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A New Hope: The Illustrated Screenplay (Star Wars, Episode IV) [Paperback]

George Lucas (Author)
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Star Wars March 24, 1998
A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY . . .

"It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire."

INTERIOR: REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER--MAIN HALLWAY

The awesome seven-foot-tall Dark Lord of The Sith makes his way into the blinding light of the main passageway. This is Darth Vader, right hand of the Emperor.

VADER: Commander, tear this ship apart until you've found those plans and bring me the Ambassador. I want her alive!

*****
Even the best actors, the most talented director, and the most amazing special effects can't make a great movie without a superb story to build on. Now here is the complete screenplay of the cornerstone  film that launched a science fiction phenomenon.

Experience the capture of Princess Leia by Lord Darth Vader and the evil minions of the Empire . . . Farmboy Luke Skywalker's discovery of her desperate message hidden in the droid R2-D2 . . . Luke's fateful meetings with legendary Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and intergalactic smuggler Han Solo . . . And the climactic battle to destroy the sinister Death Star.

Fully illustrated with the original storyboard art--and featuring hightlights of the famous Rolling Stone interview with George Lucas--this definitive volume is a must for every Star Wars library.


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A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY . . .

"It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire."

INTERIOR: REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER--MAIN HALLWAY

The awesome seven-foot-tall Dark Lord of The Sith makes his way into the blinding light of the main passageway. This is Darth Vader, right hand of the Emperor.

VADER: Commander, tear this ship apart until you've found those plans and bring me the Ambassador. I want her alive!

*****
Even the best actors, the most talented director, and the most amazing special effects can't make a great movie without a superb story to build on. Now here is the complete screenplay of the cornerstone film that launched a science fiction phenomenon.

Experience the capture of Princess Leia by Lord Darth Vader and the evil minions of the Empire . . . Farmboy Luke Skywalker's discovery of her desperate message hidden in the droid R2-D2 . . . Luke's fateful meetings with legendary Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and intergalactic smuggler Han Solo . . . And the climactic battle to destroy the sinister Death Star.

Fully illustrated with the original storyboard art--and featuring hightlights of the famous Rolling Stone interview with George Lucas--this definitive volume is a must for every Star Wars library.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Del Rey; 1st edition (March 24, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345420691
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345420695
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #487,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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George Lucas is the founder of Lucasfilm Ltd., one of the world's leading entertainment companies. He created the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series. Among his story credits are THX 1138, American Graffiti, and the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. He lives in Marin County, California.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars "May the Force be with you when you read this book.", May 10, 2010
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This review is from: A New Hope: The Illustrated Screenplay (Star Wars, Episode IV) (Paperback)
This is awesome. It is a good idea to add some of the storyboard seens into the script. This gives the reader a chance to actually see what George Lucas pictured when he did star wars. And you can see what the actors had to memorize. You can also see what George Lucas wrote and the Deleted scenes. It is a really good book.
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1 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The REAL episode one, August 5, 1999
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This review is from: A New Hope: The Illustrated Screenplay (Star Wars, Episode IV) (Paperback)
If you like Star Wars, buy the ORIGINAL Episode One. The new movie is C**P! This is the first episode in the true series and anything before it is but marketing strategy, and a show of CGI chutzpah. Blech. Save your $$ and buy A New Hope!
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Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
is the young days of Ben Kenobi. It would probably be all different actors. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gantry officer, intercom voice, targeting device, restraining bolt, first trooper, laser pistol, fighters move, laser cannon, docking bay, fourth moon, tractor beam, two robots, little robot
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Princess Leia, Sand People, Ben Kenobi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Dark Lord, Grand Moff Tarkin, Governor Tarkin, Luke Skywalker, Red Five, Master Luke
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