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Star wars : the visual dictionary / written by David West Reynolds ; special fabrications by Don Bies et Nelson Hall ; new photography by Alexander Ivanov.

Reynolds, David West, (author.). Bies, Don, (fabricator.). Hall, Nelson, (fabricator.). Ivanov, Alexander, (photographer.).

Summary:

The ultimate guide to Star wars characters and creatures.
Using a large-format dictionary approach, the people, creatures, & droids of the Star Wars saga are presented. Includes large photos of the characters & many stills from the movies. The Visual Dictionary is an essential guide to Star Wars. DK's renowned Eyewitness style brings the characters, costumes, droids, and gadgetry of the Star Wars universe to life in astonishing visual detail. Highly defined, annotated photography shows and explains the culture, background, and technology of the Star Wars trilogy. Fans of all ages will enjoy detailed revelations of Star Wars secrets like how a Stormtrooper's equipment works, what the insides of a light saber look like, and what Sand People keep in their bandoliers. A visual glossary explains all the technical terms used in the trilogy. Together with Star Wars: Incredible Cross-Sections, these books comprise a definitive classic Star Wars reference library. Fabulous photographs illustrate the paraphernalia of Rebels, Imperials, bounty hunters, and more. Painstakingly researched, this book presents both basic information and minute details about famous and infamous STAR WARS characters and their equipment.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0789434814
  • ISBN: 9780789434814
  • Physical Description: 64 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
  • Edition: First American edition
  • Publisher: New York, New York : DK Pub., 1998.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"The ultimate guide to Star wars characters and creatures"--Cover.
Formatted Contents Note:
Luke Skywalker -- Skywalker : pilot and Jedi -- Princess Leia Organa -- Han Solo -- Chewbacca -- C-3PO -- R2-D2 -- Lando Calrissian -- Obi-Wan Kenobi -- Yoda -- Rebel leaders -- Tauntauns -- Medical droids -- Darth Vader -- Imperial leaders -- Emperor Palpatine -- Imperial stormtroopers -- Stormtrooper equipment -- Specialist stormtroopers -- Imperial pilots -- Imperial droids -- Jabba the Hut -- Jabba's entourage -- Jabba's entertainers -- Boba Fett -- Bounty hunters -- Sand People or Tusken Raiders -- Jawas -- Ewoks -- The cantina crowd -- Creatures (Dianoga ; Wampa ; Space slug ; Rancor monster) -- Droids (WED-15-77 ; CZ-1 ; EV-9D9 ; AV-6R7 ; L1N-V8K ; 8D8 ; WED 15 "Septoid 2").
Subject:
Star Wars films > Dictionaries, Juvenile.
Star Wars films > Pictorial works > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Dictionaries.
Fiction.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 21 of 27 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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520 . ‡aThe ultimate guide to Star wars characters and creatures.
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