The Illustrated Star Wars Universe
by Kevin J. Anderson
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The ultimate book for every Star Wars fan. Experience the Star Wars universe as never before in this stunning visual journey that carries you to the farthest reaches--and into the deepest mysteries--of George Lucas's cinematic masterpiece. Ralph McQuarrie, the legendary main concept artist for all three Star Wars films, and Kevin J. Anderson, the New York Times bestselling Star Wars author, present the ultimate voyage: a vivid and close-up look at the exotic worlds and remarkable show more inhabitants of the Star Wars universe. The breathtaking artwork of McQuarrie and Anderson's delightful text are your guide to eight different Star Wars locales. Here, detailed as never before, are the worlds of Tatooine, the stark desert home planet of Luke Skywalker; Coruscant, the glorious center of the Empire; Dagobah, the swampy world of Yoda; Bespin, site of the famed floating metropolis of Cloud City; Endor, the forest moon sheltering the Ewoks; Hoth, the frozen wasteland and site of a secret Rebel base; Yavin 4, the jungle moon, nearly destroyed by the first Death Star; and Alderaan, Princess Leia's homeworld, cruelly annihilated by the same Death Star. Each world is lavishly illustrated and described by a qualified expert, including scientists, scouts, soldiers, poets, and even Imperial agents. The Illustrated Star Wars Universe is an epic achievement, a visionary treat no Star Wars fan will want to miss--and a true collector's item you'll enjoy for years to come. (r), TM & (c) 1995 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. show lessTags
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A very interesting book written from the point of view of various people in the Star Wars universe. Not necessarily a book on the conceptual design of the Star Wars look, but rather almost a sociology book. The chapters go around to various planets (all from the original trilogy) and are written from the perspective of explorers, sociologists, aliens, governmental employees, etc. It has a very "you are living in this universe" type of feel, as oppose to, "this is what the writers and producers wanted Star Wars to look like". It contains a great deal of the original artwork by famous Star Wars conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie. His work really adds a unique and in-depth visualization to what you're reading. Overall, it's a unique look at show more the worlds and cultures of Star Wars and provides insight that you wouldn't get from simply watching the films. Read it during my childhood and still have it today. show less
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Kevin J. Anderson was born on March 27, 1962. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked in California for twelve years as a technical writer and editor at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His science fiction books include Resurrection, Inc., the Star Wars Jedi Academy Trilogy, the Young Jedi Knights series, Ground Zero, Ruins, show more Climbing Olympus, Blindfold, and The Dark Between the Stars. He has also written several books with Doug Beason including Ignition, Virtual Destruction, Fallout, and Ill Wind. (Bowker Author Biography) Kevin J. Anderson has written twenty seven bestsellers and has been nominated for the Nebula Award, the Bram Stoker Award, and the SFX Reader's Choice Award. He also holds the Guinness world record for "The Largest Single-Author Signing". (Publisher Provided) show less
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- The Illustrated Star Wars Universe
- Important places
- Imperial Center; Alderaan; Bespin; Yavin 4; Dagobah; Hoth (show all 8); Tatooine; Endor
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- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 9
