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The Art of Star Wars: Andor is available for pre-order from Abrams Books

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Having already received three Television Critics Awards, the series Andor has swiftly gained favor among enthusiasts of Star Wars. If you’re eager to delve deeper, Abrams Books is now accepting pre-orders for The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series), offering a glimpse into the art that shaped the show’s creative direction. This comprehensive collection will start shipping on May 19, 2026.

The book, penned by Phil Szostak, presents the artwork collected across both seasons, encompassing all 24 episodes. Spanning 272 pages, this hardcover edition boasts an impressive collection of 500 full-color illustrations. Additionally, it features conversations with Tony Gilroy, the show’s creator, as well as Diego Luna (Cassian), Luke Hall (production designer), and other key contributors to the production.

From Abrams Books:

An unofficial guide providing insights into the production of the Disney+ series that was nominated for Emmys, Writers Guild Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs.

“The Art of Star Wars: Andor (Complete Series) offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective, revealing the creation processes for the artwork, visual design, concept sketches, creature designs, special effects, graphics, props, and other elements that were instrumental in bringing the Tony Gilroy-directed Disney+ series to life.”

Phil Szostak delves into the entire process of creating Andor, as he conducts in-depth conversations with director Gilroy, lead actor Diego Luna, and skilled visual artists from Lucasfilm. This book traces the production journey from brainstorming sessions after the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, all the way to the completion of season two’s post-production.

Delving into the significant settings that shaped the storyline, such as Kenari, Ferrix, Aldhani, Narkina 5, Mina-Rau, Ghorman, Yavin 4, and numerous others, this indispensable book honors the enduring impact of each of the twenty-four critically praised episodes. It also highlights the challenges faced by the filmmakers, actors, and team as they worked tirelessly to bring their creative ideas to reality.

Andor is joining the ever-expanding collection of The Star Wars Art series. Other titles you might be interested in include The High Republic, The Mandalorian, and The Acolyte (pre-order now, ships on January 16, 2026). These books are ideal presents for those who enjoy peeking behind the scenes to understand the creative process that brought their beloved shows to life on television.

In the meantime before the official premiere of Andor, you could explore StarWars.com’s exclusive behind-the-scenes artwork instead. By using sliders, fans can compare different stages of several show scenes. It’s an engaging way to understand how concept art transforms into what we see on the screen.

It’s anticipated that Season 2 of Andor will secure several Emmy nominations once they’re announced on July 15th. Spanning the intervening years between seasons 1 and Rogue One, this 12-episode season brings the story to a close.

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2025-07-19 22:09

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