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The Making of Star Wars (Enhanced Edition)

By: J. W. Rinzler

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The Making of Star Wars (Enhanced Edition)

By: J. W. Rinzler

This enhanced eBook transforms The Making of Star Wars into an immersive multimedia experience worthy of the original film. It features exclusive content pulled from the Lucasfilm archives by author J. W. Rinzler: • 26 minutes of rare behind-the-scenes video* • 29 minutes of rare audio interviews with the cast and crew • New bonus photos and artwork not found in the print edition After the 1973 success of American Graffiti, filmmaker George Lucas made the fateful decision to pursue a longtime dream project: a space fantasy movie unlike any ever produced. Lucas envisioned a swashbuckling SF saga inspired by the Flash Gordon serials, classic American westerns, the epic cinema of Japanese auteur Akira Kurosawa, and mythological heroes. Its original title: The Star Wars. The rest is history, and how it was made is a story as entertaining and exciting as the movie that has enthralled millions for more than thirty years—a story that has never been told as it was meant to be. Until now. Using his unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm Archives and its trove of “lost” interviews, photos, production notes, factoids, and anecdotes, Star Wars scholar J. W. Rinzler hurtles readers back in time for a one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes look at the nearly decade-long quest of George Lucas and his key collaborators to make the “little” movie that became a phenomenon. It’s all here: • the evolution of the now-classic story and characters—including “Annikin Starkiller” and “a huge green-skinned monster with no nose and large gills” named Han Solo • excerpts from George Lucas’s numerous, ever-morphing script drafts • the birth of Industrial Light & Magic, the special-effects company that revolutionized Hollywood filmmaking • the studio-hopping and budget battles that nearly scuttled the entire project • the director’s early casting saga, which might have led to a film spoken mostly in Japanese—including the intensive auditions that won the cast members their roles and made them legends • the grueling, nearly catastrophic location shoot in Tunisia and the subsequent breakneck dash at Elstree Studios in London • the who’s who of young film rebels who pitched in to help—including Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and Brian DePalma But perhaps most exciting, and rarest of all, are the interviews conducted before and during production and immediately after the release of Star Wars—in which George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Sir Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, composer John Williams, effects masters Dennis Muren, Richard Edlund, and John Dykstra, Phil Tippett, Rick Baker, legendary production designer John Barry, and a host of others share their fascinating tales from the trenches and candid opinions of the film that would ultimately change their lives. No matter how you view the spectrum of this phenomenon, The Making of Star Wars stands as a crucial document—rich in fascination and revelation—of a genuine cinematic and cultural touchstone. *Video may not play on all readers. Please check your user manual for details.

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034554286X

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The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

By: J. W. Rinzler

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The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

By: J. W. Rinzler

In this lavish fortieth-anniversary tribute to the blockbuster film Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, New York Times bestselling author J. W. Rinzler draws back the curtain to reveal the intense drama and magnificent wizardry behind the hit movie—arguably the fan favorite of the Star Wars Saga. Following his The Making of Star Wars, the author has once again made use of his unlimited access to the Lucasfilm Archives and its hidden treasures of previously unpublished interviews, photos, artwork, and production mementos. The result is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes, up-close-and-personal look at the trials and triumphs, risks and close calls, inspiration, perspiration, and imagination that went into every facet of this cinematic masterpiece. Here’s the inside scoop on: • the evolution of the script, from story conference and treatment to fifth draft, as conceived, written, and rewritten by George Lucas, famed science-fiction author Leigh Brackett, and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan • the development of new key characters, including roguish hero Lando Calrissian, sinister bounty hunter Boba Fett, and iconic Jedi Master Yoda • the challenges of shooting the epic ice planet battle in the frozen reaches of Norway and of conjuring up convincing creatures and craft—from tauntauns and snowspeeders to Imperial walkers • the construction of a life-sized Millennium Falcon and the swamp planet Dagobah inside a specially built soundstage in Elstree Studios • the technique behind master Muppeteer Frank Oz’s breathing life into the breakthrough character Yoda • the creation of the new, improved Industrial Light & Magic visual effects facility and the founding of the now-legendary Skywalker Ranch In addition, of course, are rare on-the-scene interviews with all the major players: actors Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and David Prowse; director Irvin Kershner; producer Gary Kurtz; effects specialists Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston, and Phil Tippett; composer John Williams; and many others. Punctuating the epic account is a bounty of drawings, storyboards, and paintings by Ralph McQuarrie, Joe Johnston, and Ivor Beddoes, along with classic and rare production photos. An added bonus is a Foreword by acclaimed director Ridley Scott. The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a fittingly glorious celebration of an undisputed space-fantasy movie milestone. Search your feelings, you know it to be true.

