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Author : Matthew Reinhart
Edition : Pop
Number of Pages : 6
Publisher : Orchard Books
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Product Description Sabuda and Reinhart Studios have created another spectacular pop-up book for George Lucas's epic STAR WARS movies! Bestselling pop-up artist and engineer Matthew Reinhart has designed a thirtieth anniversary commemorative edition that comes packed with a variety of novelty features -- pop-ups, working light sabers, pull tabs, and other interactive looks at the exciting and popular movies. This beautiful book will impress all fans of STAR WARS and gives a whole new perspective to the films. MATTHEW REINHART is a renowned paper engineer and bona fide STARS WARS aficionado. He has worked with Robert Sabuda on many wonderful pop-up titles such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A B C Disney, Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs, and Movable Mother Goose. He also created Mommy? by Maurice Sendak, The Pop-Up Book of Nightmares, and The Pop-Up Book of Phobias. He lives in New York City. Customer reviews Awesome book! by .. Kathy Muckinhaupt (Erie, Pa United States)
This is an awesome pop up book and a must have for Star Wars fans. Each page has its own mini pop ups. I bought 2 of these for gifts and the little boys loved them! [so did I!]
Impressive by .. DW (NJ, USA)
This is the most intricate pop-up book I've ever seen - very impressive. My 8-year-old nephew loved it and all of the adults were equally impressed.
Really well designed book. by .. Charlotte Roberts ()
This was a very well designed book and a great choice for any Star Wars fan.
Wow! Incredible by .. Mark R. Brand (Chicago, IL USA)
My two-year old son said "Cool, cool" at every page. We have taught him how to close each flap carefully and he does pretty well. Although book does not seem like the appropriate term, this book is just amazing.
Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy by .. K. Terrell (Gainesville, FL USA)
Everytime my son and I would go to a store he would look for this book. It was a wonderful Christmas present for him. He loves reading through the pages to get more "Star Wars" information as well as looking through the pop up pages.
He can't wait to share this at show and tell at his school.
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Author : Stephen J. Sansweet
Edition : Updated
Number of Pages : 1224
Release Date : 2008-12-09
Publisher : Del Rey
List Price : $125.00
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Product Description THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE GUIDE TO A SPACE FANTASY PHENOMENON The Star Wars universe, much like our own, is constantly expanding. In the ten years since the publication of the Star Wars Encyclopedia, a lot has happened in that galaxy far, far away: four new feature films, a host of official original novels, comics, video games, and more. Now, thirty years of information on all things Star Wars–ranging from science and technology to history and geography, culture and biography to ecology and cosmology–has been supplemented with an entire decade’s worth of all-new material. Abundantly illustrated with full-color artwork and photos, and now in a new three-volume edition to accommodate its wealth of detailed entries, the Star Wars Encyclopedia encompasses the full measure of George Lucas’s creation. Here’s just a sampling of what’s inside: • character portraits of both the renowned (Luke Skywalker, Queen Amidala, Darth Vader) and the obscure (Tnun Bdu, Tycho Celchu, Bib Fortuna) • the natives and customs of planets as diverse as Tatooine and Hoth, Dagobah and Kashyyyk • the rituals, secrets, and traditions of Jedi Knights and Sith Lords • a timeline of major events in Star Wars history, from the Clone Wars and the inception of the Empire to the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker and the invasion of the monstrous Yuuzhan Vong Scrupulously researched and written by leading authorities Stephen J. Sansweet, Pablo Hidalgo, Bob Vitas, and Daniel Wallace, this landmark work is the must-have centerpiece of every Star Wars library. Customer reviews Phenomenal Star Wars resource by .. Filimon Teodor-Mihai (Romania)
I'm a big Star Wars fan; i'm only at the letter F right now (looking at the pictures and some of the interesting entries) and i already found out so many cool things i didn't know about. There was obviously a great amount of work that went into this. Illustrations are everywhere, and there are also maps, timelines and more... Btw, i found the quality of the print exceptional. No doubt, if i had to choose i'd definitely buy it again.
