--- product_id: 1701972 title: "The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" price: "€ 100.75" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1701972-the-making-of-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back **Price:** € 100.75 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - **How much does it cost?** € 100.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/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 ## 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author has once again made use of his unlimited access to the Lucasfilm Archives and its hidden treasures of previously unpublished interviews, photos, artwork, and production mementos.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. Review: Outstanding Star Wars book, but even more surprising desertcart service - This is not only an amazing book on the making of a movie, but a must have for anyone with any interest on how this particular movie came about. If you loved The Making of Star Wars, you will love this one just as much. The thing that really surprised me though is that desertcart actually shipped this in a box with the book wrapped in bubble wrap. If you aren't someone who buys books from desertcart, trust me when I say this is a rare thing. My Making of Return of the Jedi book order? Whole nother negative story. Review: Impressive. Most impressive. - A book well worth collecting. This behind the scenes book of The Empire Strikes Back is a classic. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #139,438 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #17 in Performing Arts Reference #72 in Movie Direction & Production #167 in Movie History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 877 Reviews | ## Images ![The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91bRePliN7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Star Wars book, but even more surprising Amazon service *by J***R on April 11, 2026* This is not only an amazing book on the making of a movie, but a must have for anyone with any interest on how this particular movie came about. If you loved The Making of Star Wars, you will love this one just as much. The thing that really surprised me though is that Amazon actually shipped this in a box with the book wrapped in bubble wrap. If you aren't someone who buys books from Amazon, trust me when I say this is a rare thing. My Making of Return of the Jedi book order? Whole nother negative story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive. Most impressive. *by P***N on February 22, 2026* A book well worth collecting. This behind the scenes book of The Empire Strikes Back is a classic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic inside look at the making of a classic -- RIP Irvin Kershner *by C***L on November 30, 2010* Let me start off by saying that The Empire Strikes Back is one of my favorite movies of all time. As I am writing this review I am about halfway through the book, but I feel somewhat compelled to write a review due to the recent passing of the director, Irvin Kershner. One of the included quotations from Kershner regarding his approach to the making of "Empire" illustrates why this movie is so well-loved by Star Wars fans, and in my opinion reflects what exactly was so frustrating to many fans about the Prequels: "The thing that you learn in directing is that when you're on the floor, no matter how complex the shooting is...you have to remain absolutely sensitive to every nuance of the behavior of the people around you. Because, ultimately, if you don't keep in mind the overall humanity, then the machine takes over and suddenly all you have are technically fine shots, technically good performances. The story's being told, but something's lacking, something mysterious, indefinable." --Irvin Kershner "Empire" had this "indefinable humanity" in spades, and the book really shows how the director was able to craft such a tale. Kershner really played with the tensions between Luke and Vader, and between Leia and Han. He (along with Frank Oz and Mark Hamill) made us all believe there is a soul underneath that puppet (Yoda). The lack of this "indefinable humanity" in the Prequels is what made me so sad about how the those movies ultimately came out (but perhaps this should better be saved for another review). Back to the book: I highly highly recommend this. From the inclusion of amazing archival behind-the-scenes photos, gorgeous concept art and sketches (most notably by Ralph McQuarrie), to in-depth first-hand accounts by most of the important cast and crew, it really brings you so close to what everyone went through in the making of the movie. --- ## 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.hr/products/1701972-the-making-of-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1701972-the-making-of-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*