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Random House Worlds

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0345509617

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Facing Fearful Odds

The Siege of Wake Island

By: Gregory J. W. Urwin

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Facing Fearful Odds

The Siege of Wake Island

By: Gregory J. W. Urwin

Facing Fearful Odds is based on interviews and correspondence gathered from more than seventy of Wake's American defenders and on research in archival and printed sources. The book covers the planning and political struggles that began Wake Island's transformation into a naval air station and submarine base, the U.S. Navy's eleventh-hour efforts to garrison and fortify Wake, and the various air, sea, and land attacks that resulted in the atoll's capture by the Imperial Japanese Navy. This study attempts to correct the myths that shroud what happened on the atoll. - from preface.

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803295626

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1867. Directory of the County of Bruce, Canada West

By: J. W. Rooklidge

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1867. Directory of the County of Bruce, Canada West

By: J. W. Rooklidge

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

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The Pharmacology of Synapses

International Series of Monographs in Pure and Applied Biology: Zoology

By: J. W. Phillis

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The Pharmacology of Synapses

International Series of Monographs in Pure and Applied Biology: Zoology

By: J. W. Phillis

The Pharmacology of Synapses details the advancements in the understanding of synaptic pharmacology. The book examines the development in various areas of synaptic pharmacology research. The text first covers the basic concepts of synaptic pharmacology, and then proceeds to tackling the metabolism of acetylcholine. Next, the selection deals with monoamine in the central nervous system, and neuromuscular transmission in vertebrates. The text also discusses the pharmacology of autonomic ganglia. Chapters 7 and 8 detail the pharmacological studies on neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The ninth chapter deals with the neuromuscular transmission in invertebrates, while the 10th chapter deals with drugs, transmission, and molluskan neurons. The book will be of great use to researchers and practitioners of pharmacology, neurology, biological psychology, and psychiatry.

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Elsevier

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1483186520

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The Micrographic Dictionary

Vol. 1

By: J. W. Griffith,Arthur Henfrey

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The Micrographic Dictionary

Vol. 1

By: J. W. Griffith,Arthur Henfrey

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

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3385254574

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The Complete Making of Indiana Jones

The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films

By: J. W. Rinzler,Laurent Bouzereau

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The Complete Making of Indiana Jones

The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films

By: J. W. Rinzler,Laurent Bouzereau

From Raiders of the Lost Ark to The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull The man with the hat is back–in the definitive behind-the-scenes look at the Indiana Jones epic action saga. When George Lucas and Steven Spielberg put their heads together to create a no-holds-barred action-adventure movie, bigger-than-life hero Indiana Jones was born. The rest is breathtaking, record-breaking box-office history. Now comes an all-new Indiana Jones feature film: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Here’s your chance to go on location for an up-close, all-access tour of the year’s most eagerly anticipated blockbuster, as well as the classics. The Complete Making of Indiana Jones is a crash course in movie magic-making–showcasing the masters of the craft and served up by veteran entertainment chroniclers J. W. Rinzler and Laurent Bouzereau. Inside you’ll find: • exclusive on-set interviews with the entire cast and crew of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, including Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, and John Hurt–plus director Steven Spielberg, executive producer George Lucas, screenwriter David Koepp, and the incredible production team that built some of the most fantastic sets ever. • hundreds of full-color images–from storyboards, concept paintings, and set design schematics to still photos from all four films with candid action shots of the productions in progress • an in-depth chronicle of the making of the first three Indiana Jones movies–Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade–including transcripts of the original concept meetings, cast and crew anecdotes, production photos, and information on scenes that were cut from the final films • never-before-seen artwork and archival gems from the Lucasfilm Archives • and much more! Don’t miss the thrilling new movie or this definitive making-of opus. It’s as essential to fans as that trusty bullwhip is to Indy!

