Best Selling Books by GEORGE LUCAS

A director, producer, and writer, George Lucas is the power behind "The Force." The son of a conservative small-town businessman, he grew up to become arguably the most identifiable and popular filmmaker in the history of the medium. Yet unlike his more publicly engaged contemporaries, Lucas rarely grants reporters an audience. This first book of Lucas''s interviews affords fans and students of film and science fiction a rare opportunity. Editor Sally Kline collects conversations from the reticent director spanning Lucas''s entire career, from the making of his first film, 1971''s "THX-1138," through "American Graffiti," the triumph of the "Star Wars" trilogy, and even a 1999 interview given while awaiting the release of "Star Wars: Episode One--The Phantom Menace." In interviews from venues such as "Rolling Stone," "Playboy," and "American Film," Lucas reveals his distrust of the Hollywood establishment, his love for making movies, and his unambiguous values and how those values translate into the epic clash between good and evil created when he explores characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. Lucas revolutionized the movie industry and created the most successful film series of all time. Along with films of his close friend Steven Spielberg, Lucas''s releases invented the notion of blockbuster movies. Before the end of the millennium, he could count the loyal fans of the Star Wars trilogy in the millions. Sally Kline is film critic for "The Journal" newspapers. She has worked as a film commentator on a number of Washington, D.C. radio stations and as a guest lecturer at George Washington University. A freelance writer and researcher, she has contributed to two books, including a biography of Robert F. Kennedy.

Jedi Master Obi-wan Kenobi discovers an army of clones as he and his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, work to protect Senator Amidala from the separatist faction that continues to threaten the Republic.

A special anniversary collector’s edition featuring the novels of all three classic films—Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Forty years after the phenomenon was born, Star Wars remains one of the greatest science fantasy sagas ever told. Read these stories and rediscover the wonder of the epic that begins: A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. . . . Star Wars Trilogy is a must-read for anyone who wants to relive the excitement, the magic, and the sheer entertainment of this legendary saga—now and forever.

Rebels assist Princess Leia in breaking free from an evil empire which is controlling the galaxy.

Award-winning author Patricia C. Wrede tells the final chapter of the Star Wars saga, in this incredible novel based on one of the most eagerly awaited movies of all time. The circle will now be complete: the final installment of the Star Wars saga, showing the emergence of Darth Vader, the downfall of the Jedi, and the revenge of the Sith.

The biggest movie event of 2002 in a stellar novelization by acclaimed author Patrica C. Wrede. Anakin Skywalker is now age eighteen and facing temptations of love, violence, betrayal, honor, and above all, the dark side of the Force.

Rescuing Han Solo from the clutches of the bounty hunter Jabba the Hutt, Luke and his companions race to join the massing rebel forces preparing to attack the Empire''s new and deadly Death Star. Solo and Leia lead a strike team to the forest moon of Endor and win the aid of the tribal Ewoks in their attempts to shut off the force-field that protects the Empire''s vast space station. But Han''s band are falling into a trap - as are the Rebel space fleet lead by Lando Calrissian. For the Emperor himself is aboard the Death Star and his plans to capture Skywalker and destroy all who oppose him are approaching fruition.

Episode 1 of a new STAR WARS trilogy, the saga that captured the imaginations of millions, turns back in time to reveal its cloaked origins, the story of a legend, a tale of good & evil, of myth & magic, of innocence & power. Based on the screenplay by Lucas this novel provides rich detail and insight into the minds & motives of the characters.

The further adventures of Luke Skywalker and his friends in their continuing battle against Darth Vader and the evil side of the Force.

The classic adventure that started it all A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . Luke Skywalker lived and worked on his uncle''s farm on the remote planet of Tatooine—and he was bored beyond belief. He yearned for adventures out among the stars, adventures that would take him beyond the farthest galaxies to distant and alien worlds. But Luke gets more than he bargained for when he intercepts a cryptic message from a beautiful princess held captive by a dark and powerful warlord. Luke doesn''t know who she is, but he knows he has to save her—and soon, because time is running out. Armed only with courage and with the lightsaber that had been his father''s, Luke is catapulted into the middle of the most savage space war ever—and headed straight for a desperate encounter on the enemy battle station known as the Death Star. . . .

The first in a series of graphic novels that will adapt both the prequel and original Star Wars trilogies, this trusty volume is the perfect way to relive the magic of the movie anywhere you go! From Qui-Gon Jinn''s portentous discovery of Anakin Skywalker to Obi-Wan Kenobi''s fateful final battle with Darth Maul, all the adventure of this landmark Star Wars event is captured exactly as it originally appeared on the silver screen.

The intergalactic adventures of Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance as they battle the evil Imperial forces which have overthrown the Old Republic.

A SPECTACULAR SLICE OF MOVIE HISTORY--NOW YOURS TO OWN! For the first time ever, Star Wars fans can own true-to-life facsimiles of the complete scripts from the Star Wars trilogy--extraordinary reproductions of the very tool used by cast and crew for the legendary movie saga. Complete with new photographs and Special Edition scenes and dialogue, this classic keepsake is a must for every Star Wars lover''s collection. The official Star Wars Web site www.starwars.com

The complete screenplay of the second Star Wars motion picture is accompanied by selected storyboards used in filming the space adventure.

As the last battles of the Clone Wars are being fought, young Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the power of the dark side of the force.