<div>Filled with revelations about the origins and making of <i>American Graffiti, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark,</i> and <i>Return of the Jedi,</i> this only full-length biography of filmmaker and cinematic visionary George Lucas has been updated with a substantial new chapter that discusses the revamped <i>Star Wars</i> Trilogy Special Edition, the <i>Star Wars</i> prequels, the filming of the first installment, and the controversial ways in which Lucas's approach and success continue to alter the landscape of the film industry.</div>