Epic laziness  by .. That Guy You Know (Virginia Beach)
The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia isn't bad if you recognize it for what it is: a severely distilled digest of SW information. When it comes down to it, that's all most fans want or need. The real problem with it is the total lack of original illustrations. The first SW Encyclopedia had a wealth of pictures that came from sources that casual fans didn't have access to in 1998 in the early days of Internet fandom. Animation cels and publicity and reference photos weren't available just anywhere.
These days, however, Star Wars media saturates the Internet. The place this Encyclopedia could have really shined is providing images that still aren't available to the public, from the depths of the Lucasfilm archives. Unfortunately, it seems that Lucasfilm doesn't HAVE any such archives -- they actually copied over fifty pictures from the unofficial fan encyclopedia, Wookieepedia. Apparently, nobody at Lucasfilm has a PC and the ability to take screenshots from video games, because every picture of a subject from Empire at War, Star Wars Galaxies, or the Knights of the Old Republic games is either from an ancient publisher's press release, or stolen from Wookieepedia.
Shame on you, Lucasfilm Limited. This is laziness on a truly epic scale.
Minimalism Run Rampant by .. The Emperor ()
I was very excited to receive the new Star Wars Encyclopedia, but after reading through its many articles I am very sorry I bought it. I hope everyone goes out and uses Wookieepedia online as the ultimate Star Wars reference instead of this lousy encyclopedia. I was hoping for some new information to be reveled or very detailed articles of known information, but I have not seen much in the many entries I have read thus far. However, the biggest problem I have is the heavy amount of minimalism that the authors clearly went out of there way to spew across these volumes.
I really hope someone out there at Lucas reads this, but it really baffles me how they do business. Now when it comes to the numbers and scope of the Star Wars Universe either fans will not care or there will be people like me, who are hard core fans. All we want are somewhat reasonable and common sense numbers to be assigned to the various stats behind the Star Wars Universe. Now why not make everyone happy by admitting you were wrong and changing your numbers, instead of intentional going out of your way to anger you're most loyal fans? It doesn't make any sense.
You continue to portray a Galactic Army consisting of only a super pathetic 3 million troops, you say the City Planet of Coruscant is basically deserted at a population of a mere trillion and unfortunately there so many more terrible numbers. I mean it took you guys many years to admit you were wrong in the length of a Star Dreadnought Executor and the diameter of the second Death Star, so I am not hopeful these numbers will ever be corrected. This is truly a "Travesty", pun intended. I don't want Star Wars to be as technical or realistic as Battlestar Galactica or Star Trek, but I mean think about the numbers you assign to things for more than one second before putting them down on paper. So please get rid of these ludicrous numbers and portray of the Star Wars Universe as it should be and while you are it could you also stop with all of the modern day metaphors. I want to get away from the real world when I read about Star Wars and I don't to read stories that mirror the Iraq War or go on and on whining about democracy.
In closing give us the things that make Star Wars so great: Big Ships, Big Navies, Big Armies, Galactic Scale Wars, Huge Battles, Planet Killers, Civilizations 100,000's of years ahead of our current levels of technology, Kings, Queens, Aristocrats, and Religious themes!!!!!
Rather Up To Date though a few gripes  by .. Brian Pletcher (Indiana)
Just got this today First opinion is that it's nearly on par with the previous edition. The book covers All 6 movies gives a general overview of the Clone Wars. Then goes up to the last Legacy book Revelation along with a general overview of the Legacy era happening in the Dark Horse Comics that's still ongoing.
At 1200+ pages the information is amazing though some of the pictures they included are recycled images from the previous edition of the Encyclopedia. My main gripe is the fact they'll give a entry but unlike the last edition there are no refrences in the Enclyclopedia tracing back to the orginal source like the previous version did.
Other than that very impressed at the price from Amazon and compared to what we paid for the orginal the book was well worth it and a great addition to the refrence people who want a physical book to go back to. Otherwise I'd refrence to the online encyclopedia that theforce.net hosts.
This being an add on to my review now that I've had the opportunity to give the books a solid look through. All the above I hold to. Though this refrence runs into the same issue that you'd expect from a series that is ever expanding. You can get the hint at what point in the series where the authors got there sources on things that are ongoing.
