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Jeffrey Brown - Darth Vader and Son Cover Concept Art (Chronicle Books, 2012)

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Location: Brown, Jeffrey
Title: Jeffrey Brown - Darth Vader and Son Cover Concept Art (Chronicle Books, 2012)*
Artist: Jeffrey Brown (All)
Media Type: Mixed Media
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For Sale Status: NFS
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Added to Site: 5/4/2024

May the 4th Be With You!!

Jeffrey Brown created three cover concepts for his brilliant non-canon Star Wars picture book Darth Vader and Son (2012). I spoke to Jeffrey at last year's San Diego Comic-Con (2023) and was told that this was his preferred cover concept for the book, but, whoever had the final say (I don't remember if it was Chronicle Books or Lucasfilm) wanted more physical separation between Luke and Vader (as opposed to Luke being tightly wrapped around Vader's head & shoulders). They also wanted some pops of color, which is why the scene of Luke walking alongside Vader with both eating brightly colored ice cream cones was ultimately chosen instead.

Lucasfilm bought all of the published original artwork to the book, but, the three cover concepts submitted for approval (as well as an unspecified number of unused versions of the final cover) still exist in the wild, including this one (signed & dated 8/31/11 on the back) - very happy to have picked it up last summer!

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Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 5/4/2024

This would have been a great cover choice as well. It would have been even cooler if the ice cream colors matched their lightsabers ;)

Fun and rare piece!

Ron S Member Since 2007

Posted On 5/4/2024

Fun!

M L Member Since 2015

Posted On 5/4/2024

Fantastic commemoration of some wonderful work by JB! Congrats!

James S Member Since 2017

Posted On 5/4/2024

Such a happy and well-adjusted family!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/5/2024

People let me tell you 'bout my best friend,
He's a Darth hearted person who'll love the Jedi's end.
People let me tell you bout my best friend,
He's a one boy Palitoy, my up, my down, my pride and joy.

People let me tell you 'bout him he's dad to son
Whether we're talkin' man to man or Vader we're talking Obi Wan.
Cause he's my best friend.
Yeah he's my best friend.

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 5/5/2024

Brown's sly inversion of the SW character dynamics always brings joy into my life.

Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 5/5/2024

He's a real talent. I love his work.

K Gearon Member Since 2011

Posted On 5/5/2024

Oh, nice, a concept?! Suh-weet. Was all about reading these to my boyo :) Congrats, Gene!

Chris K. Member Since 2008

Posted On 5/9/2024

Love this!

Kavi H Member Since 2018

Posted On 7/16/2024

Aw, this is so so good!! :)

Sideshow Bob Member Since 2012

Posted On 8/3/2024

Great acquisition. So brilliantly put together. Odd that the art for Vader and Son was bought, but Vader's Little Princess wasn't...

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Jeffrey Brown - Darth Vader and Son Cover Concept Art (Chronicle Books, 2012)

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