George Lucas (A & E Biography) [Paperback]

Dana White (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2000 | Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up | Series: A & E Biography

(Abridged)

George Lucas gained fame as the man behind the STAR WARS trilogy - three of the most popular feature films of all time. His star continues to rise with the release of three new installments in the series, beginning with STAR WARS: EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE. Although Lucas has been celebrated for his commercial achievements, he is also an innovator in the film industry. His development of new technology and filmmaking techniques has revolutionized Hollywood.

When he was young, Lucas didn't take school - or anything else - seriously. But when he enrolled in film school, it was clear he'd found his calling. And while many of his blockbuster movies have already become modern classics, Lucas continues to explore new territory in film technology and remains involved in many other creative endeavors.

--This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-Two well-written series entries. John Glenn chronicles the former astronaut's life from his boyhood in Ohio through his military service, his career with NASA, and tenure in the Senate. George Lucas (which carries the disclaimer "unauthorized biography" on the verso of the title page) also discusses its subject's early years but a good portion of the book is devoted to his creation of the Star Wars films, which should interest young fans. Each volume is effectively illustrated with numerous black-and-white and color photographs. Lucas also includes a filmography.
Linda W. Tilden, Cherry Hill Library, NJ
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

1 1.5-hour cassettes --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822596849
• ISBN-13: 978-0822596844
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,357,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Arts & Music > Performing Arts > Film

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Biography for Young Adults!, February 22, 2005

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Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: George Lucas (A & E Biography) (Paperback)

This is a biography for all those Star Wars fans out there. If you want the understanding of a young Star Wars fan to expand, here's one way you can do it. Begin with an easy to read, interesting biography of George Lucas. It covers his early years (not doing well in school) and a growing interest in film in college. George Lucas also had to study film and find out about its history. The book is an eye opener for many youngsters dazzled by the glitz and confused about the hard work in the movie making world. This book provides an easy but necessary dip into the pool.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not very deep or profund, August 1, 2003

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Mario G. Perez Fonseca "Gerry Blue" (Guitarland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: George Lucas (A & E Biography) (Paperback)

I thought that because having the name A&E associated with it, the book would be an in-depth review of the man's life. Needless to say, after reading the book in one day, I noticed that my knowledge on Lucas had not improved.
Very few is added to what fans already know (that he almost got killed in a car crash, he struggled to make American Graffitti, and Star Wars was a surprise success to him)
This book lacks the depth a figure of Lucas' status should be given. I wanted to know personal data as family members, how was the relationship with his father (rumored by many to be represented in Darth Vader) if he was the geek in school or not, etc, etc.
Good for non-fans or persons that know almost nothing about him, pass if you have read or learnt something about this modern myth-maker.

3.0 out of 5 stars George Lucas (A & E Biography), February 12, 2012

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This review is from: George Lucas (A & E Biography) (Paperback)

A good over view of George's life. I enjoyed it very very much, I think George is a very interesting person and this book was a help in my research.