Download or read book Star Wars From Concept to Screen to Collectible written by Stephen Sansweet and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1992-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three films of the Star Wars sagaStar Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and the Return of the Jedirank among the most popular of the modern era, with ticket and merchandise sales in excess of three billion dollars. Today, collecting Star Wars memorabilia has become one of the hottest hobbies around. The first illustrated Star Wars book to feature the multitude of merchandising spin-offs generated by the filmand the only one that traces the transformation of the movie's fabulous characters, creatures, and vehicles from original concepts and prototypes into toys, clothing, and dozens of other objectsthis spectacular volume is a veritable Star Wars fan's bible. A complete overview of a modern marketing extravaganza, featuring more than 150 full-color images of collectible items, the book takes readers behind the scenes and includes many never-before-published sketches and photographs from the Lucasfilm and Kenner toy archives. A lively text featuring recent interviews with George Lucas, among others connected with the film, completes this intriguing and fascinating glimpse into one of popular culture's most engaging phenomena.

Download or read book Star Wars written by Stephen J. Sansweet and published by . This book was released on 1999-12-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Star Wars, George Lucas launched a new era in filmmaking, combining a vivid imagination with state-of-the-art technology. Audiences around the world gasped in delight as they watched alien creatures cavorting in a bar, entire planets exploding, & futuristic space ships rocketing through galaxies. Star Wars & its sequels pitted traditional forces of good against evil in an exciting futuristic context. People had so much fun at the movies that they demanded toys, T-shirts, & anything else related to the saga. This book takes readers behind the scenes & features over 150 full-color images -- many never before published -- of collectible items, movie stills, & prop sketches. Includes interviews with George Lucas & other Star Wars experts.

Download or read book Star Wars The Ultimate Action Figure Collection written by Stephen J. Sansweet and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 Star Wars® action figures produced over the last 35 years. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, and literally hundreds more. Compiled by Stephen J. Sansweet, owner of the world's largest private collection of Star Wars memorabilia, the book also showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over, drawing figures from the feature film, video game, and cartoon realms of the vast Star Wars universe.

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures 1977 1985 written by Mark Bellomo and published by Krause Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2014 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over.

Download or read book Star Wars Encyclopedia written by Stephen J. Sansweet and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1998 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book of its kind, "The Star Wars Encyclopedia" presents the definitive, single-volume reference guide to the "Star Wars" universe. Arranged in alphabetical entries, this deluxe hardcover features the complete timeline of major events in "Star Wars" history.

Download or read book Star Wars The Concept Art of Ralph McQuarrie Mini Book written by Insight Editions and published by Insight Editions. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the evocative Star Wars concept art of legendary artist Ralph McQuarrie in this miniature art book. Hold a galaxy of legendary designs in the palm of your hand with Star Wars: The Concept Art of Ralph McQuarrie Mini Book. Featuring over 100 stunning concept images from the original Star Wars trilogy as well as the many books and publications inspired by the Star Wars galaxy, this mini book is bound together at a readable pocket-book size and is the perfect collectible item for Star Wars fans of all ages.

Download or read book Star Wars Collectibles written by Stephen J. Sansweet and published by Running PressBook Pub. This book was released on 1998 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique pocket guide shows many of the more intriguing toys and collectibles made available since Star Wars premiered in 1977.

Download or read book The Jedi Path written by Daniel Wallace and published by becker&mayer! . This book was released on 2012-01-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets and share in the knowledge that has educated generations of Jedi—from the history and hierarchy of the Jedi Order to the mastery of the Force and the nuances of lightsaber combat. Handed down from Master to Padawan, each Jedi who has held and studied this copy has annotated the pages—adding his or her personal experiences and lessons they’ve learned. This copy is now passed to you.

