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Screen Superstar: Star Wars – Special Expanded Edition                                Over-Sized Magazine
Featuring Behind-the-Scenes articles of the filming of the 1977 Star Wars Movie.
Writers: Jonathon Green, Allan Asherman, Doug Murray & Bruce Sawford
Artists: Joe Petagno, Paul Simmons, Brian McIntyre, David Case, Dave Gibbons, Geoffrey Mandel & Bob Corke
Editor: Bruce Sawford
Front Cover by: Joe Petagno
Back Cover by: Joe Petagno

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas.  The film series began with Star Wars, released on May 25, 1977. This was followed by two sequels: The Empire Strikes Back, released on May 21, 1980, and Return of the Jedi, released on May 25, 1983. Then more than two decades after the release of the original film, the series continued with a prequel trilogy; consisting of Episode I: The Phantom Menace, released on May 19, 1999; Episode II: Attack of the Clones, released on May 16, 2002; Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, released on May 19, 2005; and  finally the epic saga concluded with Star Wars: The Force Awakens released on December 18, 2015; Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released on December 18, 2017. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, released on December 18, 2017. And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released on December 20, 2019.

Paradise Press presents Screen Superstar – Star Wars: The Full Story. The making of the world’s greatest space adventure movie. The full story, packed with full color photographs from the film. It’s a dedicated Star Wars magazine that truly returns us to the thrilling adventures of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, the swashbuckling Han Solo and his trusted furry companion Chewbacca, the cruel Darth Vader, and the faithful droids Artoo-Detoo and See-Threepio – just like those childhood memories you had when you stood in line for two hours to see the movie for the first time!

Now… a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Death Star, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet. Pursued by the Empire’s sinister agents, Princess Leia races home aboard her starship, custodian of the stolen plans that can save her people and restore freedom to the galaxy…

Screen Superstar: Star Wars – Special Expanded Edition contains:

“Introduction”    Page 4
By: Bruce Sawford

The editor sets the scene.
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“The Making of Star Wars”   Page 13

Director George Lucas weaves his magic and turns the fantasy of imagination into a cinema reality. A story of four years hard work.
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“The World of Star Wars”   Page 27

A probing look at the strange worlds and sometimes even odder ‘people’ that go to make up the Galactic Empire. The story unfolds.
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“The Special Effects Miracle”   Page 41

Water into wine… John Dykstra and his friends at the ‘Industrial Light & Magic Corporation’ bring models to life and add the ‘believability’ factor.
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“Who’s Who in Star Wars”   Page 53

A close-up look at the team of people who made the film the success it is. Star names plucked from both behind and in front of the camera.
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Magazine is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Paradise Press
Publication Date: 1977
Format: FC, 64 pages, Mag, 12″ x 8.75″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Over-sized Magazine is in Very Good condition. (significant spine stress) Otherwise… Nice Reading Copy!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for the serious Star Wars collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended.

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