How Star Wars Conquered the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.31 (500 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0465089984 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 488 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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A wonderful, in-depth look at the Star Wars phenomena, its creator and fans When I first heard about Chris Taylor’s book, How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, I was hesitant to pick it up. After all, I’d read just about all the biographies on George Lucas I could find and considered myself an amateur expert on the history of the film franchise. Ever since my brother and I sat on the floor of the Portland Public library and watched a behind the scenes documentary on the making of the original movie, I was fascinated by the world building behind the movie that’s my earliest memory. What could this book possibly tell me I didn&rsqu. Biography of an Empire Let me provide a little bit of background… I bought this book for my husband because he’s of the optimal Star Wars fandom generation. I grew up familiar with the movies thanks to my older brother and distinctly remember seeing the special editions and Episodes I-III in the theater. Neither of us would consider ourselves uber-fans or profess an undying devotion to the franchise, but I was curious about this cultural phenomenon. So…What I enjoyed the most about this book was that it became an immersive experience, because as soon as I started reading abou. This Is The Book You're Looking For A really, really, really good book about our most beloved galaxy far, far away. This has stories and insights I haven't read anywhere about a lot of fan topics, and Chris Taylor feels like a fellow SW friend all the way. The book' style is easy to read, well written, detailed, personal and engaging. Any fan of the SW franchise has to buy this book. PS: I'm not a friend of Chris Taylor. MTFBWY all!
An energetic, fast-moving account of this creative and commercial phenomenon, How Star Wars Conquered the Universe explains how a young filmmaker's fragile dream beat out a surprising number of rivals to gain a diehard, multigenerational fan baseand why it will be galvanizing our imaginations and minting money for generations to come.. In 1973, a young filmmaker named George Lucas scribbled some notes for a far-fetched space-fantasy epic. Now, with a savvy new set of bosses holding the reins and Episode VII on the horizon, it looks like Star Wars is just getting started. Controversial digital upgrades and poorly received prequels have actually made the franchise stronger than ever. Lucas's creation has grown into far more than a cinematic classic; it is, quite simply, one of the most lucrative, influential, and interactive franchises of all time. Yet incredibly, until now the complete history of Star Warsits influences and impact, the controversies it has spawned, its financial growth and long-term prospectshas never been told.In How Star Wars Conquered
It's full of information and insight and analysis, and it's so engagingly written that it's a pure joy to read. This is the book you're looking for.”Lev Grossman, author of the New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogyThis is the best nonfiction Star Wars book I've read and it will appeal to more than just the Star Wars super fan.”GeekyLibraryChris Taylor not only manages to put a fresh spin on an old story, but also takes readers on a memorable trip through the past, present, and future of Star Wars fandom I don't know of any other book that takes such a compre