From the momentStar Warsburst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybridDarth Vader. In 1999, creatorGeorge Lucasbegan the story of how Anakin Skywalker grew up to train as a Jedi under Obi-Wan Kenobi, found love with the Queen of Naboo, Padmé Amidala, before turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man.After driving the development ofnascent digital technology, George Lucas perceived how he could create new creatures and new worlds on a grander scale than ever before. He created thefirst digital blockbuster, andmet fierce resistancewhen he pushed for widespread digital cameras, sets, characters, and projection all of which are now used throughout the industry. He essentiallypopularized the modern way of making movies.Made with thefull cooperation of George Lucas and Lucasfilm, this second volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy Episode IThe Phantom Menace, Episode IIAttack of the Clones, and Episode IIIRevenge of the Sithand featuresexclusive interviews with Lucas and his collaborators. The book is profusely illustrated withscript pages,production documents,concept art,storyboards,on-set photography,stills, andposters.
