How Star Wars Conquered the Universe
The Past, Present, and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise
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Seslendiren:
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Nick Podehl
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Chris Taylor
In 1973, a young filmmaker named George Lucas scribbled some notes for a far-fetched space-fantasy epic. More than 40 years and $37 billion later, Star Wars-related products outnumber human beings, a stormtrooper army spans the globe, and “Jediism” has become a religion in its own right. Lucas’s creation has grown into far more than a cinematic classic; it is, quite simply, one of the most lucrative, influential, and interactive franchises of all time. Yet until now the complete history of Star Wars - its influences and impact, the controversies it has spawned, its financial growth and long-term prospects - has never been told.
In How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, veteran journalist Chris Taylor traces the series from the difficult birth of the original film through its sequels, the franchise’s death and rebirth, the prequels, and the preparations for a new trilogy. Taylor provides portraits of the friends, writers, artists, producers, and marketers who labored behind the scenes to turn Lucas’s idea into a legend. He also jousts with modern-day Jedi, tinkers with droid builders, and gets inside Boba Fett’s helmet, all to find out how Star Wars has attracted and inspired so many fans for so long.
Since the first film’s release in 1977, Taylor shows, Star Wars has conquered our culture with a sense of lightness and exuberance, while remaining serious enough to influence politics around the world and spread a spirituality that appeals to religious groups and atheists alike. Controversial digital upgrades and critically savaged prequels have actually made the franchise stronger than ever. Now, with a new set of savvy bosses holding the reins and Episode VII on the horizon, it looks like Star Wars is just getting started.
An energetic, fast-moving account of this creative and commercial phenomenon, How Star Wars Conquered the Universe explains how a filmmaker’s fragile dream beat out a surprising number of rivals and gained a die-hard, multigenerational fan base - and why it will be galvanizing our imaginations and minting money for generations to come.
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"Taylor brings a genuine love of pop and nerd culture to this comprehensive retrospective on one of the 20th century's most popular film series.... Taylor has compiled an impressive collection of background research and insider info that any fan would be glad to own." (Publishers Weekly)
"Taylor's fan-boy enthusiasm coupled with his inviting narrative style make this a fun and informative read for sf enthusiasts, media studies and marketing students, film industry professionals, and aspiring Jedi Knights." (Library Journal)
"It's impossible to imagine a Star Wars fan who wouldn't love this book.... It really is hard to imagine a book about Star Wars being any more comprehensive than this one. It's full of information and insight and analysis, and it's so engagingly written that it's a pure joy to read.... There are plenty of books about Star Wars, but very few of them are essential reading. This one goes directly to the top of the pile." (Booklist, starred review)
Great read for fans of the franchise!
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Great Listen.
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Brilliant
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What did you like most about How Star Wars Conquered the Universe?
This unauthorised history of The Star Wars franchise and its creator George Lucas. Taylor's look at how Lucas rose to fame and in doing so created the greatest movie franchise in history comes across as more subjective than the authorised 'Making of..." books which in itself makes for an interesting read. The book covers everything from Lucas' formative years through both star wars trilogies, divorce and selling of franchise lock, stock to Disney.What did you like best about this story?
The story covers alot of the motivation behind Lucas' decisions with historical referencing as well as accounts from friends, colleagues, cast & crew creates a varied and in-depth picture as the story unfolds. The novel gives alternative views and explanations compared to Lucasfilms own accounts and also takes alook at the whole of Fandom. Including the formation and motivation of fan groups such as the 501st, and the controversy behind the fans reactions to the release of the Star Wars prequels.Which character – as performed by Nick Podehl – was your favourite?
Keeping in mind the books running time is 20hrs Podehl's narration keeps it interesting, at times adding extra emphasis and emotion into his delivery to get the authors (and contributors) thoughts across helps to get the intended tone of the prose across.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It was a very interesting listen and one i hope to revisit. Loads and loads of factsAny additional comments?
This is the most up to date recount of Lucas, and Lucasfilm and an interesting look at all corners of the star wars franchise.The history of Star Wars in 20hrs! Great value for money
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Wonderfully structured, weaving the history and making-of aspects with Star Wars culture and fandom.
I didn't think I'd care all that much about the forming of the 501st or the R2 builders club but the fan stuff is just as interesting as the film narrative.
A joy.
Wonderful!
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