Download or read book The Star Wars Archives 1999 2005 written by Taschen and published by Taschen. This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wildlife of Star Wars written by Terryl Whitlatch and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide offers a unique look at the creatures that populate the Star Wars galaxy. Packed with hundreds of detailed and colorful illustrations of exotic entities in a wide array of habitats—from the ice fields of Hoth and the pastures of Naboo to the concrete jungle of Coruscant—this entertaining and comprehensive classic also provides information on the mating habits, feeding patterns, and defense mechanisms of these incredible beasts.

Download or read book Star Wars Legion written by Insight Editions and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover hundreds of stormtrooper helmet designs with a deluxe art book, and customize your own unique helmet with this collector’s set! In 2014, creatives from Lucasfilm, Disney, Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar, and Marvel Studios joined forces for an incredible artistic endeavor, the Star Wars Legion project. The task was simple—decorate, adorn, or transform a blank, vinyl stormtrooper helmet—but the result was extraordinary, with artists creating more than 200 radically unique helmets that were put on display at the Robert Vargas Gallery in 2014. Now, you can experience the Star Wars Legion project through a deluxe art book showcasing incredible helmet designs, and a customizable stormtrooper helmet. • BE INSPIRED BY MORE THAN 200 HELMET DESIGNS: Includes a deluxe, hardcover photography book that showcases the hundreds of stunning helmet designs created for the Legion project. • EXERCISE YOUR CREATIVITY: This collector’s kit includes a blank helmet, based on the stormtrooper design from the beloved television show Star Wars Rebels, which is ready for customization, display, or even signing at conventions. • THE PERFECT GIFT FOR STAR WARS FANS: A great value for fans of any age, this kit is the perfect way to celebrate the boundless inventiveness of the Star Wars galaxy. • COMPLETE YOUR STAR WARS COLLECTION: This kit stands alongside fan-favorite Star Wars books, including Star Wars: The Life Day Cookbook, Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith, and Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection.

Download or read book The Art of Game of Thrones the Official Book of Design from Season 1 to Season 8 written by Deborah Riley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with gorgeous illustrations and artwork from HBO's hit series, The Art of Game of Thrones is the definitive collection. Beautifully crafted and presented in a deluxe, large format, these pages present a visual chronicle of the meticulous work done by artists to bring the world of Westeros to life on-screen.

Download or read book Star Wars The Mini Book of Lightsabers written by Insight Editions and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hold an entire galaxy of iconic lightsabers in the palm of your hand! Discover the most legendary weapons in the galaxy with Star Wars: The Mini Book of Lightsabers. Iconic hilts from across movies, television shows, video games, comics, and novels are presented through highly detailed illustrations and photography, making this mini book a must-have, pocket-sized reference book for Star Wars fans of all ages. THE DEFINITIVE, POCKET-SIZED GUIDE: With its compact 2.5” x 3.5” size, this book has a wealth of lightsaber information and art you can take on all your galactic adventures! DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS: This mini book features stunning illustrations of hilts from all across the Star Wars galaxy, including the weapons of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Rey, Mace Windu, Yoda, and even the Darksaber. GREAT FOR FANS OF ALL AGES: As a stocking stuffer or a novelty gift for your favorite fan, this mini book will delight readers of all ages. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: A mini but thrilling companion to your collection, Star Wars: The Mini Book of Lighsabers is an epic addition to Insight Editions’ line of mini books, including Star Wars: The Poster Collection and Star Wars: The Concept Art of Ralph McQuarrie.

Download or read book Queen s Hope written by E. K. Johnston and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A peace-loving senator faces a time of war in another thrilling Padmé Amidala adventure from the author of the New York Times best-sellers Queen's Peril and Queen's Shadow! Padmé is adjusting to being a wartime senator during the Clone Wars. Her secret husband, Anakin Skwyalker, is off fighting the war, and excels at being a wartime Jedi. In contrast, when Padmé gets the opportunity to see the casualties on the war-torn front lines, she is horrified. The stakes have never been higher for the galaxy, or for the newly-married couple. Meanwhile, with Padmé on a secret mission, her handmaiden Sabé steps into the role of Senator Amidala, something no handmaiden has done for an extended period of time. While in the Senate, Sabé is equally horrified by the machinations that happen there. She comes face to face with a gut-wrenching decision as she realizes that she cannot fight a war this way, not even for Padmé. And Chancellor Palpatine hovers over it all, manipulating the players to his own ends...

