In this lavish thirtieth-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 movie -- arguably the fan favorite of the Star Wars Saga.
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author has once again made use of his unlimited access to the Lucasfilm Archives and its hidden treasures of previously unpublished interviews, photos, artwork, and production mementos.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.
Amazingly in-depth followup to the equally brilliant 'Making of Star Wars'. Finally, some light shines on the truth behind the best of the Star Wars films (and the truth about how much forward... more
Amazingly in-depth followup to the equally brilliant 'Making of Star Wars'. Finally, some light shines on the truth behind the best of the Star Wars films (and the truth about how much forward planning for the saga was in place when 'A New Hope' hit...which is to say, pretty much none).