false 20019 983719 0345402278 9780345402271 9 <![CDATA[Star Wars Encyclopedia]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223633080m/983719.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/983719.Star_Wars_Encyclopedia 4.16 67 Star Wars universe, conceived by George Lucas, has been explored by authors and artists eager to build on the foundation laid by the blockbuster movies. The Star Wars Encyclopedia is the essential guide to every detail of the history, planets, vehicles, politics, aliens, and weapons described in countless books, comics, stories, and (of course) movies. You'll find extraordinary details about old favorites here--for instance, did you know that Luke Skywalker helped rescue Han and Leia's children from the dark side of the Force? Or that the primary food of Jawas is the hubba gourd? Endless hours of browsing pleasure await you, from A-1 Deluxe Floater (a luxury air speeder) to ZZ-4Z (Han Solo's housekeeping droid). Each item is cross-referenced to the book, movie, or comic in which it appears, but fans looking for "real-life" information about the Star Wars phenomenon won't find it here--this is strictly a resource for those who want to keep track of how all the stories and characters fit together, the clothes they wear, the foods they eat, and the planets they call home. --Therese Littleton]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 479894 0061257311 9780061257315 6 <![CDATA[The Star Wars Vault: Thirty Years of Treasures from the Lucasfilm Archives, With Removable Memorabilia and Two Audio CDs]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/479894.The_Star_Wars_Vault_Thirty_Years_of_Treasures_from_the_Lucasfilm_Archives_With_Removable_Memorabilia_and_Two_Audio_CDs 4.75 44

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." It's been 30 years since those immortal words were first seen on movie screens nationwide and it was the start of a worldwide phenomenon and the beginning of the most successful movie franchise of all time.

The Star Wars Vault: Thirty Years of Treasures from the Lucasfilm Archives, With Removable Memorabilia and Two Audio CDs by Stephen J. Sansweet and Peter Vilmur (HarperEntertainment; on-sale October 30, 2007; $85.00) is the official illustrated book celebrating this year's 30th anniversary of George Lucas' first Star Wars movie, and includes removable reproductions of memorabilia, along with two CDs containing vintage radio ads, original cast interviews, George Lucas' commentary, and even Carrie Fisher singing in the Star Wars Holiday Special.

The Star Wars Vault is the insider's look at the development and making of all six movies, and the huge cultural impact they've had. In addition to hundreds of photos and pieces of artwork, the book includes fifty interactive, rare, and some never-before-seen pieces of memorabilia.

Among the book's features are:

<ul> <li>The special questionnaire for the first and only test screening of the original Star Wars — and the invitation to attend it <li>George Lucas' hand-written treatment for The Empire Strikes Back <li>Lucasfilm Christmas cards <li>Iron-on T-shirt transfer <li>The very first concept sketch drawn for Star Wars <li>Blueprints of Star Wars vehicles and sets <li>Original hand-written directions for ground-breaking special effects

The Star Wars Vault is the ultimate, one-of-a-kind insider's look into the sensation that launched a phenomenon that includes six feature films; two spin-off films; three television series with more to come; and an extensive collection of licensed books, comics, video games, action figures, trading cards, and many other products worldwide.

]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 20029 4.64 50 7 983721 0345407601 9780345407603 2 <![CDATA[The Quotable Star Wars]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180002175m/983721.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/983721.The_Quotable_Star_Wars 3.38 21
IN A THEATER RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER . . .

Movie audiences fell in love with the rogue, the farmboy, the princess, the villain cloaked in black. Each had his or her place in the universe, and each possessed a unique style.

"I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board."

"Let the Wookiee win."

"Do. Or do not. There is no try."

No series of movies--before or since--has yielded so many memorable moments as the Star Wars trilogy. Those moments are captured here, for everyone to carry and enjoy so that, now and forever . . .