A few of the entries seemed to go on and just abrubtly hit the brakes and end right there while other entries don't go into enough detail. The most notable locations of history and character development that are glossed over that I wish would have got more of an explanation are the Legacy (Dark Horse Comics current ongoing series based 130 aby) and the Force Unleashed storyline.
The Force Unleashed seemed to be lacking the most. Character acomplishments of Galen (The Apprentice) seemed to have been thrown in just so the authors could say they covered all up to date Star Wars info. The history behind PROXY, Galen, and Juno seemed to be very lacking. The largest missing peice would be these character's parts in forming the Rebel Alliance. While it's mentioned breifly here and there no details are really explored. Galen's family crest being the symbol of the Rebel Alliance for example. Mentioned in a short sentence in an odd ball refrence but nothing about Galen's part in the history ofthe Rebel Alliance.
But still overall I have to say I like this. The books are worthy of the rating I gave of 4 stars. My gripes are probably little details but I guess you can say I have a deep love for Star Wars.
The book does have alot of odd entries little items you'd not think of and if you know someone that loves the Star Wars Expanded Universe this is worth picking up.
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Author : John Ostrander
Number of Pages : 104
Publisher : Dark Horse
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Product Description The future of Star Wars continues here! The Sith again control the galaxy, but the remains of the Galactic Alliance fight on to restore justice . . . Admiral Gar Stazi leads the Galactic Alliance in a risky mission against the Sith. If he succeeds, his army's resources will be greatly replenished-but at what price of punishment from the Sith Emperor and his minions? Three sides of this tale are told: that of the Galactic Alliance; that of the forces still loyal to the deposed Emperor Roan Fel; and that of the new Sith Order. Immeasurable and unforeseen repercussions will come to all! Customer reviews Another Great Legacy by .. T. Morton (Central New Jersey)
I'll admit it. I wasn't a huge fan of Legacy #1. Cade Skywalker was, well, underwhelming, but for whatever reason, I recently bought Legacy #2, After reading #2, I went out and snatched up #3 and #4. I found #4 was exciting and, like certain books in the NJO and LotF series, I was struck by some poignant moments that recalled the desperate heroism that marked the fall of such types as Chewbacca or Ganner Rhysode. This is definitely one of my new favorites, and even after finishing it, I found myself flipping back to the beginning to start again... a sure winner!
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Author : Ryder Windham
Edition : 30 Spl Anv
Number of Pages : 160
Publisher : DK CHILDREN
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Product Description Providing fans and newcomers everything they need to know about the highest-grossing movie saga ever, this is the first-ever visual guide to the entire Star Wars franchise Customer reviews Great book, (so my son says)! by .. B. Wombacher (Southern CA)
My 8 year old got this book for his birthday last year, and loves it. He's a big Star Wars buff, and said this book was great.
The Ultimate Visual Guide to Star Wars by .. A. Deck ()
I bought this book for my grandson's 12th birthday. He is a big fan of Star Wars and loved this book. I'd rate it 5 stars after seeing his reaction to his gift.
excellent SW book by .. yaksmom (Perry Hall, MD)
Covers everything related to Star Wars. Very interesting with great pictures. My husband was intriqued by this book.
written by .. Haya Rache Bar (israel)
i bought this book for my granson a 7 year old for is birthday he love star wars and the book was the best present for him.
Perfect Book of Star Wars by .. Weng Jian Wu ()
I bought it last month, but the book was published one year ago. This book is the special edition of Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide. I bought the original edition of this book in 2005. This book can be saw as a simple timeline with picture stories of star wars, including movies, book, music, games, comics and so on.I very like this book.
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Author : David West Reynolds
Number of Pages : 272
Publisher : DK CHILDREN
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Product Description Provides a complete, comprehensive overview of the Prequel movies (Episodes I-III) and the Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI), this is the definitive photographic guide to the entire Star Wars saga. Customer reviews Great read for young fans too by .. P. Ryu (L.A., CA)
I bought this book for big Star Wars fans (boys ages 7 and 4) to get to know the characters and to get them to read more. It worked! They REALLY enjoy it.
