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Howard Kazanjian

A Producer's Life
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Howard Kazanjian by J. W. Rinzler dives into the life and career of Howard Kazanjian, a notable film producer best known for his work in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. The book offers an in-depth exploration of Kazanjian's journey through the Hollywood landscape, highlighting his innovations and contributions to the film industry. It paints a rich picture of his collaborations, challenges, and successes.
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Howard Kazanjian

"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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INFORMATION

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: 0g

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 Lucas’s original rough draft. Marcia Lucas is an Academy Award–winning film editor who’s worked on such legendary films as Star Wars, American Graffiti, Taxi Driver, and Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.

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