The Star Wars Archives. Episodes I-VI

May the Force Be with YouWhen debuting in 1977, Star Wars captivated audiences and critics alike, heralded as a groundbreaking addition to pop culture and praised for its fast-paced narrative and innovative special effects, crafting a fantastical space fairy tale. This film, along with its subsequent episodes, sparked a global sensation, marking enormous triumphs for George Lucas’s Lucasfilm, the special effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic, and Twentieth Century Fox. Over the span of 28 years, with six films, Lucas fashioned a contemporary monomyth that echoes within the child in us all.The saga starts with Anakin Skywalker, trained by Obi-Wan Kenobi as a Jedi, who falls in love with Queen Padmé Amidala of Naboo, ultimately succumbing to the dark side, transforming into a being more machine than man. In the years that follow, we accompany Luke Skywalker, a humble moisture farmer, on his adventurous voyage through the galaxy, encountering intriguing figures such as the enigmatic Obi-Wan Kenobi, space rogues Han Solo and Chewbacca, faithful droids C-3PO and R2-D2, courageous Princess Leia, and the fearsome Darth Vader, who serves the sinister Emperor.George Lucas's spectacular vision led to the advancement of visual effects and digital technology, revolutionizing the way visual entertainment is created and consumed. With the full cooperation of Lucasfilm, Paul Duncan and the TASCHEN team explore the extensive Lucasfilm archives to assemble a richly illustrated book. This publication is filled with script excerpts, production documents, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, stills, and promotional materials from the six Star Wars films crafted by George Lucas.