Lucas Wars: The True Story of George Lucas and the Creation of Star Wars -- Renaud Roche, Hardcover
Rebellious child who cheated death. Indomitable visionary. And mastermind behind one of the world's most enduring fandoms: Star Wars. "An epic tale of creative struggles and triumph." --Jeffrey Brown, bestselling author of Darth Vader and Son
In a tale befitting the saga he created, Lucas Wars follows George Lucas's journey from aimless dreamer to filmmaking trailblazer and prodigy of the New Hollywood movement. While his fellow rising stars--directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese--craft The Godfather, Jaws, and Taxi Driver, Lucas follows his childhood dreams and begins work on an epic fantasy . . . which, he soon discovers, is not without its epic challenges. Writer Laurent Hopman and artist Renaud Roche dive deep into the creative process behind Star Wars: A New Hope, from the hell of casting to the nightmare of filming. Lucas is forced to juggle actor quarrels, a secret love affair, costume and set mishaps, and constant pushback from film execs. But despite it all, a landmark movie emerges--one that changes the medium of film forever. Lucas Wars is an exhilarating underdog story and a unique glimpse into the world of cinema. But most of all, it's an ode to the magic of childhood and the value of perseverance.Author: Renaud Roche
Publisher: 23rd St.
Published: 9/16/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55 lbs
Size: 9.1" H x 7.2" L x 1" W
ISBN: 9781250367402