The Force will be with you . . . always.]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 35428 0811848833 9780811848831 0 <![CDATA[The Star Wars Poster Book]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168588188m/35428.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35428.The_Star_Wars_Poster_Book 4.40 10 20019 4.15 181 23 334835 0811822796 9780811822794 0 <![CDATA[The Star Wars Action Figure Archive]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173841023m/334835.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/334835.The_Star_Wars_Action_Figure_Archive 3.89 9 Star Wars toy guide. Consummate collector Stephen J. Sansweet's Action Figure Archive is a completist's bible, with full-color photos and rich details about all the Hasbro/Kenner toys released from 1978 through 1997. Even if you can't afford (or find) all the action figures, vehicles, and playsets themselves, this book is a joy to browse, with big, well-laid-out pages that are jam-packed with film stills, toy detail shots, and information on the movies and their marketing machinery. It's all here: every version of popular characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, along with more obscure, hard-to-find figures, card variants, international editions, accessory descriptions, and product mistakes. This is a crucial reference for serious collectors--and an unbelievably fun book for every Star Wars fan. --Therese Littleton]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 800154 0811800962 9780811800969 1 <![CDATA[Star Wars]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178489023m/800154.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/800154.Star_Wars 3.71 7 Star Wars trilogy is valuable, from bottle caps to shoelaces to posters. This beautiful volume, published by Chronicle Books, follows the design and development of these items--and the development of George Lucas from filmmaker into "merchandiser par excellence." Even casual fans will be delighted by dozens of photos of toys they wanted, toys they had, and toys they wish had been made. Models of some of these never-produced toys provide tantalizing glimpses of what might have been, for better or worse. Thankfully Leia wasn't turned into a Barbie clone, but what child wouldn't have loved a Boba Fett's Bounty Set? Many familiar characters and vehicles are accompanied by concept sketches marked by Lucas's rubber stamps, from "O.K." (translation: try again) to "WONDERFUL." The marketing blitz may be off-putting, but it is fascinating to look back over the wide range of licensed products: linens, shoes, watches, and, of course, food. You might remember C-3POs and the ice-cream bars, but did you know that English fans were offered Star Wars Yogurts with flavors such as Luke Skywalker raspberry, Darth Vader black cherry, and tasty Jabba the Hutt peach melba? A photograph of a tiny, vinyl-caped Jawa action figure, now selling for several hundred dollars, reminds us of the true lesson of Star Wars: You should have held on to those toys! --C.B. Delaney ]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 390045 0811820602 9780811820608 0 <![CDATA[Star Wars Scrapbook: The Essential Collection]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174372594m/390045.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/390045.Star_Wars_Scrapbook_The_Essential_Collection 3.33 6 Star Wars memorabilia collection. Chronicle Books has teamed up with Sansweet (creator of the incredible Star Wars Encyclopedia) to give the rest of us a thrill: our own Star Wars stuff, gathered tidily in a sturdy, spiral-bound package. Darth Vader's ominous helmet opens to reveal page after page of reproductions of everything from fan-club newsletters and ticket stubs to your own real stickers and punch-out cards.

Why Star Wars? Sansweet explains in the introduction that it "literally changed my life, and I'm far from alone." He sees this collection as a way to share the fruits of his passion with less lucky fans around the world. And really, it's kind of nice to let him buy 50 bags of chips in search of unique Star Wars prizes inside. You'll feel as if you're being shown around a truly unique museum by a slightly wacky but really enjoyable friend. --Therese Littleton

]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 334799 0811847357 9780811847353 3 <![CDATA[Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173840962m/334799.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/334799.Star_Wars_Chronicles_The_Prequels 4.50 4 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. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 3957736 0914293230 9780914293231 0 <![CDATA[Tomart's Price Guide to Worldwide Star Wars Collectibles]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3957736.Tomart_s_Price_Guide_to_Worldwide_Star_Wars_Collectibles 4.00 1 20019 4.15 181 23 260171 4.00 1 0 6851958 0810972913 9780810972919 0 <![CDATA[Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles: Memorabilia and Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6851958-star-wars 4.00 1 Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles takes the reader on a journey through cool and kitsch, from toys and costumes to life-size statues made of LEGO bricks to consumer goods such as candy, clothing, toothpaste--and much more. Drawn from the largest private Star Wars collection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector. Since the first Star Wars film opened in 1977, George Lucas's epic space fantasy has become not only one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time, but also an obsession for collectors around the globe, who have spent more than $15 billion on Star Wars merchandise.<DIV> <DIV>These collectibles range from the offbeat--C-3PO tape dispensers, fan-made bantha pinatas, and Darth Vader popcorn poppers--to the everyday--Boba Fett cake pans, Yoda PEZ dispensers, and "Cream of Jawa" soup. Here for the first time is a chronicle of the constantly expanding, all-encompassing, often-surreal lifestyle of collecting Star Wars--filled with incredible stranger-than-fiction stories from the galaxy's foremost collector.
</DIV>]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 2746273 4.00 1 0 983722 081181386X 9780811813860 0 <![CDATA[Star Wars:Aliens Creatures postcrds]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180002177m/983722.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/983722.Star_Wars_Aliens_Creatures_postcrds 3.00 1 Star Wars universe are a wonderfully diverse group. This set of postcards collects images of some of Lucasfilm's most interesting characters--from finished costumes and models from the film to sketches of abandoned characters. There are even some early versions of familiar characters revealing roads (thankfully) not taken. For example, a concept sketch clearly depicts Jabba's majordomo Bib Fortuna--but the twi'lek is lacking his trademark lekku. As always, Chronicle Books has done a beautiful job of packaging this collection. Any Star Wars fan would appreciate this book--or even one postcard from it, if you could spare one. --C.B. Delaney]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 3480020 0811822192 9780811822190 0 <![CDATA[Anakin Skywalker: the Story of Darth Vader: Story Darth Vader: Special Ed]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3480020.Anakin_Skywalker_the_Story_of_Darth_Vader_Story_Darth_Vader_Special_Ed 0.0 0 Anakin Skywalker, otherwise known as Darth Vader, is arguably the central character in George Lucas's Star Wars story arc. His rise to Jedi power, descent into the temptations of the dark side of the Force, and ultimate redemption by his son Luke make for a fantastic modern myth, science fiction style.

