Star Wars Icons

Darth Vader

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by Anthony Breznican

Type

Stories

Subject

One Film > Star Wars

Keywords

Star Wars, characters

Publishing date

2026 (April 21, 2026) (Upcoming)

Publisher

Insight

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Hardcover • 480 pages
11 x 15 inches (28 x 38 cm)

ISBN

978-1-64722-522-3

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Book Presentation:
Unmask one of the most memorable villains of all time and discover the incredible story behind the creation and the legacy of the galaxy’s most complex character, Darth Vader. Featuring exclusive interviews from key cast and crew, as well as collectible inserts, this comprehensive history regarding one of cinema’s most compelling villains is something fans will not want to miss!

No Star Wars character has made a bigger impact on pop culture than Darth Vader. Since debuting in the original 1977 Star Wars film, 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.

A DETAILED HISTORY OF 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

DISCOVER ENGAGING IMAGERY AND COLLECTIBLE INSERTS: Illustrated with a treasure trove of rare imagery, including candid on-set photography, stunning concept art, and collectible inserts

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: This deluxe volume features exclusive new behind-the-scenes interviews with key Star Wars creatives and contributors to the character’s legacy

COMPLETE YOUR STAR WARS COLLECTION: This book joins Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts, Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars Icons: Han Solo in Insight Editions’ line of fan-favorite Star Wars books

About the Author:
Anthony Breznican is a senior Hollywood correspondent at Vanity Fair. He has covered film, television, books, and awards for more than 20 years, developing special expertise on blockbuster franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, and DC, the films of Steven Spielberg, and the writings of Stephen King. Anthony previously worked for the Associated Press, USA Today, and Entertainment Weekly. He’s the author of the 2014 novel Brutal Youth, the 2023 The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline, and contributed to the collections Behind the Song and Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life.

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