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About this book
Will Brooker provides a close analysis of 'Star Wars' as a film and argues that it represented a continuation rather than a departure from director George Lucas's early, experimental work. Brooker argues that Lucas is drawn both to the order and control of the Empire, and the energy and creativity of the Rebels.
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Reviews
'Another day, another Star Wars book, but this one does a rare thing — concentrate on the film itself rather than its mythos. There's thoughtful stuff, suggesting SW continues Lucas' development as an experimental filmmaker and arguing that Lucas is rooting for both Empire and rebellion.' - Empire
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'For once, a scholarly study that doesn't tut and moan about merchandising and the death of New Hollywood... Its clear, concise arguments include a taut dismissal of the prequels that doesn't resort to Binks-bashing.' - Total Film
About the author
WILL BROOKER is Director of Studies of Film and Television at Kingston University. He is the author or editor of many books and articles on poppular culture, including Batman Unmasked: Analysing a Cutural Icon (2000), Using the Force: Creativity, Community and 'Star Wars' Fans (2002) and The Blade Runner Experience: The Legacy of a Science Fiction Classic (2006).
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Star Wars
Authors: Will Brooker
Series Title: BFI Film Classics
Publisher: British Film Institute London
eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2009
eBook ISBN: 978-1-84457-554-1Published: 28 July 2009
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: 96
Topics: American Cinema, Film History