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The Illustrated Star Wars Universe

The ultimate book for every Star Wars(r)fan.

Experience the Star Warsuniverse as never before in this stunning visual journey that carries you to the farthest reaches—and into the deepest mysteries—of George Lucas's cinematic masterpiece. Ralph McQuarrie, the legendary main concept artist for all three Star Warsfilms, and Kevin J. Anderson, the New York Timesbestselling Star Warsauthor, present the ultimate voyage: a vivid and close-up look at the exotic worlds and remarkable inhabitants of the Star Warsuniverse.

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The breathtaking artwork of McQuarrie and Anderson's delightful text are your guide to eight different Star Warslocales. Here, detailed as never before, are the worlds of Tatooine, the stark desert home planet of Luke Skywalker; Coruscant, the glorious center of the Empire; Dagobah, the swampy world of Yoda; Bespin, site of the famed floating metropolis of Cloud City; Endor, the forest moon sheltering the Ewoks; Hoth, the frozen wasteland and site of a secret Rebel base; Yavin 4, the jungle moon, nearly destroyed by the first Death Star; and Alderaan, Princess Leia's homeworld, cruelly annihilated by the same Death Star. Each world is lavishly illustrated and described by a qualified expert, including scientists, scouts, soldiers, poets, and even Imperial agents. The Illustrated Star Wars Universeis an epic achievement, a visionary treat no Star Warsfan will want to miss—and a true collector's item you'll enjoy for years to come.

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Audience
adult
Length
medium · 208 pages

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