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Book Description:
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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