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I Am C-3PO

The Inside Story

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I Am C-3PO

By: Anthony Daniels, J.J. Abrams - foreword
Narrated by: Anthony Daniels, J.J. Abrams
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About this listen

DK Audio presents the audiobook edition of I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story, written and read by Anthony Daniels.

Including a foreword written and read by J.J. Abrams and a selection of music from the Star Wars films, composed by John Williams.

The odds of me ever writing a book were approximately...Oh, never mind. My golden companion worries about such things - I don’t. I have indeed now written a book - telling my story, in my voice, not his - recognising that our voices and our stories are inextricably intertwined.”

When Star Wars burst on to the big screen in 1977, an unfailingly polite golden droid called C-3PO captured imaginations around the globe. But C-3PO wasn’t an amazing display of animatronics with a unique and unforgettable voice-over.

Inside the metal costume was an actor named Anthony Daniels.

In this deeply personal memoir, Anthony Daniels recounts his experiences of the epic cinematic adventure that has influenced pop culture for more than 40 years. For the very first time, he candidly describes his most intimate memories as the only actor to appear in every Star Wars film - from his first meeting with George Lucas to the final, emotional days on the set of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

With a foreword by J.J. Abrams, this book is a nostalgic look back at the Skywalker saga as it comes to a close. I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story reveals Anthony Daniels’ vulnerability, how he established his role and what he accomplished, and takes listeners on a journey that just happens to start in a galaxy far, far away.

Music from the original motion picture soundtracks for A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi was composed and conducted by John Williams. It was performed by the London symphony orchestra in 1977, 1979/80 and 1983. Copyright to the remastered 2018 recordings are held by Walt Disney Records & Lucasfilm Ltd.

Music from the original motion picture soundtracks for A Phantom Menace was composed and conducted by John Williams. It was performed again by the London Symphony Orchestra in 1999. Copyright to the remastered 2018 recordings are held by Walt Disney Records & Lucasfilm Ltd.

Music from the Star Wars movie The Force Awakens was composed by John Williams, conducted by John Williams and William Ross and performed by the Hollywood Freelance Studio Symphony in 2015. Copyright to the 2015 recording is held by Walt Disney Records & Lucasfilm Ltd.

©2019 Anthony Daniels (P)2019 Dorling Kindersley Limited
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Critic reviews

“Gloriously witty, keen and spirited” (J.J. Abrams, Director of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)

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A fantastic listen. A well written and read book. I couldnt imagine it being read by anyone else. Like he did and does with C3PO Anthony Daniels brings this book to life. Listening to this book it is easy to imagine being there watching everything happening. A book that is best listened too than read as Anthony Daniels just makes it better and is how I will be recommending to my friends how to read/listen to this amazing book. It really is a masterpiece. Thank you Anthony Daniels for bringing both this book and the much loved C3PO to life.

A must listen for all Star Wars fans

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Absolutely brilliant, detailed and honest account by man that played one of my childhood heroes. listened to this whole book in just two days and found it fascinating. First class listen.

C-3PO doesn't do stairs....

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this is a totally "out of this world" listen. thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.

wow

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Behind the scenes of an actor's portrayal of an infamous droid. Enlightening, Engaging and Sweet.

A lovingly crafted tribute

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Definitely worth buying this as an audiobook. Hearing Anthony Daniels narrating the book brings it all to life.

Great recording!

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