In this  podcast episode, author Joel Salomon discusses the impetus behind George Lucas' creation of Star Wars. Star Wars is many people's first introduction to sci-fi, and it was one of the first sci-fi pieces to capture worldwide renown. So what inspired Lucas? (Hint: Lucas boldly went where no man has gone before!)

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