Rinzlers book series chronicling the making of the original trilogy wraps up today with the making of return of the jedi. Rinzlers making of star wars digitally enhanced books. Rinzler that covers the creation of revenge of the sith. Rinzler is an excellent, meticulous researcher who is able to present his information in a clear, interesting manner. Return of the jedi just like rinzlers 2010 volume about empire strikes back, the making of star wars.
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. Now, 30 years later, new york times bestselling author j. On october 22, 20, it was released in enhanced ebook edition, with bonus artwork and photos that did not appear in the print edition. Bts jw rinzlers making of return of the jedi page 18. Return of the jedi, as well as the london times bestseller the complete making of. Even if youve watched all the making of specials and read up on this film before, youll still find so much you. The empire strikes back, and the making of star wars. 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 making of return of the jedi is a lavish and enthralling celebration of one of the most cherished movies ever made and will be a musthave for star wars fans and serious cinephiles alike. Return of the jedi, as well as the london times bestseller the plete making of indiana jones. Jedi council forums star wars films and lucasfilm projects star wars saga indepth.
The making of return of the jedi prop store ultimate. The making of star wars penguin random house canada. Episode vi return of the jedi completed the most successful cinematic trilogy of its. Rinzler has gone through masses of production documents at lucasfilm and interviewed tons of people, and come up with a. The book covers the entire process, from securing the funding for. A long time ago in a theater near you, star wars return of the jedi dazzled audiences by concluding one of the most beloved cinematic trilogies. It is a credit to the book s 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. Episode vi return of the jedi, including a foreword by brad bird. Rinzlers unleashes his third installment of his wildly successful book series, the making of return of the jedi rinzler, who serves as the executive editor at lucasfilm ltd, divulges an.
Return of the jedi gives a spectacular subject its just due, with more than five hundred images and many, many new interviews. Revenge of the sith, as well as the art of star wars. Just like rinzlers 2010 volume about empire strikes back, the making of star wars. This week in star wars, we get an exclusive first look at concept art of the jedi from star wars. Rinzlers trio of fascinating behindthescenes books celebrating george lucass classic films. The screenplay is by lawrence kasdan and george lucas from a story by lucas, who was also the executive producer. The making of star wars return of the jedi for sale online. Return of the jedi, as well as the london times bestseller the complete making of indiana jones. He has the talent to do this for both books like this one, that are out of universe and for in universe books like the star wars blue prints series.
Rinzler s trio of fascinating behind the scenes books celebrating george lucass classic films. Just as the making of star wars and the making of the empire strikes back chronicled everything i ever knew about the making of the movies and heaps more, so the making of return of the jedi contains all the sw insider info that i could ever dream of. Rinzlers trio of fascinating behindthescenes books celebrating george. I own every book in this collection, and every single one of them is worth the price of admission.
Rinzler has gone through masses of production documents at lucasfilm and interviewed tons of people, and. Once again, the authors unprecedented access to the lucasfilm archives has yielded a. The making of return of the jedi is a book written by j. This one on return of the jedi is as good as the first two. Episode vi return of the jedi completed the most successful cinematic trilogy of its generation, perhaps of all time, this splendid thirtiethanniversary tribute concludes new york times bestselling author j. This massive book tells the story of episode vi from beginning to end, and its crammed with amusing anecdotes, fascinating trivia, and tense moments that reveal a lot about the filmmakers and the creative process. It features exclusive content pulled from the lucasfilm archives by author j.
May 23, 20 bts jw rinzlers making of return of the jedi. The making of return of the jedi book trailer the star. Rinzlers upcoming book the making of return of the jedi, due out october 1, 20. Making star wars is the leading source in original podcast content, spoilers, speculation and discussion of star wars. Rinzler s the making of return of the jedi, an epic tome chronicling the years of hard work that went into the last film in the original star wars trilogy. The making of return of the jedi wookieepedia fandom. Rinzler regarding his new book, the making of return of the jedi, which is due out this week from del reylucasbooks. Return of the jedi is a lavish fully illustrated book that. The making of star wars revenge of the sith is a book written by jonathan w.
Return of the jedi by j w rinzler 9780345511461 6 the making of star wars. Rinzler has gone through masses of production documents at lucasfilm. If youre a star wars fan, the making of return of the jedi is a must. Concluding rinzlers trio of books celebrating george lucas star wars films is this mother lode of revelations about the making of the return of the jedi. I didnt feel like anything was covered up in the esb book, rinzler points. Rinzler detailing the making of the star wars movies.
This enhanced multitouch ebook made specially for ibooks transforms the making of star wars. Rinzler s trio of breathtaking books celebrating george lucass classic saga. Rinzler has gone through masses of production documents at lucasfilm and interviewed tons of people, and come up. My point is that the making of book doesnt feature any early draft containing huge deviations from the finished picture except for variations on how to resolve the lukevaderemperor triangle, but it would always end with the former vanquishing the later two because there wasnt any. Within the 372 pages, the story of how return of the jedi was made is fully laid out in a wonderful format thats thoroughly engaging. Rinzlers other behindthescenes books about making the original star wars. This enhanced ebook transforms the making of star wars. What a great ending to the star wars making of trilogy. Rinzler the making of the return of the jedi look in the book just as star wars. Return of the jedi into an immersive multimedia experience worthy of the original film. He also directed the animated short riddle of the black cat and is presently working on a childrens book. The return of the jedi is an indispensible volume that will add tons of insight to your appreciation of george lucas original trilogy. Episode vi return of the jedi completed the most successful cinematic trilogy of its generation, perhaps of all time, this.
Once again, the authors unprecedented access to the formidable. Another thing that surprised me about this makingof book is that its incredibly honest and doesnt seem to hold back anything about the ordeal that was making star wars come to life. Episode vi return of the jedi is a 1983 american epic space opera film directed by richard marquand. It just feels like something is missing at the beginning there. Bursting with information throughout its twelve chapters and 361 pages with all kinds of facts, images and analysis relating to the the making of this iconic movie. Rinzlers the making of return of the jedi book film. Rinzlers trio of breathtaking books celebrating george lucass classic saga. Earlier this year, the digital bits celebrated the 30th anniversary of return of the jedi with this retrospective article.
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