LIFE Indiana Jones: From Raiders to His Final Ride

by LIFE

With Walt Disney Studios’ announcement that a fifth Indiana Jones movie is in the works, it’s time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster film franchise about the adventures of a swashbuckling archaeologist. Indelibly embodied by Harrison Ford, the man in the fedora is dashing and irresistibly human, braving all manner of heart-stopping danger while battling Nazis, Stalinists and other foes in his quest for priceless artifacts - always with humor and panache. LIFE traces the evolution of the film series, from its roots in 1940s serials and action flicks through the creation and production of Raiders of the Lost Ark and three rollicking sequels. With a lively, incisive narrative and a rich trove of photos, this special edition features plot summaries, actor profiles, and a wealth of behind-the-scenes anecdotes - a fitting tribute to one of cinema’s most beloved and enduring heroes. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.

96 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2021

About the author

Life was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, and as a monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, Life was a wide-ranging weekly general interest magazine known for the quality of its photography.

Reviews

[Stephen Gower · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the George Lucas issue more than this one but it was fun to read through and recall moments from the films. Makes me want to watch through them all again.