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The Unauthorized Star Wars Companion: The Complete Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy Book

The word "unauthorized" combined with the words "Star Wars" brings to mind sordid details involving drugged-up Jawas, Sandpeople mistreating their Banthas, and Wookiees canoodling with Twi'leks. Readers may be disappointed to discover that author Ted Edwards had no such intention. Kitty Kelley he isn't: The nearest thing to dirt he dishes is that George Lucas didn't get along with John Dykstra, head of special effects on Star Wars. What Edwards does offer is a (predominantly) affectionate look at the Star Wars phenomenon. Chapters (or "Episodes") look at the making of the original trilogy and the special edition films and present a detailed description of the radio dramas. Other chapters include a history of the various comics and a "fiction guide" with synopses and reviews of the SW novels. A chapter entitled "Rebirth" recounts how Shadows of Empire came about and offers information (now rather dated) about the prequels. Hardcore fans will appreciate the exhaustive timeline which places all the novels, short stories, and comics in loose chronological order. Sidebars contributed by other SW experts add some extra spice to the text. Dan Vebber's "Death Star=Death Trap" is hilarious, and his piece (cowritten by Dana Gould), "Fifty Reasons Why Jedi Sucks," is reason enough to buy this book. --C.B. Delaney Read More

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  • Product Description

    Join the celebration with THE UNAUTHORIZED START WARS COMPENDIUM, a comprehensive chronicle of the entire history of Star Wars, from its moment of conception through the release of the newest big-screen installment. Meet the personalities involved and explore how one man's vision changed the nature of motion pictures forever.

    Within the pages of THE UNAUTHORIZED STAR WARS COMPENDIUM you'll find:
    * The Making of the firs film trilogy - Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi - and the people behind it
    * The story of the expanded National Public Radio adaptations, and how they stack up against the films
    * A guide to the dozens of Star Wars novels and comic book adventures
    * A peek at the long-awaited episode one of the new trilogy
    * Photos of cast and crew, many in print for the first time, and much more....

  • 0316329290
  • 9780316329293
  • Ted Edwards
  • 1 January 1999
  • Little Brown and Company
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 224
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