The Making of Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Laurent Bouzereau (First Edition 1999) Ex Libris

Oversized Hardcover/Coffee Table Book with DJ in Fine (FN) condition. Pages clean and straight. 

First Edition.

The Ultimate Behind-the-Scenes Tour de Force

In 1977, George Lucas brought Star Wars to the big screen–and made cinema history. Now, more than twenty years later, the visionary writer-director, his brilliant crew of special-effects wizards, and an exciting cast of talented stars have united to make the long-awaited and eagerly anticipated Episode I of the Star Wars epic.

Star Wars: The Making of Episode I is your exclusive entrée backstage where the wonders of the newest chapter in the Star Wars saga are brought to life, including

– A series of exclusive interviews with George Lucas as he discusses the genesis of the Star Wars story, from themes to scenes to dialogue

– The development of such classic characters as young Jedi student Obi-Wan Kenobi and R2-D2–plus intriguing newcomers Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, and Jar Jar Binks

– The creation of new state-of-the-art creatures and special effects by the legendary Industrial Light & Magic team

– Pre-production: from storyboarding, set-building, and model-making to costume design and the casting of pivotal roles

– Post-production: Including editing, scoring, and combining computer generated effects with live-action footage

– Shooting in England, Italy, and Tunisia, with stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, and Natalie Portman

– Hundreds of drawings and photographs

Witness all the movie-making magic behind the sensational Star Wars saga’s newest episode!