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, makes this a must-own volume for every cinephile.