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Book Description:
The vehicles and spacecraft of
Star Wars that we've become used to are quite different
in Episode 1. The Old Republic still rules the galaxy
and craftsmen still rule the world of design. We
therefore find art nouveauesque submarines of the Gungan--a
civilisation hidden within the swamps and lakes of Naboo.
Perhaps the most artistic place in the galaxy, Naboo's
inhabitants' clothing, cities and spacecraft are
beautifully designed. In contrast, The Republic is no
longer the glorious government of free peoples uniting
the galaxy and their spacecraft appear more factory-made
and less crafted. Similarly, the Trade Federation's
insect-like vessels are futurist in design. David West
Reynolds is a Star Wars authority. His last book
Incredible Cross Sections showed brilliantly detailed
plans of all the Star Wars spacecraft. This book does
the same thing for Episode 1 in 14 unbelievably detailed
cross-section artworks, including a gatefold cutaway of
a Droid Control Ship. The encyclopedic information which
accompanies the beautiful pictures provides information
on the smallest detail of the crafts.
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