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Calling all Star Wars Fans - These are the books you're looking for! Learn what took place behind-the-scenes in order to create the Original Star Wars Trilogy.

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  • The Making of Star Wars

    the Definitive Story Behind the Original Film : Based on the Lost Interviews From the Official Lucasfilm Archives

    Rinzler, J. W.,
    Rinzler presents the exclusive, official, never-before-in-print story behind the original movie, with a new interview with George Lucas, along with new material from the Lucasfilm archives that has literally been shelved for years.
    Book, 2007New York : Ballantine Books, [2007] — 791.4372 RINZL
  • Star Wars

    the Annotated Screenplays

    Bouzereau, Laurent,
    Provides the complete screenplays of the three Star Wars films, and provides background information about how the scripts were developed.
    Book, 1997New York : Ballantine Books, [1997] — 791.4375 BOUZE
  • Star Wars

    the Blueprints : Designs and Artwork From Behind the Scenes

    A magnificent showcase of over 200 production drawings of star ships, vehicles, weapons, droids, and props from the Star Wars galaxy. Drawing on unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm Archives. This expansive book catalogs the entire Skywalker saga…
    Book, 2025London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2025]. — 791.4375 STAR
  • Describes the development of the sound effects used in the Star Wars film franchise, identifying over 250 sound effects and their origins.
    Book, 2010San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2010] — 791.4375 STAR
  • Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of "The Empire Strikes Back, " this lavish, fully illustrated book offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the making of arguably the greatest of the "Star Wars" films. Includes never-before-published…
    Book, 2010New York : Del Rey Books, 2010. — OS 791.4375 RINZLER
  • The Art of Return of the Jedi, Star Wars

    Including the Complete Script of the Film by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas

    Includes hundreds of sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, blueprints, production paintings, and costume designs which illustrate the original screenplay.
    Book, 1983New York : Ballantine Books, 1983. — 791.4372 ART
  • Star Wars

    Year by Year : a Visual Chronicle

    Dowsett, Elizabeth (EDT)
    A detailed history of the Star Wars franchise describes the filming, marketing, and merchandising of the Star Wars films and storylines alongside other important events in science fiction and the film industry.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021. — 791.4372 STAR
  • Star Wars

    the New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology

    Blackman, Haden
    Presents illustrations, descriptions, and specifications for over 100 weapons and equipment that appear in the Star Wars movies, novels, comics, television specials, and games.
    Book, 2004New York : Ballantine Books, 2004. — 791.4375 STAR
  • Star Wars

    : the New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels

    Blackman, Haden
    In light of the ever-expanding saga, the New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels features completely updated entries that cover more than 150 ships, along with brand new, full-color illustrations. This new volume encompasses craft from all five…
    Book, 2003New York : Ballantine Books, 2003. — 791.4375 BLACK
  • Star Wars

    the New Essential Guide to Chronology, Droids, Alien Species

    Wallace, Daniel, 1970-,
    For the first time, this three-in-one guide delivers a comprehensive look into the universe of STAR WARS chronology, droids, and alien species. As a single volume, this compendium of Star Wars knowledge is a must-have for all fans.
    Book, 2005New York : Del Rey, 2005. — 791.4572 WAL
  • Star Wars

    Complete Locations

    Lund, Kristin,
    Star Wars: Complete Locations New Edition is an updated visual guide to the Star Wars galaxy, featuring detailed cross-sections, 3D maps, and illustrations of iconic locations from the films and TV shows, including new content from The Force…
    Book, 2016New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016. — 791.4375 STA
  • Star Wars

    the Complete Visual Dictionary

    A comprehensive reference book that visually details the characters, creatures, vehicles, and technology from the Star Wars saga, combining information from previous visual dictionaries into a single volume. It features over 1,000 images, including…
    Book, 2018New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018. — STAR WARS JUV 791.43 LUC
  • Star Wars

    the Visual Dictionary

    Reynolds, David West
    Annotated photographs and movie stills describe every important feature of the characters, creatures, costumes, droids, weapons, and equipment in the Star Wars trilogy.
    Book, 1998New York : DK Pub., 1998. — JUV 791.43 DK
  • Star Wars Life Size

    Surprising Sizes From a Galaxy Far, Far Away

    Dolan, Hannah
    An official REAL-size guide to the Star Wars galaxy, featuring characters, creatures, droids, and objects in their true-to-life size.
    Book, 2025New York : DK Publishing, 2025. — J 791.437 DOL
  • Secrets of the Force

    the Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Wars

    Gross, Edward (Edward A.),
    Now, for the first time, Secrets of the Force tells the saga of the Star Wars phenomenon from the beginning through present day in the words of the cast, production crew, pop culture historians, film critics, fans, and many others. This is the…
    Book, 2021New York : St. Martin's Press, 2021. — 791.4375 GRO
  • A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away....

    My Fifty Years Editing Hollywood Hits; Star Wars, Carrie, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Mission: Impossible, and More

    Hirsch, Paul, 1945-
    Provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most influential films of the last fifty years as seen through the eyes of Paul Hirsch, the Oscar-winning film editor who worked on such classics as George Lucas's Star Wars and The Empire Strikes…
    Book, 2020Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press Incorporated, [2020] — 778.593 HIRSCH
  • The Last Kings of Hollywood

    Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg--and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema

    Fischer, Paul (Documentary film producer)
    The untold, intimate story of how three young visionaries--Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg--revolutionized American cinema, creating the most iconic films in history while risking everything, redefining friendship, and…
    Book, 2026New York : Celadon Books, 2026. — 791.43 FIS
  • Features many never and rarely seen images, including stills from Lucas's student films and behind-the-scenes photographs from the first Star Wars, the Indiana Jones adventures, and Star Wars: Episode III. Hearn delves deep into Lucas's achievements…
    Book, 2005New York : H.N. Abrams, 2005. — 791.4302 H436
  • A comprehensive biography of the filmmaker, covering his early life, education at USC, and the creation of Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and his special effects companies like Industrial Light & Magic.
    Book, 2016New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2016. — 791.4302 L962
  • Skywalking

    the Life and Films of George Lucas

    Pollock, Dale,
    A comprehensive biography of the filmmaker, detailing his journey from a rebellious youth to the creator of Star Wars, covering his early films like American Graffiti, the original Star Wars trilogy, and later works. The book offers an intimate look…
    Book, 1983New York : Harmony Books, [1983] — 791.43 POL