Michael Kaminsky's book is dedicated to the history of the creation of the first six episodes of Star Wars. The author describes the biography of George Lucas and his path to fame, talks about the numerous films from which the director borrowed ideas, and examines how the plot of the space saga has changed over the course of thirty years. The book contains many quotes and references to other sources, including interviews with participants in the events and fragments of early drafts. This publication is intended both for science fiction fans and simply movie lovers who want to get to know the famous universe better, as well as for film scholars interested in New Hollywood.