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Skywalking: The Life And Films of George Lucas

Filled with revelations about the origins and making of American Graffiti, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark,and Return of the Jedi,this only full-length biography of filmmaker and cinematic visionary George Lucas has been updated with a substantial new chapter that discusses the revamped Star WarsTrilogy Special Edition, the Star Warsprequels, the filming of the first installment, and the controversial ways in which Lucas's approach and success continue to alter the landscape of the film industry.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 332 pages

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