George Lucas: A Life

A thorough and engaging biography of one of the greatest geniuses in the history of cinema.

On May 25, 1977, a troubled, high-budget, independent science fiction film opened in just 32 American theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by the then-little-known George Lucas, the film, originally titled Star Wars , quickly generated block-long lines, broke box office records, and ushered in a new way of producing, selling, and marketing films.

As if Star Wars wasn't already impactful enough, George Lucas was also responsible for consolidating another blockbuster film franchise with Indiana Jones , completely transforming the world of special and sound effects.

Brian Jay Jones recounts in detail the incredible journey of the man who created Darth Vader, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones. In George Lucas: A Life , Lucas's companions, family, and competitors offer a fascinating glimpse into the filmmaker's life story, spanning his childhood in Modesto, his professional successes and failures, the creation of an independent film empire, and his daily life at Skywalker Ranch.