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The Star Wars Archives. 1977-1983: 40th Anniversary Edition

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Star Warsexploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. After watching depressing and cynical movies throughout the early 1970s, audiences enthusiastically embraced the positive energy of the Star Wars galaxy as they followed moisture farmer Luke Skywalker on his journey through a galaxy far, far away, meeting extraordinary characters like mysterious hermit Obi-Wan Kenobi, space pirates Han Solo and Chewbacca, loyal droids C-3PO and R2-D2, bold Princess Leia Organa and the horrific Darth Vader, servant of the dark, malevolent Emperor. Writer, director, and producer George Lucas created the modern monomyth of our time, one that resonates with the child in us all. He formed Industrial Light & Magic to develop cutting- edge special effects technology, which he combined with innovative editing techniques and a heightened sense of sound to give audiences a unique sensory cinematic experience. In this first volume, made with the full cooperation of Lucasfilm, Lucas narrates his own story, taking us through the making of the original trilogy—Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, and Episode VI Return of the Jedi—and bringing fresh insights into the creation of a unique universe. Complete with script pages, production documents, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, stills, and posters, this is the authoritative exploration of the original saga as told by its creator. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taschen America Llc; Anniversary edition (November 30, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 511 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3836581175


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 72


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.73 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 1.69 x 8.54 inches


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    • Lives up to the phrase "the best book on the greatest saga"
On the foldout spine of the book is the phrase "the best book on the greatest saga". Bold words, but I must say I totally agree! Having immersed myself in endless Star Wars magazines and books since I was a teenager in 1977, my undisputed favorite books have been Deborah Fine's "Star Wars Chronicles" for the amazing photos never seen prior, and J.W. Rinzler's "Making Of" books with more detailed content than any other work. This new book is what would happen if "Star Wars Chronicles" and the J.W. Rinzler books had a baby! It is the perfect mix of iconic photos and artwork you've seen a thousand times with some new ones that are hard to believe had not been made public until now! The commentary is also modern, and it's refreshing to hear new things George Lucas had to say in his interviews with Paul Duncan. Add to that the ergonomic smaller size of this edition that makes it a joy to read on your lap, and I'd say you have literally the best Star Wars book ever! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022 by Joe A. Tunon
    • Stunning presentation, and well worth it even if you own the Rinzler set.
Ok...first off this is an absolutely gorgeous book that's beautifully designed. And it's HUGE and HEAVY. Therein lies one of the big differences between this and the Rinzler series of "making of" books. This book, while it has text running throughout...is less academic than those volumes and more about a knockout visual presentation. (That said, the Rinzler series are also extremely well done and essential for any Star Wars fan) The pictures... and there are many, many, that you've likely never seen before...are as big as this HUGE book...did I mention it's HUGE? ....and are crystal clear. I found myself looking at a lot of pictures that I've seen many times before in a new light due to the size alone. Now if you don't own any previous Star Wars books of this kind...prepare to have your mind blown. And once you've recovered, go get the Rinzler books for a deeper dive. And, as mentioned earlier, even if you own the Rinzler series, you'll find this an awesome companion piece to go with those. (Bonus points if you also pick up the two-volume oversized Ralph Mcquarrie art books) But what about the price? Well, it's crazy expensive at its retail price point, but it's Amazon so you know the game...just wait. It will come down at some point. Highly recommended and essential for any original trilogy Star Wars fan. UPDATE: I should have mentioned this in my original review, but after spending more time with this book it's essential to note just how good the interview with George Lucas is that runs throughout the book. It's extremely detailed, and the author asks some very specific questions about the production, down to choices made on specific dates, dialogue, locations, etc...want to know why the term "parsec" is used by Han instead of time measurement? Well you can find out here straight from George. How did Alec Guinness react when he was told he was going to die after they had already started shooting? Or what trick did George use to get the UK crew to show more respect for the process? Again...it's all here and more! This book is a beast...and it will take you some time to properly get through it, but I highly recommend reading it cover to cover, including the photo captions. It has truly enhanced my enjoyment of the original saga in ways I didn't think possible. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018 by L. Dawson
    • By far the best book on Star Wars
I can’t begin to explain the number of books I’ve gone through regarding the making of The Star Wars Trilogy...I own the three incredible books by J.W. Rinzler and the two massive volumes on Ralph McQuarrie’s art and this book book blows them both out of the water. This book blew my mind. It is stunning from the first page to the last page. Usually I can find a problem with a book, or something I don’t like: something is missing, too much time is spent on one area, not enough art work is included, it’s not laid out thoughtfully... etc and this book LITTERALLY, has it all. I can’t say enough about it. The chronology is amazing. The flow is scene to scene from beginning to end. My only two slight negatives would be that the book is incredibly heavy and large. It’s not a very practical book in that regard. But, being so large makes the pictures so vibrant and enjoyable. And second, a few times they chose to put an incredible photo, usually a McQuarrie piece of art, right across the center of the book, wrapping onto the other page...and that is a pet peeve of mine. I’d rather a slightly smaller image that fits fully on one page. But they only did it a few times. I recommend this book so highly, it is well worth $160-$220. Buyers/Collectors should buy with extreme confidence and anticipation! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018 by Ben Hazen
    • Love it…
My husband loves all things Star Wars so of course we had to get this. Great birthday gift.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2024 by Shane
    • 1,000% AWESOME! A MUST have for Star Wars fans!!!
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Buy this book now!!! 512 pages of non-stop photos and archives jammed packed with info even I never knew. I’m a Star Wars geek and have never seen some of these photos before! And all for under $30??? Hard bound, full color just slammed with info on how the original 3 films were made. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. The book comes shrink wrapped as the photos show. The printing is spectacular and flawless. This book is 9 x 6.5 inches but feels like it weighs 5 pounds. I could go on and on. I’ve seen A New Hope 100+ times and all the behind the scenes documentaries and there’s still stuff in here I have never seen nor knew about the making of the film. This book includes Empire and Jedi too!!!! This would make a great gift too. I would be more than happy receiving this. Kudos to everyone involved with making this book! Amazing job!!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023 by Brandon Molale Brandon Molale
    • It arrived timely
The book arrived timely dispute what Amazon delivery was showing my son seemed pleased with his goft
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2024 by Starla Hale
    • Bought as a gift
Got this for a huge star wars fan. Super happy.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024 by joan

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