Its vast history and environs have been explored, studied, and chronicled extensively for more than twenty years. Now, this landmark volume--a definitive reference devoted exclusively to the Star Wars milieu--draws together data from films, radio dramas, novels, short stories, computer games, and more, running the full gamut of this extraordinary galaxy. From science and technology to history and geography; from culture and biography to ecology and cosmology; from "abo" and "Abrax" to "zwil" and "Zirtran's Anchor," this all-encompassing, fully illustrated, alphabetical reference covers all the elements which have developed and expanded the Star Wars universe, creating a rich and diverse history that spans millennia. Its scope ranges from the renowned and infamous ("Luke Skywalker," "Darth Vader") to the obscure and enigmatic ("Tnun Bdu"); from the history of the Sith Wars to the Galactic Civil War that pit the Rebel Alliance against the Empire. It introduces us to the natives and customs of planets as diverse as Tatooine and Dagobah, and even to the secrets and beliefs of the Jedi Knights. As a bonus for the intensive researcher, this massive reference includes the complete timeline of major events in Star Wars history. Every key element that exists in the world of Star Wars is supplied here--in clearly defined entries that have been researched and written by one of the leading authorities on the Star Wars universe.

The Star Wars Encyclopedia

Humor & Entertainment

Stephen J. Sansweet

Movies

Ballantine

Read about Anakin Skywalker's years spent as Darth Vader. With more than a hundred color photos, early sketches and never before published illustrations, plus movie stills, reflections from George Lucas and others involved in the creation of Star Wars, and a comprehensive list of Vador collectible merchandise. A fascinating portrait of a memorable modern-day villain.

Anakin Skywalker: the Story of Darth Vader

Chronicle Books+

For the true Star Wars fan, it doesn't get much better than this mammoth compendium in its evocative die-cut slipcase: a companion to the volume that covered the original trilogy and a visual tour through the final three Star Wars films. Photographs, behind-the-scenes production stills, early sketches, computer renderings, outtakes, and more from Lucasfilm's archives deconstruct Episodes I, II, and III every vehicle, character, planet, and plot line is examined. Featuring more than 3,000 out-of-this-world color images, an insider's-perspective text, and production specifications, this is a gorgeous tribute to the most successful movie saga of all time. 
 2005 by Lucasfilm Ltd. &amp; TM. All Rights Reserved.

Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels

Arts & Photography

Pablo Hidalgo

Graphic Design

One of the very first Star Wars posters had no images at all just enormous block letters that announced, "Coming to Your Galaxy This Summer: Star Wars." The rest is history. Now, 28 years later, the 350 most amazing Star Wars movie posters are collected for the first time. This compilation spans the surreal to ultra realistic, the campy to darkly serious: Darth Vader's head exploding in a shower of camera parts; Anakin Skywalker casting an ominous Sith shadow; C-3PO and R2-D2 selling Star Wars shoes; Luke and Vader in mortal battle aboard the Death Star. Classic posters are joined with text by the world's foremost Star Wars collector, Stephen Sansweet, and poster collector Peter Vilmur, behind-the-scenes stories from artists and designers, a scarcity guide to over 2,000 posters, and a bootleg identification guide. Exploding with color, The Star Wars Poster Book illuminates an unexplored corner of Star Wars history. 
 2005 by Lucasfilm Ltd. &amp; TM. All Rights Reserved.

The Star Wars Poster Book

Peter Vilmur

Imagine you've been a Star Wars fan from the very beginning. Way back in Ô77, you started collecting everything from Star Wars gum wrappers to now-priceless relics like the original preview questionnaire. Even better, you had access to special screenings, actual film sets, and all the behind-the-scenes parties. You'd be just like Stephen Sansweet, the world's foremost Star Wars collector. In this magnificent scrapbook, Sansweet has carefully selected and arranged the best of his unparalleled collection, authentically reproduced right down to the bristles on the Luke Skywalker toothbrush. Here are Yoda Christmas cards painted by Ralph McQuarrie himself, early prototypes of logos, invitations still in their envelopes, cutout figures, press releases, stickers, patches, trading cards, press photos, and much, much more. Including Sansweet's anecdotes of the early days and featuring treasures from around the world, this is the ultimate Star Wars collectible. ?
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" Star Wars " Scrapbook: The Essential Collection (Star Wars)

Virgin Books

This comprehensive guide to the "Star Wars" series of films follows on from the re-release of the first three films. Everything from the smugglers' spaceport on Abregado-Rae and technical explanations of the Millennium Falcon's acceleration compensator is covered.

Star Wars' Encyclopedia

Virgin Hardbacks

Chronicling the full range of figures which have been available since the inception of "Star Wars" in 1977, this reference guide contains more than 2000 images, comparing all of the action figure characters with their on-screen counterparts.

Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive

The Star Wars Vault -The Star Wars Vault includes Fifty interactive, rare and some never-before-published memorabilie, including reproductions of Lucas's own handwritten script pages, flip-through catalogs, swag, posters, T-shirt transfers, stickers, blueprints, production notes, animation cells and much more!Hundreds of photos and pieces of artwork. This is a Star Wars collector's treasure trove of memorabilia that is available no where else. It is a 128 page collection in the form of a scrap book and fact book.This is the same 30 year Edition but without the 2 CDs

Star Wars Vault (Thirty Years of Treasures From the Lucasfilm Archives, Suggested retail $60)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

Harper-entertainment

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