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Random House Worlds

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0345501292

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The 1914 Star to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines

By: WH Fevyer,JW Wilson

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The 1914 Star to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines

By: WH Fevyer,JW Wilson

The Royal Navy's entitlement to the 1914 Star was almost exclusively restricted to the RN Division though personnel from a few other minor units - including, for example, Sick Berth staff from HMS Pembroke - also qualified. To qualify one had to have served in France/Belgium between 5th August and 22nd November 1914. This splendid work of research lists all those who were entitled to the Star, battalion by battalion, unit by unit. There is an excellent introduction giving the background to the formation of the RN Division and some of the arguments about RN entitlement to the star (the Admiralty was initially against it), and at the end there is a section devoted to the `story' of the Star from the Navy's viewpoint based on selected extracts from the Admiralty case file. Here we can read correspondence between the King, Admiralty and the War Office, Fleet and Army Orders and Press releases. A fascinating document which shows there is more to it than meets the eye in the creation of a campaign medal.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1781501971

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9781781501979

Advances in Nuclear Physics

Volume 15

By: J.W. Negele

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Advances in Nuclear Physics

Volume 15

By: J.W. Negele

Analytic Insights into Intermediate-Energy Hadron-Nucleus Scattering," by R. D. Amado, presents a review of optical diffraction leading into discussions of elastic scattering, single- and multistep inelastic scattering, spin observables, and directions indicated for further research. "Recent Developments in Quasi-Free Nucleon-Nucleon Scattering," by P. Kitching, W. J. McDonald, Th. A. J. Maris, and C. A. Z. Vascon cellos, opens with a comprehensive review of the theory, going on to detail frontier research advances in spin dependence in (p, 2p) scattering, isospin dependence, and other quasi-free reactions. The final chapter, "Energetic Particle Emission in Nuclear Reactions" by D. H. Boal, explores new findings regarding direct interactions in the nucleus, thermalization and multiple scattering in nucleon emission, light fragment formation, and production of intermediate-mass fragments. A valuable and instructive trio of papers, Volume 15 of Advances in Nuclear Physics will be of interest to nonspecialists as well as specialists in the fields of nuclear physics, high-energy physics, and theoretical physics.

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1461324238

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Precipitation Hardening

Theory and Applications

By: J. W. Martin

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Precipitation Hardening

Theory and Applications

By: J. W. Martin

Precipitation Hardening (or age-hardening) is an important technique for the metal-using industries. The process is used to enhance the mechanical properties of a wide range of alloys, notably those based on aluminium, but also embracing some nickel and other non-ferrous alloys as well as certain steels. It is important that the mechanisms that produce this improvement in properties are understood so that the desired properties can be optimised. This book provides a thorough treatment and grounding in the subject for the student of materials science and engineering, as well as guidance, for those using the process in industry and in research. A number of excerpts from classic papers are included, which illustrate the development of precipitation hardening from being an art to a science.Precipitation Hardening (or age-hardening) is an important technique for the metal-using industries. The process is used to enhance the mechanical properties of a wide range of alloys, notably those based on aluminium, but also embracing some nickel and other non-ferrous alloys as well as certain steels. It is important that the mechanisms that produce this improvement in properties are understood so that the desired properties can be optimised. This book provides a thorough treatment and grounding in the subject for the student of materials science and engineering, as well as guidance, for those using the process in industry and in research. A number of excerpts from classic papers are included, which illustrate the development of precipitation hardening from being an art to a science.

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0080984894

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20th century bookkeeping and accounting

By: J.W. Baker

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20th century bookkeeping and accounting

By: J.W. Baker

A treatise on modern bookkeeping, accounting, and business customs, as illustrated in the "business transactions" which accompany this text. For use in all schools that teach bookkeeping and accounting.

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Рипол Классик

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5871434177

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9785871434178

The Great Rift Valley

By: J.W. Gregory

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The Great Rift Valley

By: J.W. Gregory

First printed in 1896, this is a "Narrative of a Journey to Mount Kenya and Lake Baringo with Some Account of the Geology, Natural History, Anthropology and Future Prospect of British East Africa.

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1317845501

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Plants for Medicines

A Chemical and Pharmacological Survey of Plants in the Australian Region

By: DJ Collins,CCJ Culvenor,JA Lamberton,JW Loder,JR Price

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Plants for Medicines

A Chemical and Pharmacological Survey of Plants in the Australian Region

By: DJ Collins,CCJ Culvenor,JA Lamberton,JW Loder,JR Price

This book gives details of alkaloid and anti-tumour screening by the CSIRO of nearly 2000 species, the pharmacological testing of the alkaloids of selected species, and the chemical fractionation of those species which had reproducible tumour-inhibiting properties. The book includes 64 colour plates and over 400 line illustrations of chemical structures.

