Star Wars Mythmaking
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Star Wars Mythmaking
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Author : Jody Duncan
language : en
Publisher: Lucas Books
Release Date : 2002
Star Wars Mythmaking written by Jody Duncan and has been published by Lucas Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Performing Arts categories.
From set designs to character development, the most complete, official tour behind-the-scenes at "Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones."
The Making Of Star Wars Revenge Of The Sith
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Author : J. W. Rinzler
language : en
Publisher: Lucas Books
Release Date : 2005
The Making Of Star Wars Revenge Of The Sith written by J. W. Rinzler and has been published by Lucas Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Performing Arts categories.
Venture behind the scenes of the making of Star Wars, revenge of the Sith.
The Myth Awakens
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Author : Ken Derry
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2018-09-13
The Myth Awakens written by Ken Derry and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-13 with Performing Arts categories.
The trailers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens made a strong impression on fans. Many were excited by what they saw as a return to the spirit of George Lucas's 1977 creation. Others--including several white supremacy groups--were upset and offended by key differences, most notably the shift away from a blond, blue-eyed, male protagonist. When the film was finally released, reactions similarly seemed to hinge on whether or not The Force Awakens renewed the "mythic" aspects of the original trilogy in ways that fans approved of. The Myth Awakens examines the religious implications of this phenomenon, considering the ways in which myth can function to reinforce "traditional" social and political values. In their analyses the authors of this book reflect on fan responses in relation to various elements of (and changes to) the Star Wars canon--including toys, video games, and novels, as well as several of the films. They do so using a variety of critical tools, drawing from studies of gender, race, psychology, politics, authority, music, ritual, and memory.
Myth Media And Culture In Star Wars
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Author : Douglas Brode
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2012-06-14
Myth Media And Culture In Star Wars written by Douglas Brode and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-14 with Performing Arts categories.
In 1977, Star Wars blazed across the screen to become one of the highest grossing and most beloved movies of all time. In Myth, Media, and Culture in Star Wars: An Anthology, Douglas Brode and Leah Deyneka have assembled an intriguing collection of essays that address the influences that shaped the films, as well as the impact the franchise has had on popular culture. This diverse collection investigates the dynamic force that Star Wars has become in popular culture from every imaginable angle.
How Star Wars Conquered The Universe
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Author : Chris Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-10-06
How Star Wars Conquered The Universe written by Chris Taylor and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-06 with Performing Arts categories.
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.
Building Imaginary Worlds
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Author : Mark J.P. Wolf
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-03-14
Building Imaginary Worlds written by Mark J.P. Wolf and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-14 with Literary Criticism categories.
Mark J.P. Wolf’s study of imaginary worlds theorizes world-building within and across media, including literature, comics, film, radio, television, board games, video games, the Internet, and more. Building Imaginary Worlds departs from prior approaches to imaginary worlds that focused mainly on narrative, medium, or genre, and instead considers imaginary worlds as dynamic entities in and of themselves. Wolf argues that imaginary worlds—which are often transnarrative, transmedial, and transauthorial in nature—are compelling objects of inquiry for Media Studies. Chapters touch on: a theoretical analysis of how world-building extends beyond storytelling, the engagement of the audience, and the way worlds are conceptualized and experienced a history of imaginary worlds that follows their development over three millennia from the fictional islands of Homer’s Odyssey to the present internarrative theory examining how narratives set in the same world can interact and relate to one another an examination of transmedial growth and adaptation, and what happens when worlds make the jump between media an analysis of the transauthorial nature of imaginary worlds, the resulting concentric circles of authorship, and related topics of canonicity, participatory worlds, and subcreation’s relationship with divine Creation Building Imaginary Worlds also provides the scholar of imaginary worlds with a glossary of terms and a detailed timeline that spans three millennia and more than 1,400 imaginary worlds, listing their names, creators, and the works in which they first appeared.
The Star Wars Heresies
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Author : Paul F. McDonald
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-09-03
The Star Wars Heresies written by Paul F. McDonald and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-03 with Performing Arts categories.
Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas' space opera--particularly the prequel trilogy, a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals. In the classic style of Joseph Campbell, the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home. A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not, the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the saga--as well as the human drama--as a whole.
Sword Fighting In The Star Wars Universe
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Author : Nick Jamilla
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-01-10
Sword Fighting In The Star Wars Universe written by Nick Jamilla and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-10 with Social Science categories.
Unlike most makers of modern or futuristic films, George Lucas turned away from the standard special operatives or secret agents when he created the heroes for his epic Star Wars saga. Part knight, part monk, the Jedi Knights were an order of swordsmen that helped rule the universe in accordance with law and lofty principles of justice and honor. Without the Jedi, there could be no Star Wars, and without the lightsaber sword, there could be no Jedi. This examination of the Jedi Knights, their adversaries the Sith and their lightsaber swordplay throughout all six episodes of the franchise evaluates the ways in which Lucas blended science fiction with the most ancient and epic tales of traditional samurai and Western swordsmen. It presents swordsmanship as a way to better understand the Jedi Knights, focusing on the human movement and activity surrounding the weapon and the ways in which traditional Japanese martial arts were adapted for use in the films. Topics of discussion include the powerful effects of the master-apprentice relationship; the technical choreography used in the lightsaber scenes of the Star Wars films; and the historical precedents for the Jedi order, including the Sohei fighting monks of Japan, the Janissaries and Mamelukes of Islam, and the knights of the Templar, Hospitaller and Teutonic orders.
Star Wars
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Author : Mary S. Henderson
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 1997
Star Wars written by Mary S. Henderson and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Star Wars films categories.
"Star Wars(r) has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions and millions of people like no other story of our time. This official companion volume to the landmark exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum explores the mythological roots of the "Star Wars saga, a story that will continue to unfold into the next millenium. Written by the exhibit's curator and illustrated with hundreds of photographs, drawings and images, "Star Wars(r): The Magic of Myth illuminates this modern tale of the ageless and mythic battle of good versus evil.
Star Wars
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language : en
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Release Date : 1999
Star Wars written by and has been published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Fiction categories.
This photographically illustrated guide charts Luke Skywalker's "hero's journey" from his farm boy origins to the fulfillment of his quest to become a Jedi Knight. Full color.