Great entertainment and reference, however some pictures not "sharp" by .. M. Sener (Istanbul, Turkey)
The book is great entertainment (and reference) for a true star wars fan and has information about every important character, weapon, and vehicle in the movie. However, the complaint about picture quality is valid. Some photos (not all) are not as sharp as expected. Our 5 year old son loved the book (he has not watched the movies yet), although he thought some of the characters were "creepy".
A very happy 6 year-old. by .. T. Smith (Oregon)
I bought this book for my nephew for his 6th birthday and he hasn't put it down. LOVES it!
My son loves it! by .. C. Lam (Boston, MA USA)
I bought this as a birthday present for my son, who was turning 8. He's really into Star Wars right now. He reads it every night and likes to draw the characters in the book. He had the visual dictionary for Episode III. Of course he likes this one more since it includes characters from all 6 episodes. The information in the book about all the major and minor characters in the movies is really interesting. I often find myself reading this book, too.
May the force be with you! by .. A. Peters ()
If you're a Star Wars fan like me you're going to love this book. I love DK books because they are so vivid. They have pictures along with a detailed description of the character, ship, droid of equipment. It even shows you pictures of characters that you don't really see in the movies. If you're not familiar with the movies this books will definitely get you on the right track as well as offer a few surprises along the way.
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Author : Curtis Saxton
Number of Pages : 136
Publisher : DK CHILDREN
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Product Description This amazing title unites all four Incredible Cross-Sections books in one volume, enlarged and updated with brand-new illustrations-including the TIE bomber, Imperial shuttle, A-wing, and B-wing-along with revised technical introductions, behind-the-scenes pages, glossary, and index. (c) 2006 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM AUTHOR BIO: Hans Jenssen Hans Jenssen has spent the last nine years in a galaxy far, far away, co-illustrating a total of ten Star Wars books with Richard Chasemore, with whom he has developed a close friendship. They have traveled across three continents, sampled exotic beverages with Boba Fett, and partied with R2-D2. He now lives a quiet life in Devon, England, with his partner and young son. RICHARD CHASEMORE Richard Chasemore has worked as an illustrator and 3-D computer artist in the United States and Europe, most notably on DK's Star Wars: Incredible Cross-Sections and, Inside the Worlds of the Star Wars series. Lately he has written educational books for budding digital artists. He lives on the south coast of England, where he enjoys sports involving boards and high speeds! Customer reviews Star Wars Cross-sections Review by .. English Expat Bibliophile (San Diego, USA)
Exceptional product, beautiful renderings and realistic appearing annotations - you'd almost believe these vehicles were real.
Star Wars Complete Cross-Sections by .. Rachelle Boyer (Utah USA)
My son was so excited to get this book. It's all he's talked about for the last three months. I recommend it for all Star Wars fans. It's a beautiful book and a great value on Amazon.
Worth it for the extras!!! by .. R. Bonchune (Los Angeles, California)
I purchased this book just for the extra cutaways! I had a few of the others, but this one was worth it to me as I am a fan of the first set of films and characters and this book had more ships from ROTJ that were unavailable before. Really cool and to me, completely worth it. They added the A-Wing and the B-wing among others. forget the individual books, just get this one, especially if you are a fan of the original films designs.
Presentativo! by .. Luis Gonzales Saenz (Peru)
Este libro contiene muchas imagenes de las naves mas emblematicas de la saga de Star Wars, muy interesante y detalles que alimentarán tu imaginación.
top job top book by .. Mr. Nunzio Di Osario ()
It took less than the time predicted to the "land downunder" and my son and I haven't been able to put this book down. I'm in awe of the service and price, well done amazon.
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Author : DK Publishing
Number of Pages : 16
Publisher : DK CHILDREN
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Product Description Rediscover the excitement of the original Star Wars movies and create your own picture book using the characters, vehicles, and spacecraft found in this book. More than 60 superb full color stickers let Star Wars fans get into the action, and each section includes key information on favorite characters and creatures. Customer reviews Great quality stick book and lots of fun! LOTS OF STICKERS by .. Linda Logue (NJ)
The only negative thing I can say is that the sticker pages do not have numbers on them to match the page numbers. My son still had a blast completing this book, and there are doubles of everything, so he has a bunch of stickers left over to use for something else. It was a great way to teach him about the characters in the movie.
star wars classic ultimate sticker books by .. Margie J. Klare ()
Very disappointed.....I ordered not only this sticker book but also a second....the order was accepted. SEVERAL weeks later I was notified that one item was not available and then weeks after that I was again notified that the second was also not available. I am still missing pieces placed in that order. Why do you offer items that you will ultimately be able to deliver on?
