Lindsay & Brian Muir
Stories from
Inside the Galaxy
The sculptor who created Darth Vader — and the remarkable life lived in his wake
The Man Behind
the Mask
In 1976, a young sculptor named Brian Muir walked into a workshop at Elstree Studios and began work on a costume that would change cinema forever. What he couldn't have known was that the character he brought to life — Darth Vader — would define the next fifty years of popular culture.
Together, Brian and Lindsay Muir have spent decades navigating the extraordinary world that one iconic creation opened — the fans, the conventions, the court battles, the friendships, the travels, and the stories.
Their books tell those stories with honesty, warmth, and the unique perspective of people who were truly there.
We thought we'd write something for our children and grandchildren. We had no idea so many people would be interested — and actually want more."— Lindsay Muir
Available Now
In the Shadow of Vader
The story of Brian Muir's life and career — from art school to the most famous costume in film history. A craftsman's memoir of a golden era in cinema.
Order a signed copy →Beyond the Shadow
Life after Vader — the conventions, the fans, the friendships, and the ongoing journey of living alongside a cinematic legacy that only grows with time.
Order a signed copy →Stormtroopers: The True Story
The real story behind cinema's most iconic soldiers — and the multimillion pound court case that followed. Facts from the crew who were actually there in 1976.
Order a signed copy →Postcards from a Galaxy Not So Far Away
A journey through the remarkable places and people encountered across a lifetime connected to one of cinema's greatest stories. Coming soon.
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All books are available as signed copies directly from Brian and Lindsay. Visit the main website to browse and order, or get in touch with any enquiries about appearances and events.
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