--- product_id: 1701972 title: "The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" price: "B/.242" currency: PAB in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1701972-the-making-of-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # Exclusive Lucasfilm Archives Access 40th Anniversary Edition Rare Unpublished Artwork & Photos The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back **Price:** B/.242 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock the galaxy’s best-kept secrets behind The Empire Strikes Back! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - **How much does it cost?** B/.242 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1701972-the-making-of-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Effects Mastery:** Explore the birth of Industrial Light & Magic and groundbreaking effects that redefined cinema. - • **Collector’s Must-Have:** A beautifully preserved used copy that’s a prized addition for any Star Wars aficionado or film history buff. - • **Iconic Character Origins:** Discover the creation stories of Lando Calrissian, Boba Fett, and Yoda like never before. - • **Authentic Production Insights:** Experience the real challenges, drama, and triumphs behind the legendary ice planet battles and soundstage creations. - • **Epic Behind-the-Scenes Access:** Dive deep into the making of the fan-favorite Star Wars film with exclusive interviews and archival treasures. ## Overview This used book, in good condition, offers a lavish 40th-anniversary tribute to Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Authored by J.W. Rinzler with unprecedented access to Lucasfilm Archives, it reveals rare interviews, artwork, and production stories that chronicle the making of one of cinema’s most beloved sci-fi epics. ## Description In this lavish fortieth-anniversary tribute to the blockbuster film Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, New York Times bestselling author J. W. Rinzler draws back the curtain to reveal the intense drama and magnificent wizardry behind the hit movie—arguably the fan favorite of the Star Wars Saga. Following his The Making of Star Wars, the author has once again made use of his unlimited access to the Lucasfilm Archives and its hidden treasures of previously unpublished interviews, photos, artwork, and production mementos. The result is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes, up-close-and-personal look at the trials and triumphs, risks and close calls, inspiration, perspiration, and imagination that went into every facet of this cinematic masterpiece. Here’s the inside scoop on: • the evolution of the script, from story conference and treatment to fifth draft, as conceived, written, and rewritten by George Lucas, famed science-fiction author Leigh Brackett, and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan • the development of new key characters, including roguish hero Lando Calrissian, sinister bounty hunter Boba Fett, and iconic Jedi Master Yoda • the challenges of shooting the epic ice planet battle in the frozen reaches of Norway and of conjuring up convincing creatures and craft—from tauntauns and snowspeeders to Imperial walkers • the construction of a life-sized Millennium Falcon and the swamp planet Dagobah inside a specially built soundstage in Elstree Studios • the technique behind master Muppeteer Frank Oz’s breathing life into the breakthrough character Yoda • the creation of the new, improved Industrial Light & Magic visual effects facility and the founding of the now-legendary Skywalker Ranch In addition, of course, are rare on-the-scene interviews with all the major players: actors Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and David Prowse; director Irvin Kershner; producer Gary Kurtz; effects specialists Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston, and Phil Tippett; composer John Williams; and many others. Punctuating the epic account is a bounty of drawings, storyboards, and paintings by Ralph McQuarrie, Joe Johnston, and Ivor Beddoes, along with classic and rare production photos. An added bonus is a Foreword by acclaimed director Ridley Scott. The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a fittingly glorious celebration of an undisputed space-fantasy movie milestone. Search your feelings, you know it to be true. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #187,751 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #44 in Performing Arts Reference #215 in Movie Direction & Production #341 in Movie History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 882 Reviews | ## Images ![The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91bRePliN7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1701972-the-making-of-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1701972-the-making-of-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-11-06*