Star Wars: The Annotated Screenplays features the screenplays for A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, incorporating the Special Edition alterations. What sets this book apart is its inclusion of details regarding the evolution of the scripts from earlier iterations to their finalized forms. Nevertheless, its content is limited to the changes made for the 1997 versions of the Star Wars original trilogy, reflecting its 1998 publication date. Moreover, the book presents commentary from figures such as George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan, along with other key contributors to the films' development.
Annikin Starkiller was, in fact, Luke Skywalker.
The original conception of Han Solo was a "huge green-skinned guy with no nose and large gills."
And Princess Leia's role was initially quite minor.
Finally, the ultimate collection of Star Wars scripts is here—containing all three complete screenplays, along with the secrets of their creation!
Laurent Bouzereau, through extensive interviews with George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Irvin Kershner, and other individuals instrumental in the original trilogy's creation, has revealed the intricate process of bringing the legendary Star Wars saga to life. By meticulously annotating the actual scripts, he unveils the captivating story behind each stage in the development of these blockbuster movies.