The Essential Reader's Compaion

THE DEFINITIVE WORD ON "STAR WARS" FICTION
The legendary motion picture "Star Wars" 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 hel [...]
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THE DEFINITIVE WORD ON "STAR WARS" FICTION
The legendary motion picture "Star Wars" 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 "Star Wars" adventures is presented in one beautifully illustrated volume.
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"Star Wars: The Essential Reader's Companion" spans the entire galaxy of published "Star Wars" fiction--movie novelizations, original stand alone and series novels, short stories, eBook novellas, young adult titles, and comics--and features:
- a concise synopsis of each story, including key characters and planets
- exclusive behind-the-scenes facts and anecdotes about authors, plot and character development, continuity notes, and significance in the "Star Wars" Expanded Universe
- details on which novels are linked to "Star Wars" comic books from Dark Horse and Marvel
- a chronological listing of titles, spanning the 25,000-year history of the "Star Wars" universe and placing each story in its proper context
- more than one hundred full-color original paintings throughout by some of fans' favorite artists
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 "Millennium Falcon" 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 "Star Wars" Expanded Universe.