In this fully-illustrated thirtieth-anniversary tribute to the blockbuster movie Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi acclaimed New York Times bestselling author J. W. Rinzler ventures back into the Lucas film archives to reveal the fascinating development process and astonishing cinematic wizardry behind the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy. The completion of a journey through movie history that began with the acclaimed The Making of Star Wars, this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Return of the Jedi is a treasure trove of fresh interviews with key cast and crew members, never-before-published concept artwork, candid on-set photography, scripts, storyboards and production notes that transports the reader back over thirty years to relive the entire film-making process — from story to screen and onward into legend. Illustrated with more than 1,000 images and spanning the entire production, from location shooting in the Yuma Desert and the redwood forests of California, to Elstree Studios in England, The Making of Return of the Jedi is a lavish and enthralling celebration of one of the most cherished movies ever made and will be a must-have addition to the collections for Star Wars fans and serious cinephiles alike.