7 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE ORIGINAL STAR WARS POSTER

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LEARN THE HISTORY — AND STRANGE DETAILS — HIDDEN IN STAR WARS’ FIRST THEATRICAL POSTER.

This article is part of a special StarWars.com series in honor of Star Wars‘ 40th anniversary on May 25.

The famous first Star Wars theatrical artwork poster, which more specifically is referred to as the Star Wars “Style A” poster, has become an icon known the world over.

Designed and painted by Tom Jung in 1977, the Style A poster hides many secrets and little-known facts within its composition, each with its own unique story to tell. Here are seven things you may not have known — or noticed — about this poster

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