{"product_id":"the-art-of-star-wars-a-new-hope-the-manga-volume-1-hardcover-by-art-by-hisao-tamaki-with-english-translation-by-michael-gombos","title":"The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope--The Manga Volume 1 Hardcover by Art by Hisao Tamaki with English translation by Michael Gombos.","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eDark Horse Books\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2026-06-16)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e184\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9781506750347\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e1099.98\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e31.14 x 26.16 x 1.91\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first of two hardcover volumes collecting the precisely recreated original art from the 1997 manga adaptation of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: A New Hope\u003c\/i\u003e, with a new translation taken directly from the lettering on the boards.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1977, the world was changed by the release of George Lucas’s seminal science-fantasy epic. Fascinating characters, groundbreaking special effects, and breathtaking action affected audiences in ways that movies never had before and seldom have since.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwenty years later, renowned manga creator Hisao Tamaki adapted the films in his own singular style that allowed legions of Star Wars fans to enjoy their favorite story in an exciting new way. Now, Dark Horse has unearthed and meticulously reassembled Tamaki-sensei’s original art boards to chronicle and showcase the creation of a unique artifact of popular culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars: A New Hope—The Manga, Volume 1\u003c\/i\u003e collects the first half of the adaptation in high-resolution reproductions of the original, unaltered art. The work is accompanied by an all-new translation of the authentic Japanese lettering, which itself was inspired by the alternate language dub that has been enjoyed by Japanese-speaking audiences for generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn extensive sketchbook section is included and, for the first time in English, the story is presented in the original right-to-left reading format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume offers fans an opportunity to revisit the classic adventure through new eyes and in a fresh voice. Join Dark Horse and Lucasfilm to explore the creative journey of a novel view of a galaxy far, far away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHisao Tamaki\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese manga artist best known for his 1997 adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope. Born in 1964 in Niigata, he grew up immersed in tokusatsu, anime, and sci-fi, with \u003ci\u003eUltraman, Space Battleship Yamato,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e shaping his artistic passion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTamaki began drawing manga in childhood and later honed his skills in Tokyo under Akira Sakuma and Atsuji Yamamoto. He worked as an assistant on \u003ci\u003eElf 17\u003c\/i\u003e and competed for the Shonen Magazine Newcomer Award, losing to Berserk creator Kentaro Miura.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis adaptation of \u003ci\u003eA New Hope\u003c\/i\u003e was a meticulous recreation of the film, earning praise for its dynamic storytelling. It was later published internationally by Dark Horse Comics, winning the 1990 Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material, cementing his reputation among manga and \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                    \n                \n            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46548430651553,"sku":"BBSNIJ9781506750347","price":59.39,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9781506750347.jpg?v=1781597890","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/the-art-of-star-wars-a-new-hope-the-manga-volume-1-hardcover-by-art-by-hisao-tamaki-with-english-translation-by-michael-gombos","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}