George Lucas: A Life Free Audiobook Download by Brian Jay Jones
The audiobook is narrated by George Lucas's friend and collaborator, Brian Jay Jones. Jones reads the book in a clear, easy to understand manner. The narration also includes some interviews with Lucas himself as well as other key people in his life.
George Lucas was an American film director, writer, producer and entrepreneur. He is best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. He also founded Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound, and Redwood City's Skywalker Ranch. It was revealed in 1980 that he had been terminated from his job as the chief starter of the American Graffiti television show that helped make him famous.
George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, passed away on December 25th. The author of a new biography on George Lucas has offered to give listeners a free download of the audiobook as soon as it becomes available for purchase.
George Lucas was born in Modesto, California on May 14, 1941. He attended Modesto Junior College, where he studied art and became interested in film-making. After a short stint at the University of Southern California's film school, he moved to New York City. From there he would go on to become an innovative filmmaker and producer. In 1971, Lucas started Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) with his friend Douglas Trumbull and they developed digital effects that revolutionized the industry. The film Star Wars was released in 1977 and it brought him worldwide recognition. During all this time Lucas continued to make films, but also founded Skywalker Sound which created soundtracks for many of his films.
The audiobook of George Lucas: A Life narrated by Jay Snyder was created especially for those who cannot watch the documentary George Lucas: The Creative Impulse. It is a complete account of the life and work of the famous film director, producer, screenwriter, animator, financier, and visionary behind some of the most influential movies ever made.
Brian Jay Jones, author of George Lucas: A Life, consulted with several people who had worked closely with Lucas over the years. He also did a lot of research on his own by reading biographies and interviews from those who knew him.
Published Date | 2016-12-06 |
Duration | 18 hours 30 minutes |
Author | Brian Jay Jones |
Narrated | Jay Snyder |
Reviews | |
Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Non-Fiction |
Parent Category | Art & Music, Arts & Entertainment |