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The Galaxy Britain Built - The British Talent Behind Star Wars

Author : David Whiteley
Publisher : BearManor Media
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Galaxy Britain Built - The British Talent Behind Star Wars written by David Whiteley and published by BearManor Media. This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The untold stories of the British talent behind the biggest movie of all time… In the sweltering heat wave of 1976, the filming of Star Wars was underway at Elstree Studios in North London. No one who was working on the movie could have imagined just how successful the film and franchise would be… ‘The Galaxy Britain Built’ has tracked down the most modest of British talent who brought the galaxy to life. In this book they reveal the secrets behind the creation of some of the most famous costumes, props and sets in movie history. Think you know everything there is to know about Star Wars? Think again… “We called it the laser sword because we were British! I knew the lightsaber was the Excalibur of this film! I made it from a flash tube from a 1940s camera.” “We were going flat out to fill a cantina with aliens. We made foam latex, which filled the room with ammonia and we were painting with toluene paint. We were probably all high at the time!” “I broke down my script; I had a list of weapons, robots, sets, vehicles. I just stared at it in horror thinking, ‘I can’t do this!’ “We got wheelbarrow wheels, some plywood and some polystyrene and we built a Landspeeder.” “Harrison, Carrie and Mark, being American, said they hadn’t tried Yorkshire puddings before! So on that Sunday, we invited them round for lunch…” About the author: David Whiteley is a British TV presenter and filmmaker. Born on May the Fourth (Yes, Star Wars day!), 1977 (the year Star Wars was released), he was destined to be a life-long fan of the movies. Having hit upon the idea of making a documentary about the Brits behind Star Wars, he always felt there were many more stories to tell. Through extensive interviews from 2016 to 2019, David brought those stories together for this book; The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Talent Behind Star Wars.

The Galaxy Britain Built - The British Talent Behind Star Wars (hardback)

Author : David Whiteley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781629334998
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (349 download)

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Download or read book The Galaxy Britain Built - The British Talent Behind Star Wars (hardback) written by David Whiteley and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-24 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Galaxy Britain Built' has tracked down the most modest of British talent who brought the galaxy to life. In this book they reveal the secrets behind the creation of some of the most famous costumes, props and sets in movie history. Think you know everything there is to know about Star Wars? Think again...

21st Century Kaiju

Author : Gordon Arnold
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476689628
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book 21st Century Kaiju written by Gordon Arnold and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once dismissed as a fading genre with little to say to contemporary audiences, the giant monster movie roared back to life in the new millennium. In one of modern cinema's most surprising turnarounds, a wave of 21st-century kaiju films has delivered exciting and thought-provoking viewing to global audiences. In a variety of works that range from action-packed CGI spectacles to more personal, introspective productions commenting on real-world issues of the day, the new millennium has witnessed some of the most intriguing films in any genre, including movies from such acclaimed directors such as Guillermo del Toro, Bong Joon-ho and Peter Jackson. This book takes a sober, multidimensional look at the new class of giant monster movies. It examines the making of these films and their sometimes-obscure meanings. It also covers efforts to reinvent storied kaiju characters from the past, including Godzilla and King Kong, and to transform the genre with movies such as Cloverfield, The Mist, Colossal, and Pacific Rim that feature all-new creatures.

The Star Wars Phenomenon in Britain

Author : Craig Stevens
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476628505
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book The Star Wars Phenomenon in Britain written by Craig Stevens and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the top-grossing Hollywood blockbusters of all time, Star Wars launched one of the most successful movie and licensing franchises in history. Yet much of the film's backstory was set in Britain, where the original trilogy was made and where early efforts at tie-in merchandising were spearheaded. The author provides a detailed account of the saga's British connection, including personal recollections of fans in the UK, exclusive interviews with staff members of Palitoy who took on the challenge of producing millions of toys, and the story of how a group of writers from the underground press in London combined with Marvel comics to produce the first Star Wars expanded universe.

