The Making of Aliens tells the complete story of how Cameron and Hurd, together with their immensely talented cast and crew, brought heroine Ellen Ripley back to the big screen-and upped the stakes by introducing a whole army of aliens for her to face. Driven by the singular vision of director James Cameron and guided by producer Gale Ann Hurd, its relentless action and unforgettable characters helped cement its place as an undisputed classic of 1980s cinema. As one of the most highly regarded movie sequels of all time, Aliens quickly embedded itself in the minds of cinemagoers around the world when it was released in 1986. Rinzler hurtles readers back in time for a definitive look at the making of Star Wars.Book Synopsis Comprehensive and definitive volume telling the complete story of how Aliens was made, featuring new interviews with some of the cast and production crew, and including many rarely seen photos and illustrations from the Fox archives. Using his unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm Archives and this trove of never-before-published 'lost' interviews, photographs, production notes, factoids and anecdotes, J. George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, composer John Williams, legendary production designer John Barry, and a host of others share their fascinating tales of overcoming obstacles - storms, crises, technical limitations, high stress and bitter disappointment - while displaying real ingenuity, heroism and creativity. The interviews are fresh, candid and - above all - more accurate than many other reported accounts. Remarkably these interviews have sat, undisturbed, in the Lucasfilm Archives for three decades. During the years 1975 to 1978, over fifty interviews were conducted with key members of the cast and crew. Now, recounted in the words of those who were there, it is finally being told, for the first time.

Yet its production is a story as entertaining and exciting as the film itself. It would be a swashbuckling sci-fi saga inspired by vintage Flash Gordon serials, classic American westerns, and mythological heroes. George Lucas spent nearly ten years bringing his dream project to life: a ground-breaking space fantasy movie. It is the true story of human endeavour and creativity that led to the production of one of the most outstanding and innovative movies of all time. A gloriously illustrated celebration of one of the greatest movies ever made, this exclusive behind the scenes book documents a piece of cinema history.

The Making of Star Wars by J.W. Rinzler