Demystifying The Original Star Wars Trilogy (English Edition)

Often, it is stated George Lucas derived Star Wars from Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth or The Hero’s Journey. That he was driving force behind the original trilogy’s success. And that he planned it as a twelve chapter saga from the very start. These things could not be further from the truth. There are others who played a role in its success. Such as his ex-wife Marcia Lucas, producer Gary Kurtz, and Empire Strikes Back screenwriters Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan. This presents an alternate view of the Star Wars saga and how it began. While not unheard, the topics discussed here will give fans a different perspective.