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When this series was first broadcast on National Public Radio in 1981, it generated the largest response in the network's history: 50,000 letters and phone calls in a single week, an audience of 750,000 per episode, and a subsequent 40-percent jump in NPR listenership.This landmark production, perhaps the most ambitious radio project ever attempted, began when Star Wars creator George Lucas donated the story rights to an NPR affiliate. Writer Brian Daley adapted the film's highly visual script to the special demands and unique possibilities of radio, creating a more richly textured tale with greater emphasis on character development. Director John Madden guided a splendid cast-including Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels, reprising their film roles as Luke Skywalker and the persnickety robot See Threepio-through an intense 10-day dialogue recording session. Then came months of painstaking work for virtuoso sound engineer Tom Voegeli, whose brilliant blending of the actors' voices, the music, and hundreds of sound effects takes this intergalactic adventure into a realm of imagination that is beyond the reach of cinema.Product Identifiers
PublisherHighbridge Company
ISBN-101565110056
ISBN-139781565110052
eBay Product ID (ePID)92399102
Product Key Features
Book TitleStar Wars
TopicScience Fiction / Space Opera, Radio / General, Science Fiction / General
Publication Year1993
LanguageEnglish
GenrePerforming Arts, Fiction
AuthorGeorge Lucas
FormatCompact Disc
Dimensions
Item Height1.1in.
Item Length5.3in.
Item Width6.4in.
Item Weight8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsAt first glance, it seems difficult to imagine Star Wars presented as a radio serial. Wouldn't the story be weakened by the loss of visuals? This remarkable production, broadcast on National Public Radio in 1981, proves that sounds convey pictures quite well on their own. John Williams's original score and sound effects from the film add drama and depth to the story, and the characters are brought to life by a talented cast including Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels reprising their roles as Luke Skywalker and C-3PO. Though Brock Peters's Darth Vader is a bit of a disappointment (James Earl Jones left some pretty big boots to fill), Perry King does a fine turn as Han Solo, and Ann Sachs makes a believable Princess Leia. The story itself has been greatly expanded, and listeners are treated to several new scenes, including conversations between Princess Leia and her father on Alderaan and Biggs Darklighter's confession to Luke that he had decided to join the Rebel Alliance after leaving the Imperial Space Academy. Presented in 13 episodes, this excellent radio drama is enjoyable even for those whom audiobooks usually leave cold. As series director John Madden noted during the production, "You may think you've seen the movie; wait till you hear it." (Running time: 6 hours, 6 cassettes) --C.B. Delaney, HighBridge Co. has issued the complete National Public Radio production of Star Wars: The Radio Drama . It consists of 13 half-hour episodes. There is a full cast, including movie performers Mark Hamill (Luke) and Anthony Daniels (C3PO). There also is music and sound effects. It clearly demonstrates that good radio drama is not dead. The series covers the same ground as the original movie; but because of the added length, there are details the movie could hope to include. In fact, it explains some things (such as individual character's motivations) that were best hinted at...in the movie.
Number of Volumes7 Vols.
Adapted byDaley, Brian
Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition,Abridged Edition
Number of Pages360 Pages
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- 07. Nov. 2015
quite good
These stories cover the film Star Wars IV - A new Hope. A couple of the original cast, Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels give it some authenticity. It does a good job covering some of the scenes that we didn't see in the film. There is a voice doing the continuity and for fans of Star Ward this id a worthy addition to any collection and not easy to find. The only thing I would say is unless you have seen the film this would be difficult to follow. Then again is there anyone who has not seen it ?Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 03. Sep. 2019
Love it
My parents recorded this off the radio when I was little. So I grew up listening to to this. This brings back so many memories and I love that I can share this with my kids.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
