The Illustrated Star Wars Universe (Star Wars)

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The ultimate book for every Star Wars fan. Experience the Star Wars universe as never before in this stunning visual journey that carries you to the farthest reachesand into the deepest mysteriesof George Lucass cinematic masterpiece. Ralph McQuarrie the legendary main concept artist for all three Star Wars films and Kevin J. Anderson the New York Times bestselling Star Wars author present the ultimate voyage: a vivid and close-up look at the exotic worlds and remarkable inhabitants of the Star Wars universe. The breathtaking artwork of McQuarrie and Andersons delightful text are your guide to eight different Star Wars locales. Here detailed as never before are the worlds of Tatooine the stark desert home planet of Luke Skywalker; Coruscant the glorious center of the Empire; Dagobah the swampy world of Yoda; Bespin site of the famed floating metropolis of Cloud City; Endor the forest moon sheltering the Ewoks; Hoth the frozen wasteland and site of a secret Rebel base; Yavin 4 the jungle moon nearly destroyed by the first Death Star; and Alderaan Princess Leias homeworld cruelly annihilated by the same Death Star. Each world is lavishly illustrated and described by a qualified expert including scientists scouts soldiers poets and even Imperial agents. The Illustrated Star Wars Universe is an epic achievement a visionary treat no Star Wars fan will want to missand a true collectors item youll enjoy for years to come. (r) TM & (c) 1995 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.