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FREE STAR WARS PROPAGANDA: A HISTORY OF PERSUASIVE ART IN THE GALAXY PDF Pablo Hidalgo | 112 pages | 03 Nov 2016 | HarperCollins Publishers Inc | 9780062466822 | English | New York, United States Star Wars , propaganda imperial The author of Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy is an expert in the field whose knowledge of the subject extends back decades. Wonderfully, this applies to both the fictitious author of the tome, Jaynor of Bith, and to the writer behind Jaynor, Lucasfilm Story Group member, Pablo Hidalgo. The history of both writers frame the work, with an in-universe introductory essay by Jaynor, and on the last page, an About the Author, concerning Mr. Hidalgo, and each details a commitment to the subject, be it propaganda in the Star Wars universe or Star Warsthe franchise, that extends over a lifetime. As a result, Propaganda is a reference book which rises above the required duty of informing and entertains, as well. At its heart, Propaganda is a history of the Star Wars universe which is divided into five parts, each dedicated to specific artistic and historic eras ranging from the Old Republic through the Clone Wars to the time of the Galactic empire; the rebellion against it, and the rise of the First Order and the time period of The Force Awakens. As an in-character history, a first for Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy line of Star Wars reference books, it also brings a certain element of enjoyable perspective to that history. Since the author is not omniscient, the history does not carry with it an exacting detail, such as the role of the Jedi in the defeat of Count Dooku or General Grievous. But, at the same time, the history bends into precision when discussing the topic at hand, the art of propaganda and its creators. Those details are related very much as if one is sitting in the audience of a lecturer touching upon one familiar topic after another. Thankfully, Jaynor is not a boring lecturer. Through the course of Propagandaaspects of the stories we already know well and love, the events of the Star Wars films, and to a lesser extent, the expanded universe of The Clone Wars, Rebelsand novels, are placed in a new context. Likewise, it underlines the fact that Leia Organa was essentially the all-star representative of the rebellion. Propaganda also places into context the galaxy at large, helpfully clarifying how the galactic-placement of different planets and peoples, the Core, the Mid-Rim, and the Outer Rim, affected the turn of history, from the fall of the Republic to the rise of the rebellion. Propaganda is full of art. From encouraging colonization of the Outer Rim to convincing a war weary galactic citizenry to support the new Galactic Empire, Propaganda draws upon our own historic relationship with influential artwork from before the First World War to the present day promotional material of political campaigns. Unacknowledged, except briefly in passing, are the changes in artistic style, perhaps given the difficulty of translating terms such as Art Deco or Art Nouveau or Abstractionism into ideas in the Star Wars universe without breaking character. The styles do change, but our own wartime styles in Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy and lettering are the predominant source of inspiration for the artwork. Almost every page has a piece of art that makes the reader want to transfer it from the page to a framed spot on the wall, and one of the niftiest aspects of Proaganda is that ten selected pieces of the artwork come in folders attached to the inside of the book cover ready for such a project. The selection is great, though, one will undoubtedly and disappointedly realize that perhaps their most favorite piece of art was not included in these favored ten. Any general Star Wars fans who love art would undoubtedly enjoy this work, as would any fan who has a love for the politics of the franchise admittedly, we were sold on purchasing Propaganda after hearing a review of it on the politics focused podcast, Beltway Banthas. For those fans that are looking for a concise telling of the history of the Star Wars universe, beginning from just before The Phantom Menace and leading right into The Force AwakensPropaganda serves extremely well in this capacity. One who read Propaganda will walk away with a working knowledge of how the Republic fell, how the Empire rose, and why the rebellion against that Empire came into existence. They will even pick up a little knowledge on how the First Order and the General Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy led Resistance developed. Fans who limit themselves to just the films and do not explore the Expanded Universe, may find Propaganda a bit overwhelming with details that reference people and events they might only vaguely be aware of from the franchise in its current state. Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy is a fantastic addition to the Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy Universe of the franchise, and also, the reference materials available to those who want to dig a little deeper into the adventures set in a galaxy far, far away. Pablo Hidalgo, who has authored other reference materials, such as the Visual Dictionary for The Force Awakenshas shown an adept skill in crawling into the mind of a character. Perhaps a legacy of his work in the RPG industry, Hidalgo should certainly consider doing so again in the future to explore another aspect of the Star Wars universe. Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy now, however, we can turn to Propaganda and enjoy it as one of the best new additions to Star Warsand given the quality of the art, do so again, and again, and again. You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Share this: Twitter Facebook. Like this: Like Loading Related posts. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Email required Address never made public. Name required. Post to Cancel. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy. Star Wars Propaganda - Pablo Hidalgo - Bok () | Bokus Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy by Lucasfilm Story Group's Pablo Hidalgo, this page coffee table hardcover is an in-universe look at persuasive art created for various factions during several periods of conflict in the Star Wars timeline. Propaganda art has become synonymous with life in the galaxy far, far away. Whether it's a poster of a Star Destroyer hovering over a planet in a display of Imperial domination; a symbol painted on a wall to deliver a message of hope on behalf of the Rebellion; or a mural depicting a line of stormtroopers to promote unity within the First Order; this type of art, as an instrument of persuasive fearmongering and impassioned idealism, captures the ever- changing tides of politics and public sentiment across the galaxy. As Janxor explains in the book's preface, "A Galaxy of War and Art": I have been a propagandist, a young defender of the Republic, blind to its faults and gripped by a jingoist's fervor to support the soldiers of the Clone Wars. I believed in the rhetoric of Chancellor Palpatine. I believed in the evils of Count Dooku and the selfish damage inflicted by the Separatist Alliance. I believed in the promise of a thousand years of peace and thought the Galactic Empire was just what civilization needed: a strong guiding hand to keep us on a path to a bright future. If you are familiar with the chronology of the Star Wars saga, you'll notice that the art Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy the history of the galaxy, starting with the decadence and decay of the Galactic Republic shortly before the events of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace and culminating with the devastating emergence of the First Order in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Star Wars Propaganda is an in-world history that threads together the stories behind these images - why they were created, how they were indicative of the times, who were the artists behind them - and delivers a glimpse into the anger, passion, and corruption that fuel the galaxy's greatest wars. Readers who are familiar with world history and 20th Century graphic arts and design will recognize that the poster art, pamphlets, and bumper stickers in Star Wars Propaganda resemble Earth-bound persuasive art of our own troubled history. For instance, the styles used by artists in the last years of the Republic and the Clone Wars era resemble those of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in the s and '40s. A rare pre-Clone Wars poster by Ansibella Dellu, made at a time when young intellectuals were disillusioned by the rampant corruption in the Republic and Supreme Chancellor Palpatine's failure to drain the swamp in the corridors of power on Coruscant. This poster works on various levels and is perhaps the most 21st Century-analogous example of persuasive art in Star Wars Propaganda.

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