This book and action figure set is a must-have for serious collectors--it's big and beautifully packaged in a pyramidal box. The 12" Anakin Skywalker action figure represents him as he appeared at the end of Return of the Jedi, when his spirit form stood alongside fellow departed Jedi masters Obi Wan Kenobi and Yoda. The illustrated book is a delightful tour of the part of Darth Vader's story that appeared in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. (The information about young Anakin is gleaned from Lucas's early story concepts rather than the new movies.) An extensive catalog of Vader collectibles completes the package.

]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 5017992 1852277025 9781852277024 0 <![CDATA[" Star Wars " Scrapbook: The Essential Collection]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5017992._Star_Wars_Scrapbook_The_Essential_Collection 3.00 1 20019 4.15 181 23 3315966 0762404175 9780762404179 0 <![CDATA[Star Wars Who's Who]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3315966.Star_Wars_Who_s_Who 0.0 0 Executor's bridge with Vader. Using actual footage from all three Star Wars movies, this mini-sized guide is packed with both big names and bit players. Can't remember which bounty hunter has it in for Wookiees? No problem. Forgot whether it was Biggs or Wedge who survived till Jedi? It's in there. Far from comprehensive but still a lot of fun, this handy reference is a prize for any fan. --Paul Hughes]]> 17735 4.02 606 67 20004 3.98 325 25 20019 4.15 181 23 983723 0762403225 9780762403226 0 <![CDATA[Star Wars Collectibles: A Pocket Guide]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1223633081m/983723.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/983723.Star_Wars_Collectibles_A_Pocket_Guide 0.0 0 Star Wars completely revolutionized the way in which movies got licensed and merchandised. Some of the most unusual examples show up in this tiny book--thanks to über-collector Stephen Sansweet. Close-up photos and Sansweet's own commentary tell the story behind $2,500 Jawas and Darth Vader-Dog Chow tie-ins. An irresistible addition to any fan's desk or back pocket, this guide is guaranteed to produce more than a few gasps of "You've got to see this!" --Paul Hughes]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 479878 0756762618 9780756762612 0 <![CDATA[Star Wars: From Concept to Screen to Collectible]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/479878.Star_Wars_From_Concept_to_Screen_to_Collectible 0.0 0 Star Wars trilogy is valuable, from bottle caps to shoelaces to posters. This beautiful volume, published by Chronicle Books, follows the design and development of these items--and the development of George Lucas from filmmaker into "merchandiser par excellence." Even casual fans will be delighted by dozens of photos of toys they wanted, toys they had, and toys they wish had been made. Models of some of these never-produced toys provide tantalizing glimpses of what might have been, for better or worse. Thankfully Leia wasn't turned into a Barbie clone, but what child wouldn't have loved a Boba Fett's Bounty Set? Many familiar characters and vehicles are accompanied by concept sketches marked by Lucas's rubber stamps, from "O.K." (translation: try again) to "WONDERFUL." The marketing blitz may be off-putting, but it is fascinating to look back over the wide range of licensed products: linens, shoes, watches, and, of course, food. You might remember C-3POs and the ice-cream bars, but did you know that English fans were offered Star Wars Yogurts with flavors such as Luke Skywalker raspberry, Darth Vader black cherry, and tasty Jabba the Hutt peach melba? A photograph of a tiny, vinyl-caped Jawa action figure, now selling for several hundred dollars, reminds us of the true lesson of Star Wars: You should have held on to those toys! --C.B. Delaney ]]> 20019 4.15 181 23 5017938 3893654968 9783893654963 0 <![CDATA[Star Wars, Alle Sammlerstücke zur Trilogie]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5017938.Star_Wars_Alle_Sammlerst_cke_zur_Trilogie 0.0 0 20019 4.15 181 23 3315965 8496650014 9788496650015 0 <![CDATA[STAR WARS: EL LEGADO]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3315965.STAR_WARS_EL_LEGADO 0.0 0 20019 4.15 181 23