Very Dissapointed  by .. Michelle Steed (Henderson, Nevada United States)
I saw this and thought it would be a great gift for my Nephew for Christmas. He loves Star Wars. From the discription I thought it would be a pretty good size. It was maybe 5 pages and was well above someone who would be 2 let alone a 8 year old. This would be better described as a waiting room sticker book rather than a deluxe sticker book.
Better than your average sticker book! by .. K. Barrett (West Coast)
When I first looked at the title/price of this book, I thought it was overpriced for a sticker book. But then I actually leafed through it and saw it was so much more. This isn't your typical coloring book where you add a few stickers. This is like a real book where you get to add the photos. My son (age 7) LOVED it. Once the stickers were all placed, we removed the empty sticker sheets and he's been reading it over and over just like a regular book. These DK books are awesome.
Good Fun by .. C. Alexander (Valrico, FL United States)
I bought this book for my nephew and he loved it! Its a good product at a good price. Go for it!
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Author : Benjamin Harper
Number of Pages : 320
Publisher : Chronicle Books
List Price : $29.95
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Product Description Even the most die-hard Star Wars fans will find themselves challenged by this entertaining new approach to the details of the saga. This fourth volume in the popular addictive Obsessed With series again includes an innovative scoring module right in the book so a player can select questions by number or at random and keep score. With 2 500 original questions covering little known facts entertaining quotes and tough trivia from all six episodes Obsessed With Star Wars will have readers dominating the galaxy in no time. Customer reviews star wars by .. Lyle Poole (ILL USA)
this was a gift for my son in-law who is a star war nut. he loves the book and thinks it is the best thing since peanut butter. the price was great and the service was also outstanding. keep up the great work.
lyle
My 30-year-old brother loves it by .. Laura G. ()
I bought this for my brother for his birthday and he loved it. He has been obsessed with Star Wars since we were kids, and he loves trivia. This was perfect for him, because he can do it by himself as opposed to other trivia games that require 2 or more players.
Nice, but Expensive by .. Nick Jamilla (Washington, DC United States)
I tried it in the bookstore and was surprised at how fun it was. It keeps track of your score electronically sending you throughout the book to find the next question to answer.
A lot of the questions are extremely obscure and I wonder how canon they are. Of course, most question can't be answered from simply knowing the movies. I've got my own ideas for that book!
The only down side was the price (and what drops it down a star). The book's a coffee table book with a little computer gadget, so I guess that's where the price comes from. Still, I wouldn't pay that much, but I wouldn't mind it as a gift.
A lot of fun for the Hardcore and Casual fan by .. Master Jedi (Half Moon Bay, CA USA)
Whether you are a hardcore or casual Star Wars fan, you will certainly enjoy this book. It's not a book that one read, necessarily, but rather, a book that one "plays with." There more than enough questions to keep you entertained for quite some time. Some questions are obvious, others are challenging, yet fun to think of the answer. And yet others are more like "I've never even HEARD of this before!" The last set of questions are more for fans that, not only are VERY familiar with the movies, but also much of the literature set in this 'galaxy far, far away.' Literature such as novels and comics.
With the small, yet fun little computer 'thing-a-majig,' if you don't know the answer, it will tell you each and every time. It also keeps track of your percentage of correct answers.
It's a lot of fun that you can have either by yourself, or with friends. I highly recommend it!
May the Force be with you!
Fun, challenging and educational by .. A. Whitney (Silicon Valley, CA USA)
I have to admit that I am *not* obsessed with Star Wars. I've seen Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi a few times each, but the remaining films only once. I haven't read the comics or books, either. So, I went into this expecting to have my light saber handed to me.
That being said, I still had fun with this interactive trivia book. It's electronic scoring module starts in random question mode, which selects questions from anywhere in the book. You can also change the module so that you choose which questions to try. Much better for someone like me who is "familiar with star wars".
