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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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Summary

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

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Absorbing

I loved it. As I am Star Wars fan. An amazing insite as to what goes on back stage.

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absolutely loved this book

loved loved grew up with Star Wars love everything about it and to have this book and to listen Anthony, it was like I was in a time machine and whisked back to the set Amazing thank you C-3PO

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Amazing!

I loved this book! I am a Star Wars fan and thoroughly enjoyed hearing from Anthony’s perspective!

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IT'S 3P0, OF COURSE ITS PERFECTION

One for fans of the saga set in a galaxy far, far away, and for fans of the inimitable Mr Daniels himself. It's a love story to all those that worked on and brought the supreme of Human Cyborg relations into our lives. And a love story between Mr Daniels and his dear friend 3p0.

Warmer than a Taun Taun meeting a spliced fate on Hoth, it's like you're curled up in a room with Mr Daniels, and he is blithely telling you his story. Truths behind the legends. And life out of his own personal Iron Maiden, all revealed with such honesty and humour.

A must, a treat and a pleasure to have in my library. I'll re-listen to this over and over. You will too.

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Beautiful and eloquent

This book has taken me back to a time I had long forgotten. Truly wonderful

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Thanks Tony !

If your a SW fan then you will enjoy this I certainly did :)
Thanks 3PO!

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Oh my!

What an absolutely glorious listen. This book is alive with all the humour, wit, charm, talent and compassion that we Star Wars fans have come to associate with Anthony Daniels over the years. In places, one might even be forgiven for thinking Threepio was talking!

A remarkable dive into the history of this iconic character, and the too-often forgotten - or, until now, partly unknown - story of the man who made Threepio a star. In so diving, Daniels is also open and honest about his life, reflecting in a thoughtful, measured and entertaining way upon his lifetime of adventures.

My new favourite autobiography! 🤖

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loved it

loved it, will listen to this book over and over again, its a must have for any Star Wars fan.

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A great book from a fine actor who portrayed one of the most iconic characters in science fiction. Great it was to hear all the behind the scenes stories.

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A Great Insight

I thoroughly enjoyed this book offering insight into Anthony Daniels and C-3PO. A brilliant performance.

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