More Stories from the Cantina
In film studios long ago but not so very far away, George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, and Richard Marquand each directed a Star Wars "episode" in what became known as the Original Trilogy: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. But they didn't do it alone...
Film historian Dennis Pellegrom gathers an eclectic ensemble of Star Wars cast and crew for a wide-ranging series of interviews. From Jabba the Hutt sculptor John Coppinger, creature-effects creator Nick Maley, and Mark Austin (Boba Fett), to art director Nilo Rodis-Jamero, costume designer John Mollo, and Michael Carter (Bib Fortuna), you'll learn more about your favorites, and discover the behind-the-scenes wizards who make the real magic happen.
In all, over 50 interviewsÑnearly enough to fill a galaxy far, far away!
Whether you're looking for backstage gossip, fan interaction stories, or the nitty-gritty about how the effects of the early Star Wars films were created, you'll find it here.
Contents
Foreword ix
Introduction xi
Brian Muir 1
Paul Hirsch 5
Bill Hargreaves 9
Nick Maley 12
Nilo Rodis-Jamero 17
Howie Weed 20
John Mollo 27
William Shourt 29
Derek Lyons 31
Mark Austin 37
Frazer Diamond 41
Angus McInnes 45
Anthony Forrest 49
Rusty Goffe 53
Chris Muncke 56
Nick Joseph 61
Harry Fielder 64
David Ankrum 67
Pam Rose 71
Denny Delk 73
Tom Egeland 77
Jack McKenzie 80
Richard Bonehill 84
Cathy Munroe 87
Chris Parsons 91
Alan Harris 94
Stephanie English 97
Ralph Morse 99
Tom Flood 105
Mark Capri 107
John Coppinger 109
Stephen Costantino 114
Michael Carter 117
Corey Dee Williams 120
Paul Weston 124
Barrie Holland 127
Alan Flyng 133
Femi Taylor 140
Dermot Crowley 143
Erik Bauersfeld 147
Dickey Beer 149
Caroline Blakiston 152
Mercedes NÕGoh 156
Celia Fushille 159
John Simpkin 163
Trevor Butterfield 166
Vivienne Chandler 172
Frank Henson 175
Daniel Frishman 177
Kevin Thompson 180
John Stocker 184
Jamison Jones 187
Acknowledgments 193
About the Author 195