Download or read book Harry Potter The Dark Arts Tiny Book written by Insight Editions and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the mysterious and sinister Dark Arts with this collectible tiny art book featuring facts and art from the Harry Potter films. Go behind-the-scenes of the beloved Harry Potter films and learn all about the Dark Arts of the Wizarding World. From basic curses and jinxes to Dark creatures like the Basilisk to the Dark Lord himself, this fascinating little book is filled with fun facts and unique insights on the darker side of the Harry Potter films, illustrated by concept art and unit photography from the set! One of a new line of collectible pocket-size art books on the Harry Potter films, this book on the Dark Arts features exciting artwork and behind-the-scenes facts in a fun, readable miniature size. Fans can choose their favorites or collect them all!

Download or read book The Bad Batch Hunted Star Wars written by RH Disney and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A graphic novel-style retelling with full-color images and dialogue from Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+! After refusing to follow Order 66 and destroy the Jedi, Clone Force 99 and their new friend Omega are on the run from bounty hunters Fennec Shand and Cad Bane, the Empire—and even their old teammate Crosshair! Will the Bad Batch be able to escape? This 80-page graphic novel-style retelling of Episode 9: Bounty Lost from Star Wars: The Bad Batch features final frames and dialogue from the animated series on Disney+ in vibrant full color. It's perfect for boys and girls ages 8 to 11 and fans of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Star Wars: The Bad Batch follows the elite and experimental troopers of Clone Force 99 (first introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars. Members of the Bad Batch, as they prefer to be called—a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army—each possess a singular exceptional skill, which makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.

Download or read book Sculpting a Galaxy written by Lorne Peterson and published by Insight Editions. This book was released on 2006-11-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the producers of the acclaimedDressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Warscomes an inside look at the secrets behind the saga's artful models and sculptures. Lorne Peterson, model and sculpture designer for the entireStar Warssaga, takes us on a journey through the intricate process of crafting and sculpting the models from sketch to screen and the artistry behind the dazzling results. Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Model Shopfeatures more than 300 full-color photographs and illustrations from the Lucasfilm archives, models from all six films, interviews, images and text with concept sculptors, an overview of the ILM model shop from 1976 through today and numerous gatefolds of the most loved models. ILM virtually redefined visual effects and blazed a trail into the digital realm, follow behind the camera and into the rarely seen workshops and an amazing look at the creation of movie magic.Sculpting a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars Modelshoptakes readers behind-the-scenes for the first in-depth look at these amazing models and the process behind their creation, punctuated by Lorne Peterson's exuberance and dedication to craft. This unique visual treat is a must-have for anyStar Warsfan. Limited Edition features: a tipped in vellum sheet for number and signature, 5 gatefolds, 4 bound-in postcard sheets, a bound-in 12 page booklet describing the "white" model process, an accordian foldout containing all cut-outs of the ships, a bound-in Model Shop booklet detailing the model shop evolution, and a gatefold of "The Family Tree" of all the modelmakers involved in the 30 year process of creating the Star Wars legacy. Also included in the clamshell box: a "make your own" Millennium Falcon model kit that features as the front of the clamshell, DVD of model shop documentaries, a 32 page book showcasing all of the computer graphics surrounding the models and the special effects of the films, an 8 page booklet that will serve as a guide to all the model pieces included in the limited edition including a certificate of authenticity, AND a Landspeeder Model with detachable rear fin - the reproduction based on the original cast and painting by Peterson - with four seats for figures of Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.