LUCAS, GEORGE, GLORIA KATZ, AND WILLARD HUYCK — American Graffiti

New York, NY: Ballantine Books, 1973. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. Mass Market PB. This is a mass market paperback book. Ballantine book number 23690 with a price of $1.50. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some beginning bumping. The white covers are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright, but there is noticeable generalized toning throughout. This book has the complete screenplay, including black and white photos from the movie. "While Lucas was working on his first film, THX 1138, Coppola asked him to write a coming-of-age film. The genesis of American Graffiti took place in Modesto in the early 1960s, during Lucas's teenage years. He was unsuccessful in pitching the concept to financiers and distributors but found favor at Universal Pictures after every other major film studio turned him down. Filming began in San Rafael, California, but the production crew was denied permission to shoot beyond a second day. As a result, production was moved to Petaluma, California. The film is the first movie to be produced by his Lucasfilm production banner. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good .