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Star Wars Classic Visual Dictionary (Hardcover)

by Dorling Kindersley (Author)
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Watch the Star Wars trilogy enough times and you'll find yourself straining to catch all the little details. Not the subtle plot points (Darth is Luke's dad, check; Luke and Leia are brother and sister, check), but all the cool gear and gadgets that keep flashing in front of the camera. Like what are those pointy things on Boba Fett's kneepads? And what's with all that ammo on Chewie's bandolier? And does an Imperial Probe really need that many legs? Finally, we've got some answers.

David West Reynolds, a boyish Ph.D. in archaeology who looks like he just rode in on the last Bantha, has catalogued the artifacts and inhabitants of the Star Wars universe with the same clinical thoroughness one typically reserves for studying Mesopotamia. His oversized, eye-pleasing picture book is packed with scrutinizing photos of actual props and characters from the movies, complete with systematic, scientific labels. And Reynolds's friendly, pseudo-academic style seamlessly blends new information with old. (In the Sand People description, you can't help but hear Alec Guinness's voice when Reynolds reveals that "Sand People ride in single file to hide their numbers.") In a few instances, the book shines an embarrassing light on the movies (Max Rebo is clearly no alien lifeform, just a poofy, blue elephant muppet), but the countless close-ups of thermal detonators, imperial blasters, and gaffi sticks more than make up the difference. --Paul Hughes



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Guaranteed to catapult Star Wars fans directly into intergalactic orbit, this pair of oversize picture books provide a galaxy full of details about the inner workings of George Lucas's mythical universe. Eschewing the standard "behind-the-scenes" look at the making of the movies, both books take a realistic, reference-like approach to the imaginary realm. Reynolds's forthright treatment helps to further meld fact and fiction: an archeologist, he notes that he views the world of Star Wars as "a culture from another time and place to explore." In glorious photographs, Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary spotlights each of the characters by turn, from the big three (Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo) to the next tier, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, C-3P0 and R2-D2, as well as a vast supporting cast. Sidebars provide "back-stories" on many of the characters (Han Solo, for instance, was raised by space gypsies), and a close examination of clothing, weapons (including a cutaway view of Darth Vader's lightsaber) and equipment provides the answers to such questions as what does a Wookiee carry in his pouch. But novices be warned: Vader's true identity is also revealed in these pages. For Star Wars: Incredible Cross-Sections, Jenssen and Chasemore have created intricate drawings of the guts of such assorted craft as Solo's souped-up Millennium Falcon, the Empire's battle station Death Star (highlighted in a four-page gatefold), the gargantuan robotic quadruped At-At and Jabba the Hutt's sail barge. These two stellar guides (created with the support of Lucasfilm Ltd.) are sure to soar off the shelves. All ages.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice job, Dec 25 2003
By Roque Maria Neto "Roque" (Santo Andre, Sao Paulo Brazil) - See all my reviews
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It is an amazing book related to Lucas' trilogy. It depicts all hardware used in the films. I have only a missing point: the starships are not all in the book and it would be better have them, but it is not a problem for a very nice illustrated book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Fans of the Original Star Wars Trilogy, Sep 24 2003
By James N Simpson (Gold Coast, QLD Australia) - See all my reviews
This is an excellent guide for anyone who has seen and liked the trilogy set in a galaxy far, far away. The book is written like a non fiction dictionary as if the Star Wars planets and creatures were actually real. This is a must for die hard Star Wars fans and even those who are not huge fans will still get something out of this book. This book was also written before the terrible prequel movies so it only covers the three classics.
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4.0 out of 5 stars You May Fire When Ready..., Sep 10 2003
By A. J. Cherrington (New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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The Visual Directory complements the Pictorial Directory and really gets into the characters of this famous trilogy.

My only bickbat is the lack of information on Peter Cushing's villianous charcter, Grand Moff Willif Tarken. He was the main central player in the orginal Star Wars but because of his demise in this movie he dosen't get the full coverage he deserves.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!
This is a superb book from the original and the special edtions of the Star Wars triogy! It has great details on every major character and everything else! Read more
Published on Jun 11 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The legend has its book
In this book we can see the items George Lucas could build for the classic series of movies, encompassing props, models, etc. Read more
Published on May 31 2002 by Roque Maria Neto

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta Get Me Some of Those Props.
Great book for any STAR WARS fan. Lists and discusses just about every prop used in the original trilogy. Filled with information based both upon fact and fiction. Read more
Published on April 20 2002 by tvtv3

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty cool book chalk full of the props
This book shows just about every prop that they could have or did use in the Star Wars film. While parts of it are cheesy, it is a pretty solid book on those who want to know a... Read more
Published on Aug 10 2001 by Matthew J. Rowland

5.0 out of 5 stars The FORCE is with this book
This is my number 2 favorite book ever. And, it ain't just for the wealth of knowledge between it's covers. It has also had some great practical value. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2001 by Hula Baloza

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll pick it up again and again
My son the nine-year-old spendthrift actually saved up for this book, and I must say it's worth every penny. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2000 by Erica

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book if you love Star Wars
This book is da bomb! It has great information in it. When I first saw it, I knew I had to get it so I could understand Star Wars better. Buy this book today!
Published on Jul 29 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A very awesome book!
This book was so amazing! It had everything u didnt know about starwars, things from cut scenes, backgrounds of many insignificant characters, such as chewey's age and family... Read more
Published on Jul 9 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great info packed book for the non educated fans
This book is the information center for the Star Wars Episode 1 Phantom Menace movie. If you want to know anything about the movie such as the rubee in the Queens hat or the... Read more
Published on Jul 2 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent visual reference, some explanations questionable.
Although it has great visuals, some captions are not to be believed. Lots of technobabble on the blasters page and the lightsabre page has some statements that are contradictory... Read more
Published on Jul 1 1999

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