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0643102744

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Iron in Soils and Clay Minerals

By: J.W. Stucki,B.A. Goodman,U. Schwertmann

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Iron in Soils and Clay Minerals

By: J.W. Stucki,B.A. Goodman,U. Schwertmann

Probably more than any other element, iron markedly influences the chemical and physical properties of soils and sediments in the earth. Considering its transition metal status, with potential variation in electronic configuration, ionic radius, and magnetic moment, combined with its abundance and relatively large mass, little wonder that one sees its unique influence on every hand. Pre sentations at the NATO Advanced Study Institute (NATO AS!) on Iron in Soils and Clay Minerals reviewed and discussed the occurrence, behavior, and properties of Fe-bearing minerals found in soils and in the clay mineral groups kaolinite, smectite, and mica. Also discussed at the NATO AS! were the basic chemical properties of Fe, methods for separating and identifying Fe in minerals, and the role of Fe minerals in weathering and other soil-forming processes. The present publication is the reviewed and edited proceedings of that Advanced Study Institute. The sequence of chapters follows the general pattern beginning with introductory chapters which overview the general occurrence of Fe in the earth and its chemistry, both generally and in mineral environments, followed by identification and characterization methods for Fe and Fe phases in minerals. The properties and behavior of Fe oxides, Fe-bearing clay minerals, and other Fe minerals in soils are then described, and the text ends with a summary of the role of Fe in soil-forming processes. A Table of Contents and subject index are provided to assist the reader in finding specific topics within the text.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9400940076

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9789400940079

China War Medal 1900

to the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines

By: W. H. Fevyer,J. W. Wilson

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China War Medal 1900

to the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines

By: W. H. Fevyer,J. W. Wilson

For the first time, a complelte record meticulously compiled of all medals awarded to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines for the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, also including the following: Legation Guard New South Wales Defence Force Victorian Naval Defence Force South Australian Defence Force Royal Indian Marine Naval Depot Wei-Hai-Wei Medals analysed and listed by bars. All no-bar medals included. Returned and duplicate medals listed in full Medals presented by HM The King noted Full and detailed Casualty Roll compiled from various sources Selected Naval Despatches are included for a fuller insight into the part played by Naval Forces in the China War of 1900.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1781504253

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9781781504253

Soil Physics

By: T. J. Marshall,J. W. Holmes,C. W. Rose

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Soil Physics

By: T. J. Marshall,J. W. Holmes,C. W. Rose

Now in its third edition, this textbook gives a comprehensive account of soil physics with emphasis on field applications for students and research workers engaged in water resources studies, soil sciences, and plant sciences. The authors have added chapters on soil erosion, conservation, and the role of soil in affecting water quality to this new edition. The book gives an account of how water influences the structure and strength of soil; how plants absorb water from soils; how water from rain and irrigation enters the soil and flows through it to contribute to stream flow and flow in artificial drains; how soluble salts and chemical pollutants are transported; how soils are eroded by water and wind; and how the evaporation rate from the land surface is influenced by soil water supply, the nature of the plant cover and the evaporative power of the atmosphere. This book will be useful to students and research workers in environmental sciences, hydrology, agriculture, soil science, and civil engineering.

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0521457661

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Book's by J.W. Johnston

The Making of Star Wars (Enhanced Edition)

The Making of Star Wars (Enhanced Edition)

The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Facing Fearful Odds

Facing Fearful Odds

1867. Directory of the County of Bruce, Canada West

1867. Directory of the County of Bruce, Canada West

The Pharmacology of Synapses

The Pharmacology of Synapses

The Micrographic Dictionary

The Micrographic Dictionary

The Complete Making of Indiana Jones

The Complete Making of Indiana Jones

The 1914 Star to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines

The 1914 Star to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines

Advances in Nuclear Physics

Advances in Nuclear Physics

Precipitation Hardening

Precipitation Hardening

20th century bookkeeping and accounting

20th century bookkeeping and accounting

The Great Rift Valley

The Great Rift Valley

Plants for Medicines

Plants for Medicines

Iron in Soils and Clay Minerals

Iron in Soils and Clay Minerals

China War Medal 1900

China War Medal 1900

Soil Physics

Soil Physics

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