The questions range from easy (what color is Obi-Wan's light saber?) to downright difficult. So, I think all fans will find something they like. After a few questions that were obviously from the movie that I got wrong, I wanted to go back and watch the movie again to see what I missed.
This is a great gift for a Star Wars fan. 2,500 questions will take A LOT OF TIME to get through (maybe 18 hours or so) so it's a good value for $29, even better if you get it here for a discount. The batteries are replaceable, so you can use it as long as you'd like. I am only partially through it.
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Author : Troy Denning
Edition : Reprint
Number of Pages : 368
Release Date : 2008-12-30
Publisher : Del Rey
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Product Description No war can last forever. Now, in the long and punishing battle between the defiant champions of the New Jedi Order and the juggernaut that is the Galactic Alliance, the endgame is finally at hand. With so much lost–and nothing less than the course of the future still at stake–there can be no turning back. No matter the consequences. The rebel cause is losing ground under the twin blows of Admiral Gilad Pellaeon’s assassination and the death of Mara Jade Skywalker. At the same time, having gained the support of the Imperial Remnant and its ruthlessly efficient forces, the Galactic Alliance, with the extraordinary power and dark brilliance of newly ascendant Sith Lord Darth Caedus at its helm, may be unstoppable. Tormented and torn between the call of duty and the thirst for vengeance, Luke has searched the Force and beheld an unspeakable vision of the galaxy enslaved under tyranny more monstrous than even Palpatine’s. Now it seems that the last, best hope lies in mobilizing the scattered Jedi for one decisive search-and-destroy mission. The objective: eliminate Darth Caedus. It’s a plan that will be as difficult and dangerous to execute as it is daring. For Caedus is a scion of both the Skywalker and Solo bloodlines whose command of the Force surpasses even that of his grandfather Darth Vader. There is only one who is bound by destiny to stand against him in what will surely be a duel to the death, only one with an outside chance of bringing down the dark lord who was once Jacen Solo. Failure is not an option. The furious final moments between power and peace are here, and whoever confronts Darth Caedus will decide the outcome–and the fate of those left standing. From the Hardcover edition.Customer reviews The best book in the series by .. wwgrl ()
They saved the best for last. I kinda of liked this book better than the other ones I have read from this series. My favorite parts were Jaina's memories of Jacen. Since I really enjoyed the young Jedi Knight series this is the Jacen I remember. I didn't want to put this book down even though I really didn't like the whole Jacen turning into Darth Caedus storyline. For what it is though it's pretty good. Jaina gets the Master's approval to kill Darth Caedus. Ben gets captured & tortured for the location of the secret Jedi base. Luke makes Caedus think he is the one coming for him instead of the one person he never expects. The moffs make a nanokiller for Boba Fett & they also make one for Tenel Ka. It is released without Caedus's knowledge.Unbeknowest to them his daughter Allana is on board the Dragon Queen also. Who will win the fight between good and evil(Jaina & Darth Caedus) Will Tenel Ka survive & Allana survive. I gave it four stars because I believe it could have been a bit better but it's still a good read.
A pleasing end by .. Brenda S. Phillips (Ramona, CA, USA)
Ok so they basically re-surrected Fett and his cronies and drug us through all that 'baggage', then when Jaina, trained by Fett no less finally confronts big, bad Jason...we get absolutely no reference to the style of hit/fight/stance really and no, none, zippo, confrontation of sorts. A simple, this is why I have to kill you ________ fill in the blank would have been appreciated. I guess Jason knew it was coming but come on. I mean, even in Episode III, the book and movie, when Obi Wan makes his whole, "You were supposed to be the chosen one..." speech, you get feelings, emotions, and a confrontation. Jaina just kills Jason with no 'making of show' at all. Yes, there is some 'theater' to it when Jason is mentally screaming out to Tenel Ka, but it was all kind of a let down. When Luke faught Jason before, we got fight/style reference or even when he confronted Lumiya, you got the sense of a real confrontation, emotions and all. Luke even had a special lightsaber just to combat Lumiya's lightwhip, but with Jaina and Jason it just seems so simply written.
