The Star Wars Phenomenon in Britain

The Blockbuster Impact and the Galaxy of Merchandise, 1977–1983

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by Craig Stevens

Type

Studies

Subject

One Film > Star Wars

Keywords

George Lucas, Great Britain, sociology

Publishing date

2018

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 359 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN

978-1-4766-6608-2

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Book Presentation:
Among the top-grossing Hollywood blockbusters of all time, Star Wars launched one of the most successful movie and licensing franchises in history. Yet much of the film’s backstory was set in Britain, where the original trilogy was made and where early efforts at tie-in merchandising were spearheaded. The author provides a detailed account of the saga’s British connection, including personal recollections of fans in the UK, exclusive interviews with staff members of Palitoy who took on the challenge of producing millions of toys, and the story of how a group of writers from the underground press in London combined with Marvel comics to produce the first Star Wars expanded universe.

About the Author:
Craig Stevens, an active member of the Star Wars collecting community, has written many influential blogs and articles. He lives in Whitby, North Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom.

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