ONCE UPON A GALAXY

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Summary: Essential for the Star Wars fan
Review: A day-by-day account of the filming of one of the most popular movies of all time, this book contains conversations with each of the actors about the first two Star Wars films. Of particular interest is the film as seen through the eyes of the director, Irvin Kershner, whose interactions were recorded and transcribed for one day on the set.

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Summary: An interesting day-by-day account of the filming of ESB.
Review: A day-by-day account of the filming of one of the most popular movies of all time, this book contains conversations with each of the actors about the first two Star Wars films. Of particular interest is the film as seen through the eyes of the director, Irvin Kershner, whose interactions were recorded and transcribed for one day on the set.

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Summary: The Inside Look...
Review: Alan Arnold had a first hand glimpse behind the scenes of what most fans consider the best Star Wars film out of the Six. From the difficulties of filming on a cold and icy snow blown glacier, to rushing through filming at the massive sound stages at Elstree Studios, Arnold takes us inside for a view that few were aloud to see...and hear.

The price of this paperback book tells of its value and rarity. It is a one of a kind piece of literature that is quickly disappearing from the market. Get a copy while you still can.



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Summary: BEHIND THE SCENES OF A CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE!
Review: Alan Arnold was the publicist on THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. In this journal, Arnold takes you from the very beginning of principal photography to the end of production, detailing all the behind-the-scenes mishaps, adventures and difficulties associated with the filming. Included are interviews with Irvin Kershner, George Lucas, John Williams, all the cast and many of the crew. This is a treasure-trove for STAR WARS fans!

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Summary: BEHIND THE SCENES OF A CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE!
Review: Alan Arnold was the publicist on THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. In this journal, Arnold takes you from the very beginning of principal photography to the end of production, detailing all the behind-the-scenes mishaps, adventures and difficulties associated with the filming. Included are interviews with Irvin Kershner, George Lucas, John Williams, all the cast and many of the crew. This is a treasure-trove for STAR WARS fans!

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Summary: Essential for the Star Wars fan
Review: This book covers many aspects of the filming, and as Arnold has covered decades of movie making before writing this book, he is obviously genuinely impressed with the scale of the production. Good interviews with important members of the cast and crew; even includes Sir Alec Guiness. Especially illuminating chats with Lucas about the overall nine part structure of Star Wars. It's interesting to compare Lucas' initial ideas about the sequels and prequels with what was finally released. The highlight of the book is a transciption of a day spent following Irwin Kershner filming on the carbon freezing chamber set (Secrets revealed include the fact that Jeremy Bulloch as Boba Fett was actually desperate to use the lavatory throughout the whole day's shoot). As a collector of Star Wars related books, I have amassed over a hundred, but this remains my favourite.

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Summary: Great!!!
Review: This combined with The Making of Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Making of the Movie recreates for the reader EVERYTHING that went on during pre-production, production, and post-production and even months after! Excellent book for anyone who loves Star Wars, a must-have.