Stephen J. Sansweet

Peter Vilmur

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." It's been 30 years since those immortal words were first seen on movie screens nationwide and it was the start of a worldwide phenomenon and the beginning of the most successful movie franchise of all time. The Star Wars Vault: Thirty Years of Treasures from the Lucasfilm Archives, With Removable Memorabilia and Two Audio CDs by Stephen J. Sansweet and Peter Vilmur (HarperEntertainment; on-sale October 30, 2007; $85.00) is the official illustrated book celebrating this year's 30th anniversary of George Lucas' first Star Wars movie, and includes removable reproductions of memorabilia, along with two CDs containing vintage radio ads, original cast interviews, George Lucas' commentary, and even Carrie Fisher singing in the Star Wars Holiday Special. The Star Wars Vault is the insider's look at the development and making of all six movies, and the huge cultural impact they've had. In addition to hundreds of photos and pieces of artwork, the book includes fifty interactive, rare, and some never-before-seen pieces of memorabilia. Among the book's features are: The special questionnaire for the first and only test screening of the original Star Wars — and the invitation to attend it George Lucas' hand-written treatment for The Empire Strikes Back Lucasfilm Christmas cards Iron-on T-shirt transfer The very first concept sketch drawn for Star Wars Blueprints of Star Wars vehicles and sets Original hand-written directions for ground-breaking special effects The Star Wars Vault is the ultimate, one-of-a-kind insider's look into the sensation that launched a phenomenon that includes six feature films; two spin-off films; three television series with more to come; and an extensive collection of licensed books, comics, video games, action figures, trading cards, and many other products worldwide.

Thirty Years of Treasures from the Lucasfilm Archives, With Removable Memorabilia and Two Audio CDs

The Star Wars Vault

Covers everything relating to "Star Wars" and its characters, sequels, production, special effects, and computer games

Star Wars Encyclopedia

TWENTY YEARS AGO, IN A THEATER RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER . . . Movie audiences fell in love with the rogue, the farmboy, the princess, the villain cloaked in black. Each had his or her place in the universe, and each possessed a unique style. "I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board." "Let the Wookiee win." "Do. Or do not. There is no try." No series of movies--before or since--has yielded so many memorable moments as the Star Wars trilogy. Those moments are captured here, for everyone to carry and enjoy so that, now and forever . . . The Force will be with you . . . always.

The Quotable Star Wars

Pablo Hidalgo

Updated for the first time in a decade, a deluxe, three-volume encyclopedia covers the entire Star Wars universe, including everything having to do with the six films, radio dramas, books, comics, video games, and more, with information on the characters, production, special effects, chronology, and the like, all enhanced with full-color illustrations.

The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia: P-Z

Lexikon der Actionfiguren

Star Wars

Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 Star Wars® action figures produced over the last 35 years. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, and literally hundreds more. Compiled by Stephen J. Sansweet, owner of the world's largest private collection of Star Wars memorabilia, the book also showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over, drawing figures from the feature film, video game, and cartoon realms of the vast Star Wars universe.

Stephen J. Sansweet

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