THX 1138.

LUCAS, George.

Item Number: 130483

New York: Ballantine Books, 1971.

First edition of this work by George Lucas. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in a contemporary hand, “For Bob George Lucas.” The recipient was Lucas’ postmaster. In near fine condition. Based on the Original Screenplay by George Lucas and Walter Murch. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

THX 1138 is a 1971 American social science fiction film directed by George Lucas in his feature film directorial debut. It is set in a dystopian future in which the populace is controlled through android police and mandatory use of drugs that suppress emotions. Produced by Francis Ford Coppola and written by Lucas and Walter Murch, it stars Robert Duvall and Donald Pleasence. THX 1138 was developed from Lucas's student film Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB, which he made in 1967 while attending the USC School of Cinematic Arts. The feature film was produced in a joint venture between Warner Bros. and American Zoetrope.