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J.W. Rinzler

Author of the The Making of Star Wars and The Complete Making of Indiana Jones, New York Times and London Times Bestsellers, J. W. Rinzler is executive editor at Lucasfilm. He has also written for Star Wars: The Clone Wars. His adaptation of George Lucas's 1974 rough draft of "The Star Wars" was awarded the Diamond Gem Award as Best Licensed Comic Book for 2013. His most recent books are The Making of Return of the Jedi and Star Wars Storyboards--The Original Trilogy. He also wrote and directed the animated short Riddle of the Black Cat. Trivia: The evil henchman "Rinzler" in Tron: Legacy was named after him.

FIRST STAR WARS MEMORY

Watching Star Wars at a preview showing at the Coronet Theater in SF -- mind blown by first shot.

FAVORITE FILM

The first -- Star Wars started it all and is the most complete and innovative and uplifting.

FAVORITE CHARACTER

Luke Skywalker, because he has compassion.

FAVORITE SCENE

No surprises here: Luke and the twin suns of Tatooine with the beautiful John Williams music.

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Two Original Trilogy Originals

May 13, 2014

May 13

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The Making of the Original Trilogy eBooks Video/Audio -- Complete Contents Revealed

October 22, 2013

Oct 22

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The Making of Return of the Jedi Available Today

October 1, 2013

Oct 1

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The Star Wars, from Movie Script Page to Comic Book Page

August 29, 2013

Aug 29

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So What the Heck Are Midi-Chlorians?

June 24, 2013

Jun 24

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The Star Wars Comic Book: Lucas’ Original Story Told

April 29, 2013

Apr 29

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George Lucas and Comic Books: An Early Link

February 21, 2013

Feb 21

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Luke’s Death Blow

January 24, 2013

Jan 24

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Star Wars and History

December 12, 2012

Dec 12

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The Long, Winding, and Shapeshifting Trail to Episodes VII, VIII & IX

October 30, 2012

Oct 30

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Star Wars Storyboards—The Prequels Book Announced

October 18, 2012

Oct 18

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Star Wars Art Series: Illustration Out Now, More to Come

October 3, 2012

Oct 3

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Laying Out Jedi

September 21, 2012

Sep 21

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Making Visual Sense of the Making of Jedi But Making No Sense At All…

September 5, 2012

Sep 5

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An Interview and a Box

August 9, 2012

Aug 9

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How To Spot a Ralph McQuarrie

August 8, 2012

Aug 8

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Interviewing George Lucas

July 24, 2012

Jul 24

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Introducing... Jonathan Rinzler

July 23, 2012

Jul 23