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Iconic poster artist Tom Jung has been renowned for some of the most recognizable movie posters in history, including those for such classics as "Gone With the Wind" and "Doctor Zhivago". Of course, some of his best work came out in his designs for the original "Star Wars" and "The Empire Strikes Back". Offered here is an incredible original pencil sketch from Jung with concept art for The Empire Strikes Back poster, featuring Darth Vader in all his glory. Of his creation of the poster, Jung has said, "I used various martial arts attitudes in my working studies, trying to come up with the perfect look. I was searching for the image 'bi-coastal' (as they used to say) of Darth Vader, which could be the centerpiece for The Empire Strikes Back. I made the presentation to Sid Ganis at Lucasfilm's new offices in North Hollywood, near Universal Studios. In the large airy reception area sitting on couches, with my presentation spread on a coffee table, we attracted a small crowd of onlookers. Steven Spielberg peered in and chimed, 'I like that' and strolled away. It was the drawing of Darth Vader in profile, a powerful outstretched arm holding his saber." That drawing can be seen right here! Don't miss your chance to own this incredible piece of Star Wars history, that led to such an iconic poster for fans around the globe.
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