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J.W. Rinzler J.W. Rinzler

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.
  • Two Original Trilogy Originals
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    Two Original Trilogy Originals

    May 13, 2014

    May 13, 2014

    May 13

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

    October 22, 2013

    October 22, 2013

    Oct 22

  • The Making of Return of the Jedi Available Today
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    The Making of Return of the Jedi Available Today

    October 1, 2013

    October 1, 2013

    Oct 1

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

    August 29, 2013

    August 29, 2013

    Aug 29

  • So What the Heck Are Midi-Chlorians?
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    So What the Heck Are Midi-Chlorians?

    June 24, 2013

    June 24, 2013

    Jun 24

  • The Star Wars Comic Book: Lucas’ Original Story Told
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    The Star Wars Comic Book: Lucas’ Original Story Told

    April 29, 2013

    April 29, 2013

    Apr 29

  • George Lucas and Comic Books: An Early Link
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    George Lucas and Comic Books: An Early Link

    February 21, 2013

    February 21, 2013

    Feb 21

  • Luke’s Death Blow
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    Luke’s Death Blow

    January 24, 2013

    January 24, 2013

    Jan 24

  • Star Wars and History
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    Star Wars and History

    December 12, 2012

    December 12, 2012

    Dec 12

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

    October 30, 2012

    October 30, 2012

    Oct 30

  • Star Wars Storyboards—The Prequels  Book Announced
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    Star Wars Storyboards—The Prequels  Book Announced

    October 18, 2012

    October 18, 2012

    Oct 18

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

    October 3, 2012

    October 3, 2012

    Oct 3

  • Laying Out Jedi
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    Laying Out Jedi

    September 21, 2012

    September 21, 2012

    Sep 21

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

    September 5, 2012

    September 5, 2012

    Sep 5

  • An Interview and a Box
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    An Interview and a Box

    August 9, 2012

    August 9, 2012

    Aug 9

  • How To Spot a Ralph McQuarrie
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    How To Spot a Ralph McQuarrie

    August 8, 2012

    August 8, 2012

    Aug 8

  • Interviewing George Lucas
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    Interviewing George Lucas

    July 24, 2012

    July 24, 2012

    Jul 24

  • Introducing... Jonathan Rinzler
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    Introducing... Jonathan Rinzler

    July 23, 2012

    July 23, 2012

    Jul 23

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