If you’re one of those people who doesn’t think “The Empire Strikes Back” is one of the best sci-fi films ever made, I don’t even wanna know you. Ever. For those of you who appreciates “Empire’s” status in the world of sci-fi, here are some fantastic behind-the-scenes pictures from the movie via Vanity Fair.
Out this month, the slick coffee-table tome The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back chronicles the complete tale—from pre-release to blockbuster success—of what’s become the fan favorite of the Star Wars series. Released in 1980, George Lucas’s Episode V pushed the boundaries of special effects and left audiences with one of cinema’s most epic cliffhangers. To mark the film’s 30th anniversary, VF.com presents an excerpt from the book: rarely seen photographs from the Empire Strikes Back set, annotated with behind-the-scenes details. Plus: Read Mike Ryan’s interviews with the book’s author, J. W. Rinzler, and the man behind Boba Fett’s mask, actor Jeremy Bulloch.
“The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” is already out, and you can get it at Amazon.com.
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