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Howard Kazanjian
A Producer's Life
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"A chronicle of the life and career of legendary movie producer Howard Kazanjian, who worked with directors ranging from Sam Peckinpah and Alfred Hitchcock to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg"--
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A captivating exploration of the life, work, and insider insight of legendary film producer Howard Kazanjian
Howard Kazanjian had already worked with such master directors as Alfred Hitchcock, Robert Wise, Billy Wilder, and Sam Peckinpah when he was recruited by his University of Southern California classmate George Lucas to be vice president of production on The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Return of the Jedi, among other films.
In a career spanning 50 years in the industry, Kazanjian has witnessed the transition of Hollywood from its twilight age to the digital world of today. His stories from the front lines on the set, granting insight into the techniques and personalities of some of Hollywood's finest, illustrated with rare archival photographs, make this a must-own volume for every cinephile.
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ISBN: 9781951836184
Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 October 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Cameron & Company Inc
Contributors:
- Foreword by Marcia Lucas
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 408
About the Author
J. W. Rinzler, former executive editor at Lucasfilm Ltd., is the author The Making of Star Wars, The Complete Making of Indiana Jones, and The Star Wars, the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel, adapted from George Lucasβs original rough draft. Marcia Lucas is an Academy Awardβwinning film editor whoβs worked on such legendary films as Star Wars, American Graffiti, Taxi Driver, and Alice Doesnβt Live Here Anymore.
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