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Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide (2001)

by Ben Burtt

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Whether doing business with the Hutts or trying to get a decent haircut on Coruscant, Beeps, Bleats, and Boskas is an invaluable guide for anyone traveling through unfamiliar sections of the galaxy. Vividly illustrated by Sergio Aragones, this handy volume covers the basic situations galactic travelers may find themselves in--plus guidelines for- Greetings--H'chu apenkee, o'grandio lust- "Greetings, glorious host" in Huttese. It doesn't hurt you to be nice, and it might hurt you not to.- Travel arrangements--Zat x'ratch keezo bompaz ha sheep- in Bocce, "That scratch was there when I rented the ship."- Asking directions--Chi ita lungee- "I am lost," in Ewokese. Don't be afraid to seek help in the forest.- Dining--Dis foosa isa berry good- "this food is good." It's always best to compliment your Gungan hosts.- Bargaining for your life--Huwaa muaa mumwa- "Can I buy you a drink." in Wookiee-speak. Try it. It just might work.A MUST HAVE WHEN TRAVELING WITHOUT YOUR PROTOCOL DROID!Bonus!--An exclusive "Behind the Sounds" look at making of the Star Wars movies from Academy Award-winning Sound Editor Ben Burtt. Discover the secrets behind the roar of Chewbacca, the chatter of the cantina crowd, and R2-D2's unique eloquence.… (more)
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 Book talk: galactic phrases3 unread / 3abe-ray, January 2015

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This was a delightful surprise in my Loot Crate this past month, that turned out to be far more amazing than it appeared on the tin. The book is written as a language guide & travelogue for the universe/world's/race's included there, with several expected commentaries on social mores, traditions, and interactions. Which was cute --

But what surprised me was the last fourth of the book, directly by the author reveals the author to be the guy who has worked sound and languages behind-the-scenes for every single Star War's movie out there. He talked about all the sounds and how he found them, how he made the languages, the best parts and the worst flops, and I felt deeply engrossed in another part of the creation of that world.

Definitely on high advisement for people who love this series. ( )
  wanderlustlover | Dec 26, 2022 |
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Whether doing business with the Hutts or trying to get a decent haircut on Coruscant, Beeps, Bleats, and Boskas is an invaluable guide for anyone traveling through unfamiliar sections of the galaxy. Vividly illustrated by Sergio Aragones, this handy volume covers the basic situations galactic travelers may find themselves in--plus guidelines for- Greetings--H'chu apenkee, o'grandio lust- "Greetings, glorious host" in Huttese. It doesn't hurt you to be nice, and it might hurt you not to.- Travel arrangements--Zat x'ratch keezo bompaz ha sheep- in Bocce, "That scratch was there when I rented the ship."- Asking directions--Chi ita lungee- "I am lost," in Ewokese. Don't be afraid to seek help in the forest.- Dining--Dis foosa isa berry good- "this food is good." It's always best to compliment your Gungan hosts.- Bargaining for your life--Huwaa muaa mumwa- "Can I buy you a drink." in Wookiee-speak. Try it. It just might work.A MUST HAVE WHEN TRAVELING WITHOUT YOUR PROTOCOL DROID!Bonus!--An exclusive "Behind the Sounds" look at making of the Star Wars movies from Academy Award-winning Sound Editor Ben Burtt. Discover the secrets behind the roar of Chewbacca, the chatter of the cantina crowd, and R2-D2's unique eloquence.

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