The Illustrated Star Wars Universe
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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 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.
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All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0553374842
ISBN13:9780553374841
Release Date:September 1997
Publisher:Del Rey
Length:208 Pages
Weight:1.57 lbs.
Dimensions:11.0" x 0.4" x 8.5"
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5 ratings
My Idol
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Ralph is one of the Best Illustrators that i know.His work is very inspirating for me.If you are true fan of Star Wars you just need this book.Excellent printing on high quality paper.Don't wait and buy this piece of art.
You feel inside this Universe
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This incredible book help you feel like all the Star Wars universe and its planets are real. You read the accounts of the "writers" and you think that they really exists.It helps to understand all the story and the beutiful pictures help to get into.A MUST book for a Star Wars fan.
Beautiful, and informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a great book. Beautiful and informative.I bought it originally for the incredible artwork, but I was pleasantly surprised to find lots of great information on some of the worlds in Star Wars. The text is written by Kevin J. Anderson, but he did a pretty good job on this book.Still, the crowning glory of this book is the collection of astounding artwork by Ralph McQuarrie. Lots of full-page color paintings with remarkable detail. McQuarrie is the king of SW art, and this is him at his best! This is a must have for any Star Wars fan, or even one of great artwork, and would make a great present for any Star Wars fan.
Cool
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is one of the must haves for a true Star Wars fan. It is a coffee table book, like Dinotopia. Its stunning illustrations follow the reader through the Star Wars Universe, earning points for believability, and romanticism along the way. Though not a true novel, the text is good for guiding one through the drawings on the book. You have to know that you are not getting a novel, but for a Star Wars fan it hardly matters.
Magnificent Art!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book has some of the best art there is on the planets that are in the Star Wars Universe. Not heavy on fact, though, this book makes tales that recount the information about Tatooine, Coruscant, Dagobah, Alderaan, Hoth, Yavin, the forest moon of Endor, and Bespin, using pictures and first person narrative. A good addition to any Star Wars fan's book collection.
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