{"product_id":"george-lucas-a-life-paperback","title":"George Lucas: A Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Jay Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential biography of the influential and beloved filmmaker George Lucas.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called \u003ci\u003eThe Star Wars\u003c\/i\u003e quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now, the author of the bestselling biography \u003ci\u003eJim Henson\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a long-awaited, revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e If \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. His innovation and ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light \u0026amp; Magic, and THX sound. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrian Jay Jones is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eJim Henson: The Biography\u003c\/i\u003e. He worked for nearly two decades as a public policy analyst and speechwriter, and has a degree in English literature from the University of New Mexico. He lives in Maryland with his wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 8 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 21, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762327945504,"sku":"9780316257428","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b72f7b51da593a50ea637633af3022c6.webp?v=1780219685","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/george-lucas-a-life-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}