The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars, Episode V) - Softcover

Glut, Donald F.

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9780345283924: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars, Episode V)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345283929 ISBN 13: 9780345283924

Publisher: Del Rey, 1980

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The war between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire has only just begun. The rebels have established an outpost on the wasteland of Hoth and soon Luke, Han, Princess Leia and their faithful companions are forced to flee, scattering in all directions - with the Dark Lord's minions in hot pursuit.

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Review:

Perhaps you think the Star Wars trilogy cannot be fully realized with audio alone. You think you'd miss the stunning visuals, the emotions of the actors, and the special effects. You think it would be a disappointment. As Yoda might say, "So impossible is it? So certain are you?" This production of The Empire Strikes Back was created by the same team that produced National Public Radio's amazingly successful presentation of Star Wars: The Original Radio Drama in 1981. Presented in 10 episodes, the longer format allows for a great expansion of the story and new scenes--though purists may be disappointed by the slight but significant change in the story line while the Rebels are on Hoth. Once again, Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels are on hand to reprise their roles as Luke Skywalker and C-3PO, and this time they are joined by Billy Dee Williams reprising his part as Lando Calrissian. A fine cast performs the rest of the roles, notably John Lithgow as Yoda and the very compelling Perry King as the "slimy, double-crossing, no good swindler" Han Solo. Sound effects and John Williams's score from the movie have been remixed to help create a convincing soundscape--so good, you can really "see" the movie by listening to it. The Empire Strikes Back: The Original Radio Drama will thrill all Star Wars fans, whether or not they enjoy audiobooks. (Running time: 5 hours, 5 cassettes) --C.B. Delaney

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The Rebels are on the run! Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and the droids are captured by the Empire. Can Luke use his Jedi training to confront Darth Vader, lord of the dark side of the Force, and save his friends?

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