How Star Wars Conquered the Universe

Author : Chris Taylor
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0465097510
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book How Star Wars Conquered the Universe written by Chris Taylor and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1973, a young filmmaker named George Lucas scribbled some notes for a far-fetched space-fantasy epic. Some forty years and 37 billion later, Star Wars -- related products outnumber human beings, a growing 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 incredibly, 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. Providing portraits of the friends, writers, artists, producers, and marketers who labored behind the scenes to turn Lucas's idea into a legend, Taylor 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 in far-flung countries and spread a spirituality that appeals to religious groups and atheists alike. Controversial digital upgrades and poorly received prequels have actually made the franchise stronger than ever. Now, with a savvy new set of 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 young filmmaker's fragile dream beat out a surprising number of rivals to gain a diehard, multigenerational fan base -- and why it will be galvanizing our imaginations and minting money for generations to come.

SF/UK

Author : Daniel O'Brien
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book SF/UK written by Daniel O'Brien and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The British National Bibliography

Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1922 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The British National Bibliography written by Arthur James Wells and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 1922 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Star Wars Dawn of Rebellion The Visual Guide

Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241666376
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars Dawn of Rebellion The Visual Guide written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a deep dive into a turbulent era of the Star Wars galaxy and chart the rise of the Rebellion from the prequel trilogy through Star Wars: Obi-Wan, Star Wars: Andor, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to the original trilogy. For many years, the state of the galaxy between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope was a mystery to Star Wars fans. With the release of Star Wars Rebels and Rogue One, and more recently, Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Star Wars: Andor, an exciting new era has begun to emerge – the Dawn of Rebellion. Before Luke Skywalker ever picked up a lightsaber, the rebels were scattered and desperate bands of idealists, fighting their own battles against the might of the Empire. Victories were few, losses high, and danger ever-present. This Visual Guide charts this darkest of times, revealing all of the key characters, locations, vehicles, and weapons from the hit Disney+ series, with supporting material from the Skywalker saga. Includes exclusive new cross-section artwork of the Fondor haulcraft. © AND TM 2023 LUCASFILM LTD.

Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope - The Official Celebration Special

Author : Jonathan Wilkins
Publisher : Titan Comics
ISBN 13 : 178586307X
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (858 download)

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Download or read book Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope - The Official Celebration Special written by Jonathan Wilkins and published by Titan Comics. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Star Wars: A New Hope: The Official Celebration Special pays tribute to the 1977 movie that started the Star Wars franchise. Discover how George Lucas created an epic story that has enthralled generation after generation for 40 years, and learn how the worlds, aliens and droids made the journey from the mind of a very independent filmmaker to become icons of popular culture.

A Brief Guide to Star Wars

Author : Brian J. Robb
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1780335830
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book A Brief Guide to Star Wars written by Brian J. Robb and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Lucas was a rebel, refusing to make films in the style of the dying studio system, relentlessly pushing the technology of the day, and almost alone in understanding the potential of merchandising; but he was a rebel who built an empire. From the staggering unexpected success of the original Star Wars in 1977, when cinema attendances exceeded 20 million for the first time since 1963, through The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, then the 'dark times', the 16 years leading to the blockbusting prequel trilogy - this is the fascinating story of how it all happened. Life-long Star Wars fan and movie journalist Brian J. Robb edited the official Star Wars magazine for a decade and visited the sets of Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith in Australia (observing director George Lucas at work), as well as the famous Skywalker Ranch. He has interviewed many of the stars and crew of all six Star Wars movies.

Billboard

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 2002-04-27 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Review

Author : Neil Barron
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 0893706094
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Review written by Neil Barron and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review" was founded in 1979 to provide comprehensive coverage of all the major and minor books being released in the genre at that time. This was the golden era of SF publishing, with a thousand titles (old and new) hitting the stands and the bookshelves each and every year. From the older classics to the newest speculative fiction, this was the period when the best and the brightest shined forth their talents. SF&FBR included reviews by writers in the field, by amateur critics, and by litterateurs and University professors. Over a thousand books were covered during the single year of publication, many of them having been reviewed no where else, before or since. The January 1980 issue includes a comprehensive index of all the works featured during the preceding year. This reprint will be a welcome addition to the literature of science fiction and fantasy criticism. Neil Barron is a retired bibliographer and literary critic, editor of the acclaimed "Anatomy of Wonder" series. Robert Reginald was the publisher for twenty-five years of Borgo Press, and has authored over 110 books of his own."

