The Star Wars Archives

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 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 .

From the moment Star Wars burst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybrid Darth Vader . In 1999, creator George Lucas began the story of how Anakin Skywalker grew up to train as a Jedi under Obi-Wan Kenobi, found love with the Queen of Naboo, Padmé Amidala, before turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man. After driving the development of nascent digital technology , George Lucas perceived how he could create new creatures and new worlds on a grander scale than ever before. He created the first digital blockbuster , and met fierce resistance when he pushed for widespread digital cameras, sets, characters, and projection – all of which are now used throughout the industry. He essentially popularized the modern way of making movies . Made with the full cooperation of George Lucas and Lucasfilm , this second volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy — Episode I The Phantom Menace , Episode II Attack of the Clones , and Episode III Revenge of the Sith — and features exclusive interviews with Lucas and his collaborators . The book is profusely illustrated with script pages , production documents , concept art , storyboards , on-set photography , stills , and posters .

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 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 .

From the moment Star Wars burst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybrid Darth Vader . In 1999, creator George Lucas began the story of how Anakin Skywalker grew up to train as a Jedi under Obi-Wan Kenobi, found love with the Queen of Naboo, Padmé Amidala, before turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man. After driving the development of nascent digital technology , George Lucas perceived how he could create new creatures and new worlds on a grander scale than ever before. He created the first digital blockbuster , and met fierce resistance when he pushed for widespread digital cameras, sets, characters, and projection – all of which are now used throughout the industry. He essentially popularized the modern way of making movies . Made with the full cooperation of George Lucas and Lucasfilm , this second volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy — Episode I The Phantom Menace , Episode II Attack of the Clones , and Episode III Revenge of the Sith — and features exclusive interviews with Lucas and his collaborators . The book is profusely illustrated with script pages , production documents , concept art , storyboards , on-set photography , stills , and posters .

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 .

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 .