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How Star Wars Conquered the Universe
by Chris Taylor
You ever wonder how Greek mythology endured? I'd say it went a little something like this.
But first, let me tell you about a little pet peeve of mine that's become a hobby: praise quotes.
You know? Those random quotes that publishers stick onto the cover of unsuspecting books? They have the vague air of having emerged from a cheap online generator and they barely make any freaking sense? Yep. I hate them so much that I enjoy browsing them.
'Smart. Eloquent. Definitive.' - Lev Grossman or Maybe Neil Gaiman
'Evocative! Irresistible! I'd eat your children if I could pick them up and this book is entertaining enough for you to forget to mind your kids at the playpark while I attempt it!' - Unfriendly Neighbourhood Seagull
Why am I telling you all of this? Well, you see... It's a self-roast, because when I finished this book, all that was left spinning around my head was:
Eloquent, humorous and, above all, so nostalgically evocative. - Yana
Seriously man?? Not you too!
But damn if this book isn't evocative. It made me feel like I was there for the 1977 Star Wars hype, the conventions, the 501st; you name it, this book's got it and it'll make you real emotional about it. It's the beautifully (and humorously!) told story of the modern popular mythology phenomenon that Star Wars has become. It recognises the Creator's work side by side with the millions of fans whose imaginations have kept it alive by running with it and adding to it.
While all the other books on Lucas's life are a Tell-Never-Show and about as enjoyable as licking sand, Taylor's work is so alive and in the moment that you'll learn as much about being a creative as you will about Star Wars. You'll hear John Williams's soundtrack in your head any number of times, you'll feel like you're in California in the 60s and 70s, you'll sweat it with Lucas, and you'll marvel at the countless feats of genius from all sorts of folks it took for this franchise to take off. You'll learn about how revolutionary Star Wars actually was as a piece of art in the 70s, 80s, and 00s. If that wasn't enough, you'll also get to read about some really cool people and what Star Wars means to them.
In the end, it makes you think a lot about what it means to you too, leaving you with a vague sense of community.
But first, let me tell you about a little pet peeve of mine that's become a hobby: praise quotes.
You know? Those random quotes that publishers stick onto the cover of unsuspecting books? They have the vague air of having emerged from a cheap online generator and they barely make any freaking sense? Yep. I hate them so much that I enjoy browsing them.
'Smart. Eloquent. Definitive.' - Lev Grossman or Maybe Neil Gaiman
'Evocative! Irresistible! I'd eat your children if I could pick them up and this book is entertaining enough for you to forget to mind your kids at the playpark while I attempt it!' - Unfriendly Neighbourhood Seagull
Why am I telling you all of this? Well, you see... It's a self-roast, because when I finished this book, all that was left spinning around my head was:
Eloquent, humorous and, above all, so nostalgically evocative. - Yana
Seriously man?? Not you too!
But damn if this book isn't evocative. It made me feel like I was there for the 1977 Star Wars hype, the conventions, the 501st; you name it, this book's got it and it'll make you real emotional about it. It's the beautifully (and humorously!) told story of the modern popular mythology phenomenon that Star Wars has become. It recognises the Creator's work side by side with the millions of fans whose imaginations have kept it alive by running with it and adding to it.
While all the other books on Lucas's life are a Tell-Never-Show and about as enjoyable as licking sand, Taylor's work is so alive and in the moment that you'll learn as much about being a creative as you will about Star Wars. You'll hear John Williams's soundtrack in your head any number of times, you'll feel like you're in California in the 60s and 70s, you'll sweat it with Lucas, and you'll marvel at the countless feats of genius from all sorts of folks it took for this franchise to take off. You'll learn about how revolutionary Star Wars actually was as a piece of art in the 70s, 80s, and 00s. If that wasn't enough, you'll also get to read about some really cool people and what Star Wars means to them.
In the end, it makes you think a lot about what it means to you too, leaving you with a vague sense of community.