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Star Wars Encyclopedia | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephen J. Sansweet
Publisher: Del Rey
Category: Book
List Price: $49.95
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Rating:  98 reviews
Sales Rank: 118230
Media: Hardcover
Edition: lst ed
Pages: 384
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.8
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.8 x 1.2
ISBN: 0345402278
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.4375
EAN: 9780345402271
ASIN: 0345402278
Publication Date: June 30, 1998
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Condition: A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.May include ex library markings. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact(including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting. Thank You for your purchase, it goes to a non profit organization and will be shipped in 24 business hours.
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Amazon.com Review
Since 1977, the IStar Wars/I universe, conceived by George Lucas, has been explored by authors and artists eager to build on the foundation laid by the blockbuster movies. IThe Star Wars Encyclopedia/I is the essential guide to every detail of the history, planets, vehicles, politics, aliens, and weapons described in countless books, comics, stories, and (of course) movies. You'll find extraordinary details about old favorites here--for instance, did you know that Luke Skywalker helped rescue Han and Leia's children from the dark side of the Force? Or that the primary food of Jawas is the hubba gourd? Endless hours of browsing pleasure await you, from A-1 Deluxe Floater (a luxury air speeder) to ZZ-4Z (Han Solo's housekeeping droid). Each item is cross-referenced to the book, movie, or comic in which it appears, but fans looking for "real-life" information about the IStar Wars/I phenomenon won't find it here--this is strictly a resource for those who want to keep track of how all the stories and characters fit together, the clothes they wear, the foods they eat, and the planets they call home. I--Therese Littleton/I
Product Description
Its vast history and environs have been explored, studied, and chronicled extensively for more than twenty years. Now, this landmark volume--a definitive reference devoted exclusively to the Star Wars milieu--draws together data from films, radio dramas, novels, short stories, computer games, and more, running the full gamut of this extraordinary galaxy. brbrFrom science and technology to history and geography; from culture and biography to ecology and cosmology; from "abo" and "Abrax" to "zwil" and "Zirtran's Anchor," this all-encompassing, fully illustrated, alphabetical reference covers all the elements which have developed and expanded the Star Wars universe, creating a rich and diverse history that spans millennia. Its scope ranges from the renowned and infamous ("Luke Skywalker," "Darth Vader") to the obscure and enigmatic ("Tnun Bdu"); from the history of the Sith Wars to the Galactic Civil War that pit the Rebel Alliance against the Empire. It introduces us to the natives and customs of planets as diverse as Tatooine and Dagobah, and even to the secrets and beliefs of the Jedi Knights.brbrAs a bonus for the intensive researcher, this massive reference includes the complete timeline of major events in Star Wars history.brbrEvery key element that exists in the world of Star Wars is supplied here--in clearly defined entries that have been researched and written by one of the leading authorities on the Star Wars universe.
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 Great Source of Star Wars Knowledge Regardless of What Others Say November 18, 2008
F. Nava (Texas USA)
This is a great book with outstanding facts on the Star Wars universe. br / br /Many reviewers are putting it down because it is "out of date." Well, it was released 10 years ago before the pre-quals were even a reality. A wealth of information has come out since, and there will soon be an updated, 3-part version of this encyclopedia. I don't know whether the info in this book will be repeated in the updated version, but I would still recommend it because of its outstanding information alone. Even a casual fan would appreciate it. A real fan would still get it...if he/she doesn't have it already.
 Star Wars Then and...well, just back then, really November 29, 2007
David Berck (Los Angeles, CA United States)
In its time, this was a great resource for any true Star Wars geek. The entries are very thorough and reach into the most remote of minutiae within the Star Wars universe. Entries include characters, planets, events, and things that are uniquely of the Star Wars galaxy. br / br /However, be aware that if you want a complete and up to date encyclopedia, this is no longer the source to rely on, as there is nothing from the prequels or anything since 1998 in here.
An Essential for Star Wars Fans March 11, 2007
Doug Brunell (A little south of Hell)
This is not a book for casual "Star Wars" fans. It covers things most of them have never heard. By no means complete (the Star Wars universe has new additions on an almost daily basis), it does have plenty of entries that were current up to the publication date. br / br /For die-hards, this tome offers some pictures that have rarely been seen. Most are in color, some are in black and white (and some come from the Dark Horse comics). One glaring omission is the lack of any material from the Marvel Comics series. While that series has many critics, for a long time that was the only extra material "Star Wars" junkies had. Why those characters were omitted seems obvious (they aren't "official" parts of the universe anymore), it still would have been nice to read about our hero's adventures on the Marvel worlds and learn more about the Marvel characters.
star wars encyclopedia June 30, 2006
D. D. Downing (washington usa)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
i found the content great especially for it being the original trilogy and comic books as well as the mini movies. it was also suprising that it was current up to the modified episodes of 4-6.
 Really crummy... December 11, 2004
Ricardo Consonni (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
11 out of 34 found this review helpful
I am terribly sorry I bought this book. I'm a big fan of George Lucas' Star Wars work, but this is an expensive edition dealing all the novels written on his idea, and doesn't cover anything about Episodes I, II and III. Where is Jar-jar Binks? What about Qi-gon? Nope, not a single line. br /I bought this book because I wanted to learn more about the Clone Wars, and about how Luke and Leia were separated when they were kids. There is almost no information about that - on the other hand, there is a lot on Leia and Han Solo's kids! br /I hope I can sell this on eBay...
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