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The Star Wars Archives. 1977–1983

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Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since. In this book, George Lucas guides us through the original trilogy like never before, recounting the inspirations, experiences, and stories that created a modern monomyth. Complete with script pages, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, and more.

Hardcover13.3 x 9.7 in.8.66 lb604 pages
The Star Wars Archives pulls off the impossible: a fresh look at one of the most picked-off franchises ever.”
Chicago Tribune
The Star Wars Archives. 1977-1983

The Star Wars Archives. 1977-1983

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The Star Wars Archives

The definitive exploration of the original trilogy

Star Wars exploded 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 universe 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 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 tome is an authoritative exploration of the original saga as told by its creator.

The author

Paul Duncan is a film historian whose TASCHEN books include The Star Wars Archives, The James Bond Archives, The Charlie Chaplin Archives, The Godfather Family Album, Taxi Driver, Film Noir, and Horror Cinema, as well as publications on film directors, film genres, and movie stars.

The Star Wars Archives. 1977–1983
Hardcover33.7 x 24.6 cm3.93 kg604 pages

ISBN 978-3-8365-9819-4

Edition: English
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OUR CULTURE - AMAZING

Dick R.,October 19, 2024
This is a beautiful inside view of THE GOLDEN AGE of Star Wars. Little did I ever imagine that when I was 10 years old, seeing Star Wars in the summer of 1977, that nearly 50 years later, my children would come to know the same wonderful lore that captivated me and my generation. This volume shows us how sleight of hand and imagination made a cultural icon. AMAZING!!!