Star Wars 1977-1983. 40th Edition

Writer, director, and producer George Lucas created the modern monomyth of our time – Star Wars, 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.

Star Wars exploded onto our cinema screens in 1977, and the world has not been the same since.