The essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-kwn filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is w one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time. Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a long-awaited, revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones. If Star Wars wasn't game-changing eugh, Lucas went on to create ather blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. His invation and ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by invators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very techlogies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little Brown and Company
ISBN-10
0316257443
ISBN-13
9780316257442
eBay Product ID (ePID)
229606720
Product Key Features
Author
Brian Jay Jones
Format
Sewn,Cloth over Boards, Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Biography: the Arts
Additional Product Features
Author Biography
Brian Jay Jones is the author of the New York Times bestseller Jim Henson: The Biography. He worked for nearly two decades as a public policy analyst and speechwriter, and has a degree in English literature from the University of New Mexico. He lives in Maryland with his wife.