STAR WARS CHRONICLES

Fine, Deborah

ISBN 10: 081181498X / ISBN 13: 9780811814980

Published by Chronicle Books, 2005

About this Item

A large, hardback book, probably A3 in size, comes with a beautiful black and gold sleeved box, slipcase and its original brown board box. Silver coloured titles running down the spine. This fantastic book is in really nice condition, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. First edition published in the United States of America by Chronicle Books, printed in Hong Kong, Produced by Aeon Inc. English text by Deborah Fine, co-ordinated by Lucy Autrey Wilson, (Lucas Film ). Cover and text design by Earl Gee and Fani Chung, San Francisco. 315 pages all intact and nice tight binding. Please note this is a heavy book and postage may increase from listed postage price depending on final destination. This wonderful book documents much of the mythical universe that Star Wars created, it incorporates a wide range of information from numerous books, television movies, radio dramas, documentaries, and games. The 1994 Second Edition of "A Guide to the Star Wars Universe" by Bill Slavicsek, updated much of this information in an encyclopedic format and was a valuable aid in preparing this book. The challenge was to consolidate the data from that and other sources and combine it with a comprehensive visual record of the films, to bring together in one place as much about Star Wars as possible. The Imaginary world of Star Wars is taken from screenplays and novelizations, spin-off novels, comics, detailed source books published by West End Games, and Ballantine reference books. Star Wars Chronicles also reached beyond the fictional world to include behind the scenes information on the making of the films. production timelines, publishing history, theme park attractions and more. This is a special book chronicling the amazing "Star Wars" unique historical record. A must have book for all the "Star Wars" fans and enthusiasts.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: STAR WARS CHRONICLES
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081181498X
• ISBN 13: 9780811814980
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 5 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

The most spectacular tribute to the Star Wars phenomenon yet, this deluxe limited edition features the most comprehensive collection of photographs, production stills, sketches, and outtakes ever assembled. Nearly the entire Lucasfilm archives, with hundreds of never-before-seen images and dozens of creatures, and sections on Star Wars TV specials that have never been published in book form, are brought together in this luxurious, slipcased volume. With its enticing size and elegant design, Star Wars Chronicles is the ultimate collection for serious Star Wars fans.

Review

This is the ultimate must-have for the Star Wars fanatic. Spendy, but definitely worth it, the Star Wars Chronicles is a big, beautiful book that comes in a gold and black box--it will look great on your coffee table next to your Star Wars Logbook. The Chronicles cover the beloved trilogy of movies in thousands of behind-the-scenes and up-close photographs, many you've never seen before. From the creation of all the aliens to the details of Boba Fett's jet pack, you'll find fascinating facts, drawings, paintings, and photos to pore over endlessly. Each detail is lovingly presented for the appreciation of serious fans, and the whole package will be a delight to collectors.