How Star Wars Conquered the Universe

'Wildly entertaining ... if it's not the definitive history of the making of STAR WARS, I don't know what is' Dave Eggers. 'An affectionate and hugely entertaining book' Simon Pegg. 'Smart. Eloquent. Definitive. This is the book you're looking for' Lev Grossman. 'A fascinating history ... packed with interesting anecdotes, factoids, and observations. If you have any interest in the genre, then you should read it for the history ... If you are a fan of the franchise, then there's really no excuse for you to have not bought this already' Civilian Reader. 'Months from a new chapter in the Star War's legend, this book has a similar potential to increase excitement, and remind people of why they love Luke and co. But its most significant impact is to peel away Lucas's reputation as an unemotional and distant figure, revealing the human underneath' SFX. 'Star Wars fans who can't wait for the new film to come out will want to get their hands on a copy' Independent on Sunday. 'Among the great pleasures provided by Chris Taylor is his thorough and entertaining account of the Star Wars films' production and their afterlife in popular culture' Telegraph. 'What may have begun as a simple science-fiction movie filled with adventure, thrills, good versus bad quickly evolved into a grand, galaxy spanning mythological epic according to Chris Taylor in this definitively nerdy compendium of facts and figures' Daily Mail. 'Overarching everything else, the films offer a kind of window into the West ... Chris Taylor's assiduity in telling his tale will undoubtedly help perpetuate a valuable franchise - and maybe also that priceless outlook' Quadrapheme. 'A great read that looks at the franchise in a new light' Burton Mail. 'The prose is smart, but never overwhelmingly so ... the quality of the writing and impressive research and wit will keep you committed' 10/10 Starburst Magazine.