Phil Szostak

Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak has worked in conjunction with Star Wars art departments since 2008. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Szostak ran the JAK Films Art Department at Skywalker Ranch for more than three years before joining the narrative design team on LucasArts’ Star Wars: 1313. He is also the author of The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Abrams, 2015), The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Abrams, 2017), The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Abrams, 2020), and The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season One) (Abrams, 2020). He lives in San Francisco.

Phil Szostak's Titles

Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series)

The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series)

The official behind-the-scenes companion to the Emmy, WGA, SAG, Golden Globe, and BAFTA–Award nominated Disney+ seriesThe Art of Star Wars:...


Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two)

The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two)

This official behind-the-scenes companion to Season Two of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian features exclusive concept art by the Lucasfilm...


Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season One)

The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season One)

This official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian features exclusive concept art, character and costume...


Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

A breathtaking tribute to the visual imagination behind the final chapter of the Skywalker saga. Explore the creative odyssey that shapedThe...


Art of Solo A Star Wars Story

The Art of Solo

Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak's The Art of Solo: A Star Wars Story reveals the design evolution of each fantastical set, otherworldly...


Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Phil Szostak, the author of The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, takes fans behind the scenes of the blockbuster sequel with this incredible...


Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

A New York Times bestseller, Phil Szostak'sThe Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens features "absolutely brilliant concept art" (io9/Gizmodo)...