The Essential Reader's Companion (Star Wars)

The Essential Reader's Companion (Star Wars)

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THE DEFINITIVE WORD ON <i>STAR WARS</i> FICTION<br>  <br> The legendary motion picture <i>Star Wars</i> has spawned two big-screen sequels and three prequels€"and decades of bestselling fiction. From the original movie tie-in novel through the monumental Fate of the Jedi series, legions of devoted readers have helped expand science fiction€s most celebrated film saga into a page-turning print sensation. Now, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of these sweeping <i>Star Wars</i> adventures is presented in one beautifully illustrated volume.<br> <i> </i><br> <i>Star Wars: The Essential Reader€s Companion</i> spans the entire galaxy of published <i>Star Wars</i> fiction€"movie novelizations, original stand alone and series novels, short stories, eBook novellas, young adult titles, and comics€"and features:<br>  <br> € a concise synopsis of each story, including key characters and planets<br> € exclusive behind-the-scenes facts and anecdotes about authors, plot and character development, continuity notes, and significance in the <i>Star Wars</i> Expanded Universe<br> € details on which novels are linked to <i>Star Wars</i> comic books from Dark Horse and Marvel<br> € a chronological listing of titles, spanning the 25,000-year history of the <i>Star Wars</i> universe and placing each story in its proper context<br> € more than one hundred full-color original paintings throughout by some of fans€ favorite  artists<br>  <br> Whether skimming through fateful eras from the Old Republic to the New Jedi Order; delving deep into the ancient history of the Lost Tribe of the Sith or the tumultuous Clone Wars; crossing paths€"and lightsabers€"with Dark Lords such as Plagueis or Bane, Sidious or Vader; helming the <i>Millennium Falcon</i> with Han Solo; or mastering the Force with Luke Skywalker, this one-of-a-kind, one-stop reference is a must for fans looking to maximize their knowledge of the sprawling <i>Star Wars</i> Expanded Universe.