Written by Jody Duncan, Mythmaking is the ultimate backstage pass to the making of Episode II, filled with anecdotes, observations, interviews and never-before-seen color photography chronicling the genesis of the latest Star Wars chapter.

The stars, such as Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayden Christensen, Christopher Lee, and Jimmy Smits recount their experiences while making the movie. Writer / Director George Lucas, Producer Rick McCallum, Editor Ben Burtt and a full team creative talents offer their perspectives on Episode II.

Learn about the digital wizardry required to launch the first conflict of the Clone Wars, or required to create a dizzying chase through the skyline of Coruscant. Discover the scenes cut from the theatrical release, and learn about the challenges inherent in making a feature length film without film.

Mythmaking, from Del Rey Books, will be available in both paperback and hardcover, and is scheduled for release in November 2002.