Youth and Media

Author : Andy Ruddock
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446290786
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Youth and Media written by Andy Ruddock and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When societies worry about media effects, why do they focus so much on young people? Is advertising to blame for binge drinking? Do films and video games inspire school shootings? Tackling these kinds of questions, Youth and Media explains why young people are at the centre of how we understand the media. Exploring key issues in politics, technology, celebrity, advertising, gender and globalization, Andy Ruddock offers a fascinating introduction to how media define the identities and social imaginations of young people. The result is a systematic guide to how the notion of media influence 'works' when daily life compels young people to act out their relationships through media content and technologies. Complete with helpful chapter guides, summaries and lively case studies drawn from a truly global context, Youth and Media is an engaging and accessible introduction to how the media shape our lives. This book is ideal for students of media studies, communication studies and sociology.

British Political History, 1867–2001

Author : Malcolm Pearce
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136453539
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book British Political History, 1867–2001 written by Malcolm Pearce and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition of British Political History, 1867–2001 is an accessible summary of major political developments in British history over the last 140 years. Analyzing the changing nature of British society and Britain's role on the world stage, Malcolm Pearce and Geoffrey Stewart also outline the growth of democracy and the growth in the power of the state against a background of party politics. New coverage includes: domestic affairs from 1992 to 2001 John Major's Government the creation of 'New' Labour and the 'Third Way' Blair's first ministry developments in Northern Ireland from 1995 through the Easter Peace Deal into 2001 the 2001 General Election results and implications. Students of British politics and history will find this the perfect resource for their studies.

The Empire Strikes Back

Author : Rebecca Harrison
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1911239996
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book The Empire Strikes Back written by Rebecca Harrison and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), the second film in the original Star Wars trilogy, is often cited as the 'best' and most popular Star Wars movie. In her compelling study, Rebecca Harrison draws on previously unpublished archival research to reveal a variety of original and often surprising perspectives on the film, from the cast and crew who worked on its production through to the audiences who watched it in cinemas. Harrison guides readers on a journey that begins with the film's production in 1979 and ends with a discussion about its contemporary status as an object of reverence and nostalgia. She demonstrates how Empire's meaning and significance has continually shifted over the past 40 years not only within the franchise, but also in broader conversations about film authorship, genre, and identity. Offering new insights and original analysis of Empire via its cultural context, production history, textual analysis, exhibition, reception, and post-1980 re-evaluations of the film, the book provides a timely and relevant reassessment of this enduringly popular film.

Wemyss' Chronology of the American Stage

Author : Francis Courtney Wemyss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Wemyss' Chronology of the American Stage written by Francis Courtney Wemyss and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Oxford Illustrated History of Science

Author : Iwan Rhys Morus
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019164031X
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (916 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Illustrated History of Science written by Iwan Rhys Morus and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-09 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Illustrated History of Science is the first ever fully illustrated global history of science, from Aristotle to the atom bomb - and beyond. The first part of the book tells the story of science in both East and West from antiquity to the Enlightenment: from the ancient Mediterranean world to ancient China; from the exchanges between Islamic and Christian scholars in the Middle Ages to the Chinese invention of gunpowder, paper, and the printing press; from the Scientific Revolution of sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe to the intellectual ferment of the eighteenth century. The chapters that follow focus on the increasingly specialized story of science since end of the eighteenth century, covering experimental science in the laboratory from Michael Faraday to CERN; the exploration of nature, from intrepid Victorian explorers to twentieth century primatologists; the mapping of the universe, from the discovery of Uranus to Big Bang theory; the impact of evolutionary ideas, from Lamarck, Darwin, and Wallace to DNA; and the story of theoretical physics, from James Clark Maxwell to Quantum Theory and beyond. A concluding chapter reflects on how scientists have communicated their work to a wider public, from the Great Exhibition of 1851 to the internet in the early twenty-first century.