Rinzler has overseen dozens of star wars books, including mythmaking. Rinzler has compiled the other two being the empire strikes back and return of the jedi. Seriously, she was a cardcarrying member of the star wars fan club when she had no other real reason to own a wallet. The definitive story behind the original film is a 2007 book detailing. It is a credit to the books author that upon reading the making of star wars i felt exhausted, yet exhilarated, as if i had participated in the entire process myself, from preproduction to editing. This enhanced multitouch ebook made specially for ibooks transforms the making of star wars into an immersive multimedia experience worthy of the original film. Another thing that surprised me about this making of book is that its incredibly honest and doesnt seem to hold back anything about the ordeal that was making star wars come to life. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. One of the things that is immediately striking about making of star wars. Its also a making of book that explains at length on the production of a game with scope this big. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. The empire strikes back, and the making of star wars. Women of the galaxy book coming this october has announced a new book coming this fall that im really excited about. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. In broad strokes, these novels paint the major galactic events that have taken place and add tons of context to the events taking place between the movies. The force has indeed awakened with our stunning, banthasized collection of star wars brilliance, featuring the musthave titles ahead of the release of the rise of skywalker.
Almost everything is covered in detail, with colour and black and white photographs, diagrams, drawings, sketches, and a detailed narrative describing every step of the moviemaking process. The book is well written and constructed in a way that seems to squeeze every ounce of information from the first of the classic star wars saga. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. After the 1973 success of american graffiti, filmmaker geo. Episode 53 tom chansky of the sith list talks podcasting and the star wars saga. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors.
I think it really tries to capture the drama that is inherent in making a movie. Put simply, these are must have books for any serious fan of the original star wars movies. Return of the jedi, as well as the london times bestseller the complete making of indiana jones. But my day job as creative art manager at lucasfilm means that i am exposed on a daily basis to dozens. Harrison ford says hes returning to indiana jones in about 2 months.
We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. Episode vi return of the jedi completed the most successful cinematic trilogy of its generation, perhaps of all time, this splendid thirtiethanniversary tribute completes new york times bestselling author j. The force awakens aired its very first trailer, bb8 had stolen the hearts of millions read more. The book collects mainly character designs, environment art, and some spaceship designs. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. A reader of abrams books the art of star wars series would be forgiven for assuming that, as the author, i just write the text and someone else is responsible for gathering, choosing, and laying out the hundreds of pieces of concept art that fill their pages. Revenge of the sith, as well as the art of star wars. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Very interesting book, perfect format this is a great look into the nitty gritty details behind the production of the 3rd star wars film. The physical version is a huge coffeetable volume, but so cumbersome to handle that this ipad version is a musthave companion if you actually want to read the text. The making of star wars with the 30th anniversary of star wars fast approaching on may 25, its time to begin celebrating the galaxy far, far away all over again. Galaxys edge we visited the upcoming star wars themed land, heard from its creators, and took our first steps inside the galaxys most famous bucket of bolts. A musthave for star wars fansthe definitive behindthescenes history of the classic film that started it all after the 1973 success of american graffiti, filmmaker george lucas made the fateful decision to pursue a longtime dream project.
In this lavish fortiethanniversary tribute to the blockbuster film star wars. Behind the scenes at the making of scifi film history. The making of star wars enhanced edition on apple books. The rise of skywalker 2019 behind the scenes of star wars episode ix movie duration. The making of star wars is a galactic size book, with 362 pages, dimensions of 263 x 289 x 35mm and weighing over 2. It features exclusive content pulled from the lucasfilm archives by author j. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the force itself.
This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading. Revenge of the sith is how this book is unlike many of the other making of books out there. The old republic, a game from bioware and lucasarts. A standalone story about han solo, lando calrissian, and the titular group of scoundrels, this novel is. Officially confirmed is a childrens book titled ships of the galaxy amazon listing by studio fun release date september 8, 2015. We dont have 800page novels, says lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy when asked about the difficulties that come with making a star wars movie. Put simply, these are must have books for any serious fan of the. Revenge of the sith, the art and making of monster house, and creating the worlds of star wars, which he coauthored with visualeffects supervisor john knoll. The making of star wars enhanced edition this enhanced ebook transforms the making of star wars into an immersive multimedia experience worthy of.
Crucible is a star wars novel written by troy denning, released by del rey. Kristin baver kristin baver is a journalist who loved science fiction before she could even write her own name. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Rinzlers trio of fascinating behindthescenes books celebrating george lucass classic films. Galaxys edge with new books, comics, and fables shares an exclusive excerpt from star wars. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. These books are the acid flashback theyve been promising us without the mess and fuss of dropping acid. Timothy zahns last nonthrawn star wars book is one of his best. The making of star wars the empire strikes back duration. New book series flight of the falcon arriving this fall. If your desire to get better acquainted with star wars lit has been sparked by the upcoming release of the rise of skywalker, this is the list for you.
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