Description: "In a tale befitting the saga he created, Lucas Wars follows George Lucas's journey from aimless dreamer to filmmaking trailblazer and prodigy of the New Hollywood movement. While his fellow rising stars--directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese--craft The Godfather, Jaws, and Taxi Driver, Lucas follows his childhood dreams and begins work on an epic fantasy ... which, he soon discovers, is not without its epic challenges. Writer Laurent Hopman and artist Renaud Roche dive deep into the creative process behind Star Wars: A New Hope, from the hell of casting to the nightmare of filming. Lucas is forced to juggle actor quarrels, a secret love affair, costume and set mishaps, and constant pushback from film execs. But despite it all, a landmark movie emerges--one that changes the medium of film forever. Lucas Wars is an exhilarating underdog story and a unique glimpse into the world of cinema. But most of all, it's an ode to the magic of childhood and the value of perseverance."--Provided by publisher.
Brief description: Jeremy Melloul is a two-time Eisner-nominated translator who has translated over ninety titles, bringing Franco-Belgian comics to English-speaking audiences around the world. Despite being born in France and growing up in America, where he eventually began working in the comics industry, Jeremy never expected to be a translator. What started in 2017 as a single opportunity eventually turned into a career through which Jeremy shares his passion and appreciation for incredible comics from around the world.
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"This is pop culture history of the first order." --Publishers Weekly
"This comic serves as a candid reminder that revolutionary art often originates with a solitary and idiosyncratic creator who refuses to succumb to defeat." --The Beat, from "The Beat's Best Comics of 2025" "A gripping and beautifully illustrated graphic novel. Lucas Wars invites readers to reconsider Lucas and rediscover the wonder of that first galaxy far, far away." --The Beat "An epic tale of creative struggles and triumph. Lucas Wars is a fascinating journey, whether you're a die-hard Star Wars fan or you can't tell Darth Vader from R2-D2. Most impressive!" --Jeffrey Brown, bestselling author of Darth Vader and Son "The book is extremely well done, with a clean and unique style of artwork, easy-to-read dialogue, and an honest look at how it all went down." --theforce.net