But all in all, a very pleasing end to another lovely series. Very enjoyable and tied up a lot of the strings.
Fitting end to a bad series by .. Felix G. Schmieder (Philadelphia)
I think many of the books in the EU were great. I also think many were terrible at best. This entire series had some great potential, painting the sith in the light of order bearers and the message somehow got lost. Instead, they just turn Jacen into another mindless bad guy drone. Bad decisions, check. Fits of rage, check. No one in the GA takes a step back and says "Hey, this guy named himself Darth Caedus. Didn't we have problems with a Darth something or other not to long ago?" Utterly ridiculous. The death of Mara. What was the point of that? "To show that people can die in the SW universe." Already did that with Chewbacca. "So Jacen could step fully into his role as a sith." Jacen defends himself from an attacker and steps into his role as fully sith with extra powers to boot. Seriously? It's insulting, to say the least. I come finally to the last book. Is there a word that encompasses this better than "rushed?" I mean, two lightsaber fights and bang, end of book, Jacens dead, yadda yadda. "The series will be wrapped up in 'Millenium Falcon!'" So the book labeled as "The Conclusion" isn't the actual conclusion? Instead, it's concluded in a book set years after the events in this series? Again, seriously? This was one of the worst series and it's made so much worse because it started so well and then the writers just went and insulted every fan by spitting out this tripe.
Standard of excellence has been upheld by .. B. Reed ()
For those that seek development and not stagnation, this has been an incredible series. Many scoffed at the Vong invasion in NJO, and especially with the death of a beloved character, yet it did something bold for the Legacy series. It allowed the Legacy series to break further molds within the GA government structure, the type of leadership both on and offworld, and it put characters in emotional quandaries they'd never faced before. Many mild and bold plot twists regarding interpersonal relationships, plus many shifts in power structure. Government and people at their true nature, from secrets to backstabbing to unlikely alliances, to family feuds both internal and external.
As much as I read and appreciate the older stuff, it doesn't have the same punch, knowing how events with play out. Maybe not the methods, but when you know all the old republic leads to what we know in episodes I - VI, it doesn't have the same effect of the completely unknown.
Overall - good read, good finish, good setup for future stories. A+
star wars Invincible by .. Lee D. Wheeler ()
This book is great! It is well written, and kept my attention enough to read it in under a week. The seller was very fair and sent me a nice book for a awsome price!
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Author : Simon Beecroft
Number of Pages : 32
Publisher : DK CHILDREN
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Product Description Since the first time we heard Luke Skywalker ask Obi-Wan Kenobi "You fought in the Clone Wars!?" in Episode IV: A New Hope, fans the world over have been wondering exactly what the Clone Wars were and what clones in combat would look like. On August 15th, 2008, with the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, much will be explained. The Clone Wars take place between Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Lucasfilm is now bringing the wars to life in an all-new CGI animated series. The theatrical release will launch this groundbreaking computer-generated animated series, which will then debut on Cartoon Network and TNT in the fall. New characters like female Padawan Ahsoka Tano join old favorites Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Count Dooku, General Grievous, and others as the Jedi cross lightsabers with the dark side yet again. © Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & (tm) Customer reviews Gift by .. Carmen (Saint Louis, MO)
I bought this for my nephew who loves any and everything related to Star Wars. He was so excited to get it that he took it to school the following day for Show and Tell.
Inaccurate by .. R. Griffin (Northampton, MA)
This book contains an appalling factual error: Jabba is Ziro's *nephew* and not -- as stated in this book -- his uncle. With errors this egregious in such a slender book from such a prominent publisher, it's no wonder that our children know so little about Hutts nowadays.
Good book for kids by .. Tim Lasiuta (Red Deer, Alberta)
The DK early reading program is exceptional. Licensing popular franchises for different levels. Anakin is rated 2, while the companion book, Watch out For Jabba the Hut is level 1.
For those who have seen the Clone Wars, this is a good way to explain the story to young viewers. With art taken from the film, these books are topical, and use appropriate vocabulary. Want to raise a young Star Wars fan, pick these up and before long, you'll find your child reading any one of the Star Wars novels.
Great job. Simon Beecroft has a remarkable skill in writing for different age groups.
Keep up the great work DK.
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