The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
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In this lavish fortieth-anniversary tribute to the blockbuster film Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, New York Times bestselling author J. W. Rinzler draws back the curtain to reveal the intense drama and magnificent wizardry behind the hit movieâ€”arguably the fan favorite of the Star Wars Saga.
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Following his The Making of Star Wars, the author has once again made use of his unlimited access to the Lucasfilm Archives and its hidden treasures of previously unpublished interviews, photos, artwork, and production mementos. The result is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes, up-close-and-personal look at the trials and triumphs, risks and close calls, inspiration, perspiration, and imagination that went into every facet of this cinematic masterpiece. Hereâ€™s the inside scoop on:
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â€¢ the evolution of the script, from story conference and treatment to fifth draft, as conceived, written, and rewritten by George Lucas, famed science-fiction author Leigh Brackett, and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan

â€¢ the development of new key characters, including roguish hero Lando Calrissian, sinister bounty hunter Boba Fett, and iconic Jedi Master Yoda

â€¢ the challenges of shooting the epic ice planet battle in the frozen reaches of Norway and of conjuring up convincing creatures and craftâ€”from tauntauns and snowspeeders to Imperial walkers

â€¢ the construction of a life-sized Millennium Falcon and the swamp planet Dagobah inside a specially built soundstage in Elstree Studios

â€¢ the technique behind master Muppeteer Frank Ozâ€™s breathing life into the breakthrough character Yoda

â€¢ the creation of the new, improved Industrial Light & Magic visual effects facility and the founding of the now-legendary Skywalker Ranch
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In addition, of course, are rare on-the-scene interviews with all the major players: actors Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and David Prowse; director Irvin Kershner; producer Gary Kurtz; effects specialists Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston, and Phil Tippett; composer John Williams; and many others. Punctuating the epic account is a bounty of drawings, storyboards, and paintings by Ralph McQuarrie, Joe Johnston, and Ivor Beddoes, along with classic and rare production photos. An added bonus is a Foreword by acclaimed director Ridley Scott.
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The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a fittingly glorious celebration of an undisputed space-fantasy movie milestone. Search your feelings, you know it to be true.
Country USA
Brand Del Rey
Manufacturer Random House Worlds
Binding Hardcover
PartNumber 9780345509611
Color Grey
Height 10.68
Length 11.68
Weight 5.14999844032
Width 1.29
ReleaseDate 2010-10-12
NumberOfItems 1

Country	USA
Brand	Del Rey
Manufacturer	Random House Worlds
Binding	Hardcover
PartNumber	9780345509611
Color	Grey
Height	10.68
Length	11.68
Weight	5.14999844032
Width	1.29
ReleaseDate	2010-10-12
NumberOfItems	1

The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

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