I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story: Foreword by J.J. Abrams
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"The odds of me ever writing a book were approximately... Oh, never mind. My golden companion worries about such things - I don't. I have indeed now written a book - telling my story, in my voice, not his - recognizing that our voices and our stories are inextricably intertwined."
When Star Wars burst onto the big screen in 1977, an unfailingly polite golden droid called C-3PO captured imaginations around the globe. But C-3PO wasn't an amazing display of animatronics with a unique and unforgettable voiceover. Inside the metal costume was an actor named Anthony Daniels.
In this deeply personal memoir, Anthony Daniels recounts his experiences of the epic cinematic adventure that has influenced pop culture for more than 40 years. For the very first time, he candidly describes his most intimate memories as the only actor to appear in every Star Wars film - from his first meeting with George Lucas to the final, emotional days on the set of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
With a foreword by J.J. Abrams and never-before-seen photography, this book is a nostalgic look back at the Skywalker saga as it comes to a close. I Am C- 3PO: The Inside Story reveals Anthony Daniels' vulnerability, how he established his role and what he accomplished, and takes readers on a journey that just happens to start in a galaxy far, far away.
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Anthony Daniels is an amazing storyteller. If you've ever seen a speech he's given, you'll know what I mean - he's great to listen to. And his writing is just the same. This doesn't go deep into his personal life, but it doesn't seem necessary. He tells the story of how he created the character of 3PO - how it was just an empty idea when he got the script. How he filled that idea with life and created this lovely character. He tells the story of being the only actor who was in all star wars movies, shows and all - without actually being recognized for it for a very long time. When he talks about C-3PO it is like someone talking about their dearest friend. Every page is filled with love for this character he played for so many years and was always happy to be able to play again. His writing is incredibly fun to read. Nearly every chapter had a moment that was so funny I just laughed out loud, without the humor ever being forced. Even when he talks negatively about people or events, his words are still full of respect. No word in this book felt forced, rude or uncomfortable. I took some time to read this because I didn't want it to end. Everytime I would come back to it, emerge myself in the kindness and wit of the stories, my heart swell. It felt like a safe place to return to when I felt overwhelmed by my struggles. Anthony Daniels is an amazingly kind, funny man with huge love for his friend C-3PO. This book is truly wonderful. It made me deeply happy and filled my heart with even more love for 3PO.
Description
"The odds of me ever writing a book were approximately... Oh, never mind. My golden companion worries about such things - I don't. I have indeed now written a book - telling my story, in my voice, not his - recognizing that our voices and our stories are inextricably intertwined."
When Star Wars burst onto the big screen in 1977, an unfailingly polite golden droid called C-3PO captured imaginations around the globe. But C-3PO wasn't an amazing display of animatronics with a unique and unforgettable voiceover. Inside the metal costume was an actor named Anthony Daniels.
In this deeply personal memoir, Anthony Daniels recounts his experiences of the epic cinematic adventure that has influenced pop culture for more than 40 years. For the very first time, he candidly describes his most intimate memories as the only actor to appear in every Star Wars film - from his first meeting with George Lucas to the final, emotional days on the set of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
With a foreword by J.J. Abrams and never-before-seen photography, this book is a nostalgic look back at the Skywalker saga as it comes to a close. I Am C- 3PO: The Inside Story reveals Anthony Daniels' vulnerability, how he established his role and what he accomplished, and takes readers on a journey that just happens to start in a galaxy far, far away.
Book Information
Posts
Anthony Daniels is an amazing storyteller. If you've ever seen a speech he's given, you'll know what I mean - he's great to listen to. And his writing is just the same. This doesn't go deep into his personal life, but it doesn't seem necessary. He tells the story of how he created the character of 3PO - how it was just an empty idea when he got the script. How he filled that idea with life and created this lovely character. He tells the story of being the only actor who was in all star wars movies, shows and all - without actually being recognized for it for a very long time. When he talks about C-3PO it is like someone talking about their dearest friend. Every page is filled with love for this character he played for so many years and was always happy to be able to play again. His writing is incredibly fun to read. Nearly every chapter had a moment that was so funny I just laughed out loud, without the humor ever being forced. Even when he talks negatively about people or events, his words are still full of respect. No word in this book felt forced, rude or uncomfortable. I took some time to read this because I didn't want it to end. Everytime I would come back to it, emerge myself in the kindness and wit of the stories, my heart swell. It felt like a safe place to return to when I felt overwhelmed by my struggles. Anthony Daniels is an amazingly kind, funny man with huge love for his friend C-3PO. This book is truly wonderful. It made me deeply happy and filled my heart with even more love for 3PO.