The Ultimate Unauthorized Star Wars Trilogy Trivia Challenge
by James Hatfield, George Burt (Author)
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A collection of trivia and puzzles tests readers' knowledge of the three Star Wars movies, their heroes and villains, special effects, and aliens.Tags
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- Original publication date
- 1997
- Epigraph
- "Nobody except Disney makes movies for young people anymore. I want to open up the whole realm of space for them." —George Lucas in a 1977 interview
"It's sheer joy making things that don't exist." —John Dykstra, Star Wars F/X Wizard
"George [Lucas] said he would like for us to put together a creature shop. Some of the story points weren't clarified, but I have a feeling George works through telepathy." —Phil Tippett, Return of the Jedi F... (show all)/X
"Star Wars is a fairy tale, a fantasy, a legend . . . [that] taps the pulp fantasies buried in our memories, and because it's done so brilliantly, it reactivates old thrills, fears and exhilarations . . ." —Fi... (show all)lm critic Roger Ebert
"I've always loved adventure films . . . I came to realize that since the demise of the western, there hasn't been much in the mythological fantasy genre available to the film audience. So instead of making 'isn't-it-terr... (show all)ible-what's-happening-to-mankind' movies, which is how I began, I decided that I'd try to fill that gap. I'd make a film so rooted in imagination that the grimness of everyday life would not follow the audience into the theater. In other words, for two hours, they could forget . . ." —George Lucas - Dedication
- This book is dedicated to:
George Lucas, for brilliantly reinventing the classic fairy tale and thrilling not only our generation, but countless generations to come.
Bryan and Carla Grayson, two old and d... (show all)ear friends who rode the rough waters with me. With their dauntless faith, loyalty and dedication they kept the boat (and me) from capsizing when the white squall almost drowned us. Hey, guys, we finally made it to dry land! And especially for my wife, Nancy, who put up with me correcting page proofs on Christmas Day. —J.H.
My daughter, Tammera, who is as beautiful, strong-willed and as much a survivor as Princess Leia; and to the newest joy in my life—Travis, my only grandson, who has showed me the way to the fountain of youth: always, always stay young at heart! This book is for these two wonderful people, who live in a galaxy far, far away . . . Utah! —"Doc"
And to Sue Harke, who is more than a researcher and archivist extraordinaire. She is our sounding board, promotions and publicity coordinator, master organizer of events, and keeper of the thickest black book of sources and connections in all of science-fiction fantom. But more importantly, she is our friend. Thanks, Sue! - First words
- Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, with combined gross ticket sales of $1.3 billion worldwide, comprise the most successful trilogy in movie history with all three in the Top ... (show all)15 box office hits of all time.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)May the Force be with you . . . always!
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- 791.4375 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Public performances Motion pictures, radio, television, podcasting Motion pictures Films; screenplays Two or more films
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- PN1995.9 .S695 .H38 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Motion pictures
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