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J. W. Rinzler

Former executive creative for 15 years at Lucasfilm, Rinzler wrote and directed an animated short "Riddle of the Black Cat," which was shown at numerous film festivals, including the Montreal World Film Festival. His adaptation of George Lucas's original rough draft became "The Star Wars" graphic novel and was a #1 New York Times best-seller. -Amazon

American author and film executive (1962-2021)

Born	17 Aug 1962
Died	28 Jul 2021

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by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2017 — 5 editions

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The making of Star Wars: the definitive story behind the original film

by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2007 — 5 editions

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The Star Wars

by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2013 — 4 editions

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The Complete Making of Indiana Jones

by J. W. Rinzler and Laurent Bouzereau First published in 2008 — 4 editions

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The Art of Star Wars Episode III

by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2005 — 4 editions

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The making of Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: Revenge of the Sith

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First published in 2005 — 3 editions
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The Making of "Star Wars" Episode III (Star Wars Episode III)

by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2005 — 2 editions
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The Art of Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2005 — 2 editions
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Stanley Kubrick's the Shining

by J. W. Rinzler and Lee Unkrich First published in 2023 — 2 editions

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The Making of Planet of the Apes

by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2018 — 2 editions

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The Art and Making of Monster House

by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2006 — 1 edition

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Howard Kazanjian: A Producer's Life

by J. W. Rinzler and Marcia Lucas First published in 2021 — 1 edition

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Star Wars Sounds. by J.W. Rinzler

by J. W. Rinzler and Ben Burtt First published in 2010 — 1 edition

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Star Wars Sounds. by J.W. Rinzler

by J. W. Rinzler and Ben Burtt First published in 2010 — 1 edition

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Star Wars Sounds. by J.W. Rinzler

by J. W. Rinzler and Ben Burtt First published in 2010 — 1 edition

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Star Wars : Inside the Production Archives: the Blueprints

by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2011 — 1 edition

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Howard Kazanjian : From Hitchcock and Peckinpah to Spielberg and Lucas: 5o Years of Collaboration

by J. W. Rinzler and Marcia Lucas First published in 2021 — 1 edition

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Rick Baker - Metamorphosis

by J. W. Rinzler First published in 2019 — 1 edition

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INDIANA JONES. HISTORIA DE UNA SAGA

by Laurent Bouzereau and J. W. Rinzler First published in 2008 — 1 edition

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The Star Wars: Basado en el borrador del guión de George Lucas

by J. W. Rinzler and Víctor Manuel García de Isusi First published in 2023 — 1 edition

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American author and film executive (1962-2021)

Born	17 Aug 1962
Died	28 Jul 2021

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OLID: OL1394659A
Amazon ID: B001IOH9F6
ISNI: 0000000110455357
IMDb: nm5139525
Library of Congress Names: n2004044575
VIAF: 23352296
Wikidata: Q55949043
Inventaire.io: wd:Q55949043

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