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MINT – Official Limited Edition
STAR WARS – \"The Empire Strikes Back\" by DREW STRUZAN (2025)
Official hand-numbered screen print of Drew Struzan\'s 1997 Special Edition poster art for The Empire Strikes Back, released in October 2025 by Bottleneck Gallery with Acme Archives, the official Star Wars licensee.
Regular Edition - Hand-Numbered: 180/750
Poster Size: 24\"x36\" (Large Format)
What Makes This Print Special:
- Capped at 750 and sold out at Bottleneck Gallery, this is the first time Struzan\'s Special Edition paintings were released as official screen prints.
- Released October 8, 2025, less than a week before Struzan\'s passing, it is one of the final licensed editions of his work issued in his lifetime.
- Darth Vader\'s helmet looms over a hooded Emperor Palpatine and an Imperial Star Destroyer as TIE fighters scatter through blasts of fire and blue laser light.
- AT-AT walkers and a lone snowspeeder sit below the classic Empire Strikes Back logo, rendered in a cold violet-to-blue glow against deep black space.
- Officially licensed, marked © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. at lower right, and pencil-numbered by hand; Struzan\'s 1996 signature is reproduced within the printed artwork.
About the Artist:
The late Drew Struzan was the defining movie poster painter of his generation, with art for more than 150 films including the Star Wars prequels and Special Editions, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, E.T., and Blade Runner. His painted portraiture remains the benchmark for collectible film art and hangs on serious collectors\' walls alongside Paul Shipper, Emek, Marq Spusta, and Chuck Sperry.
Condition:
- Mint: flat, uncreased, no dings or handling marks, sharp corners and edges. See images.
- The darkest, moodiest of Struzan\'s trilogy, built to command a wall.
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- Get The Exact Print You See: These photos show the exact item you\'ll receive sourced directly from the official artist/vendor and in-hand.
- Expert Handling: Stored in a protective sleeve in a smoke- and pet-free environment, handled only with white gloves.
Premium Shipping Care:
- Fully Insured Shipment: Ships in a heavy-duty tube, generously wrapped in protective Kraft paper with edge protection to ensure it arrives safely and in mint condition.
Whether you\'re a lifelong Star Wars fan or a serious poster collector, this Struzan Empire print is a striking addition to any collection.
