The unprecedented box office success of 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope & the ensuing pop culture phenomenon took Lucasfilm by surprise. Fans had to wait nearly a year for the first action figures to appear. But as of 1978 an industry unto itself was born consisting of Star Wars books trading cards magazines video games & merchandise. Thirty five years later these printed book & magazine covers trading cards & collector's items continue to expand the limits & celebrate the iconography of the Star Wars galaxy through painting illustration & graphic design. Now the third book in the Star Wars Art series Illustration collects the very best of these artworks as curated by George Lucas: more than three decades of book jackets; art from Star Wars Insider magazine & role playing guides; limited edition prints; Topps' Star Wars Galaxy trading cards; marketing artwork from Lucas Arts video games & Lucas Licensing; & one of a kind works generated for collectible merchandise. Featuring previously unpublished rarely seen or fan favourite art from John Alvin Brett Blevins Rick Buckler Jr. Dave Dorman Tommy Lee Edwards Hugh Fleming & many others Star Wars Art: Illustration celebrates the wide range of styles influences & tones that illustrators have brought to bear on a galaxy far far away.. . ...

The instant & massive success of Star Wars "took Lucasfilm by surprise but in 1978 an industry unto itself was born consisting of books trading cards magazines video games & merchandise. The art created for these projects continues to expand the limits & celebrate the iconography of the " Star Wars "galaxy. Now the third book in the Star Wars Art series " Illustration " collects the best of these artworks as curated by George Lucas. Featuring previously unpublished rarely seen & fan-favorite art from Mark Chiarello Dave Dorman Hugh Fleming Tim & Greg Hildebrandt Ralph Mc Quarrie Jon J. Muth Tsuneo Sanda Drew Struzan Jerry Vanderstelt Christian Waggoner & many others " Star Wars Art: Illustration "explores the wide range of styles that illustrators have brought to bear on a galaxy far far away... This limited edition
Includes:: 5 h&-signed archival giclee prints by Brian Rood Tsuneo Sanda jerry VAnderstelt Christian Waggoner & Paul Youll Hardcover with cloth case deluxe clamshell box"
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Introduce your child to reading & Blast Off! with this Pre-level 1 Star Wars Reader." This title is designed to engage even the most reluctant reader that helps your child to Blast Off! in a spaceship & visit some of the amazing planets in the Galactic Empire. It helps you watch as your child meets some unusual creatures aliens & droids that are

Includes:: in this book. It is filled with amazing pictures from " Star Wars " its an out-of-this-world read. & dont forget theres a galaxy-full of "DK Star Wars" books to collect."

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Become a Star Wars" expert with " Star Wars Bounty Hunters for Hire". The force is strong in " Star Wars Bounty Hunters for Hire". Discover the secrets of these mysterious & brutal mercenaries including the most famous & powerful of them all
- Boba & Jango Fett. Join them as they travel through the universe & embark on adventures. Level 2 Readers are designed for taking the next step in gaining reading confidence. Easy to read stories include longer sentences & increased vocabulary. The simple index shows your child more about the world of " Star Wars" & information boxes support the story as they explore the exciting universe of bounty hunters like Boba Fett. Continue the reading adventure with " Star Wars Bounty Hunters for Hire"."
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This title details everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite classic Star Wars" characters! If your child loves " Star Wars" then let them meet the characters from their favourite TV series. From heroes like Luke Skywalker & C-3PO to villains like Darth Vader they'll learn the ins & outs ups & downs & secret info on all their favourite characters. Focused entirely on the characters from the classic " Star Wars" series this chunky encyclopedia will take them from A to Z in the Star Wars empire. & don't forget there's a galaxy full of other "DK Star Wars" books to collect." ...

This title explores the wider world of the vehicles from Star Wars The Clone Wars". You can discover the astonishing detail of the spacecraft aircraft & landcraft in this brand new " Star Wars Clone Wars Incredible Vehicles" guide. You can explore the wider world of the vehicles & their roles in the " Clone Wars" from gigantic troop carriers to small stealth ship. You can then learn how the technology has developed to cope with different environments from ice planets to tropical humid jungle. Packed with never-before-seen images & technical information
- its a must-have vehicle guide for all " Clone Wars" fans."
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Get your child hooked on reading as they meet the Jedi Heroes! Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader this action-packed Star Wars Reader" is all about your childs favourite characters. Filled with pictures of " Star Wars Clone Wars" characters its an out-of-this-world read. & dont forget theres a galaxy-full of DK " Star Wars" books to collect." ...

Get your child hooked on reading as they meet Ahsoka from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars" series & learn all about how she trains to become a Jedi. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader this fun-packed " The Clone Wars Reader" is all about your childs favourite heroine Ahsoka. Watch as your child meets Ahsoka training to become a Jedi. Theyll find out all about her adventures under the wing of different Jedis
- Anakin Luminara Unduli & Plo Koon
- & see how she learns to trust her Jedi instincts & to work as part of a team. Packed with pictures from " The Clone Wars" series its an out-of-this-world read. & dont forget theres a galaxy-full of "DK Star Wars" books to collect."

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Become a Star Wars" expert with " Star Wars: The Clone Wars". Take a trip to the dark side with " Star Wars: Clone Wars What is a Sith Warrior?" If you've ever wondered how you can become a Sith warrior what happens when you use the power of the dark side or who is the most powerful Sith warrior then this book has the answers. If you're interested in the evil characters behind the " Star Wars" galaxy " Star Wars: Clone Wars What is a Sith Warrior?" takes you to meet the most powerful & feared Sith lords of them all. Uncover their secrets as you follow them on their dangerous battles missions & duels. What is the Rule of Two? What happens when a Jedi becomes a Sith? Can a Sith return from the dead? Learn about it all in " Star Wars: Clone Wars What is a Sith Warrior?"" ...

Become a Star Wars" expert with " Star Wars: The Clone Wars Who are the Jedi?" The force is strong in " Star Wars: The Clone Wars Who are the Jedi?" Discover the secrets of the Jedi meet the most famous & powerful Jedi Knights & apprentices of all time & then join them on their missions battles duels & adventures. If you've ever wondered how you can become a Jedi what the Jedi council actually is & whether or not Anakin & Ahsoka make a good team
- all is revealed. With facts & pictures from the " Star Wars: The Clone Wars" film & all four of the television series as well as a timeline to guide you through events in the " Star Wars" galaxy this is a fun way to learn about your favourite Jedi heroes. Fulfil your potential as a Jedi with " Star Wars: The Clone Wars Who are the Jedi?""
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