiful works from various artists. The collection is a testament to Lucas and Hobson's extensive collecting efforts, representing decades of passion for narrative art. From the preface, written by Lucas himself, titled \"The Art of Story,\" where he shares his love for art, myth, anthropology, illustrators, and cinema, to the foreword by Guillermo del Toro praising the importance of the museum and the accompanying volumes, the catalog is a beautifully crafted tribute to the power of visual storytelling.",
  "summary": "Prepare for a lightspeed tour of Lucas's lifetime collection ofpaintings, posters, comics, concept art, and illustrations",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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