The Essential Reader's Companion: Star Wars by Pablo Hidalgo
THE DEFINITIVE WORD ON>STAR WARS FICTION> The legendary motion picture>Star Wars has spawned two big-screen sequels and three prequels--and decades of bestselling fiction. From the original movie tie-in novel through the monumental Fate of the Jedi series, legions of devoted readers have helped expand science fiction's most celebrated film saga into a page-turning print sensation. Now, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of these sweeping>Star Wars adventures is presented in one beautifully illustrated volume.Star Wars: The Essential Reader's Companion spans the entire galaxy of published>Star Wars fiction--movie novelizations, original stand alone and series novels, short stories, eBook novellas, young adult titles, and comics--and features: - a concise synopsis of each story, including key characters and planets
- exclusive behind-the-scenes facts and anecdotes about authors, plot and character development, continuity notes, and significance in the>Star Wars Expanded Universe
- details on which novels are linked to>Star Wars comic books from Dark Horse and Marvel
- a chronological listing of titles, spanning the 25,000-year history of the>Star Wars universe and placing each story in its proper context
- more than one hundred full-color original paintings throughout by some of fans' favorite artists> Whether skimming through fateful eras from the Old Republic to the New Jedi Order; delving deep into the ancient history of the Lost Tribe of the Sith or the tumultuous Clone Wars; crossing paths--and lightsabers--with Dark Lords such as Plagueis or Bane, Sidious or Vader; helming the>Millennium Falcon with Han Solo; or mastering the Force with Luke Skywalker, this one-of-a-kind, one-stop reference is a must for fans looking to maximize their knowledge of the sprawling>Star Wars Expanded Universe.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780345511195 |
| ISBN 10 | 0345511190 |
| Title | The Essential Reader's Companion: Star Wars |
| Author | Pablo Hidalgo |
| Series | Star Wars: Essential Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2012-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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