The Star Wars Album: Official Collector’s Edition
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George Lucas
Product Specs:
- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 62.3 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 80
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The Star Wars Album: Official Collector’s Edition
The Star Wars Album: Official Collector’s Edition is a digital PDF reproduction of the 1977 Ballantine Books release. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the original Star Wars motion picture and is available for instant download after purchase.
This collector’s edition traces George Lucas’s creative journey, from his early love of science fantasy to the making of his landmark film. It includes archival photographs and reproductions that connect Star Wars to earlier science fiction and movie serials.
Book Overview
The Star Wars Album was published as an official collector’s tie-in during the original release of Star Wars. It presents the film as the culmination of decades of science fiction storytelling, beginning with writers such as Jules Verne and H.G. Wells and continuing through the pulp magazines and Flash Gordon serials.
The album includes production photography by Johnny Jay, Gary Kurtz, and the photographers at Industrial Light and Magic. It also features reproduction shots from the science fiction section taken by Jurgen Volmer and original cover paintings by the Hildebrandt Brothers.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- An inside look at how George Lucas transformed his love of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers into Star Wars.
- A survey of science fiction literature, from Jules Verne and Edgar Allan Poe to Hugo Gernsback and the pulp era.
- Production photographs from the 20th Century-Fox film Star Wars.
- Original cover paintings by the Hildebrandt Brothers.
- Reproductions of vintage science fiction magazine covers and comic-strip art.
- Credits and staff details from the 1977 first edition.
Why This Book Matters
This album captures the cultural moment when Star Wars became one of the biggest box office hits in motion picture history. It preserves the early influences and film-serial traditions that shaped George Lucas’s space fantasy.
For collectors and film historians, the album is a valuable period artifact. It shows how the film was presented to audiences in 1977 and how its creators viewed the science fiction legacy behind it.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 62.3 MB |
| Pages | 80 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books |
| Publication Date | November 1977 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| ASIN | B002I0D7D2 |
| ISBN-10 | 0-345-27591-8 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0345275912 |
| Library of Congress Catalog Card Number | 77-93090 |
| Original Cover Paintings | The Hildebrandt Brothers |
| Copyright | © 1977 Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped, and access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be opened with Kindle apps, Adobe Acrobat, tablet and desktop readers, and most mobile reading applications.
FAQ
How will I receive this item? As a digital download, the PDF becomes available right after purchase.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No, this is a digital file only. There is no shipping.
What devices are supported? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading applications.
This official collector’s album offers a direct connection to the original Star Wars era. Download it today and explore the making of a landmark film.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Page Count | 80 |
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