[PDF] Star Wars Year By Year eBook

Author : Kristin Baver
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 22,37 MB
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0241550157

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Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars in this complete history of the most famous franchise in movie history. Painstakingly researched and superbly illustrated, Star WarsTM Year By Year: A Visual History, New Edition presents a unique Star Wars timeline-the full history of the amazing Star Wars phenomenon as you've never seen it before. This stunning visual journey features trivia and cultural cornerstones from director George Lucas' early life through to the iconic movie stills, comic books, novels, toys, video games, and theme parks that have spawned from five decades of seminal film making. Fully updated and expanded, this edition encompasses all nine episodes of the original, prequel and sequel trilogies, along with the standalone movies Rogue One and Solo, and the acclaimed television series, The Mandalorian. Produced in full collaboration with Lucasfilm and written by renowned Star Wars experts, Star Wars Year by Year: A Visual History, New Edition is ideal for Star Wars fanatics and newbies alike. © & TM 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Author : Michael Kaminski
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,22 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Star Wars films
ISBN : 9780978465230

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In this thorough account of one of cinema's most lasting works, Kaminski presents the true history of how "Star Wars" was written. For this unauthorized account, he has pored through more than 400 sources.

Author : Glenn Kenny
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 14,6 MB
Release : 2015-03-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1466892633

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A dazzling collection of original essays by some of America's most notable young writers on the cultural impact of the Star Wars films A Galaxy Not So Far Away is the first ever exploration of the innumerable ways the Star Wars films have forever altered our cultural and artistic landscape. Edited by Glenn Kenny, a senior editor and critic at Premiere magazine, this singular collection allows some of the nation's most acclaimed writers to anatomize, criticize, celebrate, and sometimes simply riff on the prismatic aftereffects of an unparalleled American phenomenon. Jonathan Lethem writes of the summer he saw Star Wars twenty-one times as his mother lay dying of cancer. Neal Pollack chips in with the putative memoir of a certain young man having problems with his father, written in the voice of Holden Caulfield. Erika Krouse ponders the code of the Jedi Knight and its relation to her own pursuit of the martial arts. New York Times film critic Elvis Mitchell meditates upon the mysterious figure Lando Calrissian. A classic assemblage of pop writing at its best, A Galaxy Not So Far Away is a book for everyone who loves Star Wars films and seeks to understand just what it is about these films that has so enchanted an entire generation of filmgoers.

Author : Lucasfilm
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 20,66 MB
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470602003

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At last—an analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the Star Wars saga Star Wars took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. From Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to the French Revolution and the Vietnam War, Star Wars and History explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and villains in human history and their impact on the creation of the Star Wars saga. Star Wars and History shows how the atomic and hydrogen bombs led to the Death Star; how Princess Leia's leadership in the Rebel Alliance resembled the daring work of intrepid women in the French Resistance during World War II and the Mexican Revolution; historical parallels between the Jedi Code and Bushido as well as those linking the Jedi culture with that of the Templar Knights and other warrior monks; and all of the history that underlies the Star Wars galaxy. Read how our own civilization's civil wars, slavery, international corporation states, and teenage queens were transformed into the epic Star Wars history and discover how Tatooine reflects the lawless frontiers of the past and Coruscant our own history of glittering and greedy capitals. The first book devoted to analyzing the actual historical events in our past that influenced the creation of the space fantasy, Star Wars Features 11 essays by a wise "council" of history scholars, written in close collaboration with George Lucas and Lucasfilm Gives new insights into central Star Wars characters and historical figures who helped inspire them (including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Queen Amidala, Yoda, Jabba the Hutt, Lando Calrissian, Emperor Palpatine, and others) Includes both stunning photos from the Lucasfilm Image Archives and historical photos that demonstrate the parallels between both worlds Filled with fascinating historical comparisons and background that will take your experience of the Star Wars saga to a new level, Star Wars and History is an essential companion for every Star Wars fan.

Author : Simon Beecroft
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 21,27 MB
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0744058635

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The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy. The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Curious as to where Padmé Amidala is from? Wonder how tall Grogu is? To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia Updated and Expanded Edition. Written by Star Wars experts, the book is full of fun facts and intriguing information that’s guaranteed to enthrall fans of all ages. With plenty of lesser-known details, even die-hard fans will learn new facts about iconic characters. © & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Author : Scholastic
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 11,84 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0545227380

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From Anakin, Boba Fett, and C-3PO to X-Wings, Yoda, and Zam Wesell, no one can do the ABC's like STAR WARS Star Wars: ABC is an alphabetical adventure through the imaginative and intergalactic world of Star Wars featuring the names and images of the most popular characters, droids, spaceships, and creatures in this galaxy far, far away. With artistic alliterative text that describes each image and emphasizes each letter, Star Wars: ABC is a completely new way to learn about the legendary story of Star Wars.

Author : Scholastic, Inc. Staff
Publisher : Scholastic Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,4 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Board books
ISBN : 9780545418782

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Presents a numerical exploration of a galaxy far, far away that uses popular Star Wars heroes, villains, vehicles, droids, and aliens to introduce fundamental counting skills.

Author : Larry Weinberg
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 40,66 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780394844930

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Discusses how the movie "Star Wars" was made and how the special effects were created.

Author : Ryder Windham
Publisher : DK Children
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,27 MB
Release : 2012
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN : 9780756692483

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A guide to the Star Wars movies including interesting facts, pieces of art, and full-color photographs.

Author : Frank Parisi
Publisher : Titan Books (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,91 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Cinematography
ISBN : 9781848562318

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Readers are taken behind the scenes in the Clone wars to discover the art and creativity of one of George's Lucas's great projects. It features more than 400 pieces of concept art and exclusive interviews. This book presents the story's development through the eyes of the Animatore, sketch artists, writers, designers, producers and directors.