Non-Fiction

This page includes all there is to known about upcoming Star Wars (non-fiction adult) books! Below the shortlist is a complete listing with solicitations, publisher info, and pre-order links! Click on the covers and preview-images to see a bigger image!

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June 1, 2023
RETURN OF THE JEDI: UNAUTHORIZED TIMELINE

1976 – 2023

softcover (USA)

June 28, 2023

A GALAXY OF THINGS
The Power of Puppets and Masks in Star Wars and Beyond

hardcover/softcover (UK)

also in June 2023?
TITAN: LA GUERRE DES ÉTOILES

hardcover (UK)

July 4, 2023

STAR WARS AFTER LUCAS
A Critical Guide to the Future of the Galaxy

softover reprint (USA)

July 18, 2023

STAR WARS:THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT
Collector’s Edition

hardcover (USA)

July 25, 2023

A WIND TO SHAKE THE STARS
The Complete Unauthorized Oral History of the Star Wars Audio Dramas

hardcover (USA)

August 1, 2023

STAR WARS: 125 CONVERSATION CARDS

For Dinner Parties, Movie Marathons, and more

box (USA)

August 8, 2023

ICONS UNEARTHED: STAR WARS

hardcover (USA)

September 5, 2023

MARCIA LUCAS: THE ICONS UNEARTHED STAR WARS INTERVIEW

softcover (USA)

September 26, 2023 

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – CHRONICLES OF THE JEDI

Collector’s Edition: An Illustrated Guide to the Galaxy’s Golden Age

limited edtion hardcover (USA)

October 10, 2023

STAR WARS: THE ULTIMATE COOKBOOK

The Official Guide to Cooking Your Way Through the Galaxy

hardcover (USA)

October 31, 2023

STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI 40th ANNIVERSARY
Collector’s Edition

hardcover (USA)

November 7, 2023 

STAR WARS: DAWN OF REBELLION – THE VISUAL GUIDE

hardcover (USA)

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC CHARACTER ENCYCLOPEDIA

hardcover (USA)

November 15, 2023

A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE

How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

softcover (USA)

December 12, 2023

THE ART OF STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR

hardcover (USA)

THE ART OF STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR – DELUXE EDITION

hardcover (USA)

February 6, 2024

SIDESHOW: FINE ART PRINTS Vol. 3

hardcover (USA)

April 30, 2024

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE LIGHTSABER COLLECTION

hardcover (USA)

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JUNE 1, 2023

RETURN OF THE JEDI: UNAUTHORIZED TIMELINE

1976 – 2023

softcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Justin Berger & Jamie Benning

softcover (281 pages)

self-published
ISBN 979-8391120506
$ 34.99

solicitation copy:

A year-by-year reference guide to the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy. This unauthorized book contains the most comprehensive timeline of dates that have ever been assembled relating to the film Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. From early concepts of Jabba the Hutt in 1976 to the film’s production schedule in 1982 all the way up to the 40th Anniversary of the original theatrical release date in 2023, this book gives the reader a chronological perspective on the making, marketing, and impact of Return of the Jedi. Inside you’ll find a plethora of specific dates relating to film pre-production, theatrical releases, music, toys, books, comics, home video, television, promotional and marketing campaigns, business contracts, special events, and more! Also included are exclusive production diaries by original Jabba the Hutt operators Dave Barclay and John Coppinger, exclusive photos taken by original Kenner photographer Kim DM Simmons, and a special introduction from original Jedi Producer Jim Bloom. This book has been compiled from a myriad of resources giving the reader a historical reference guide unlike any other. It is a must-have for every cinephile and Star Wars fan’s collection.

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USA: amazon softcover / publisher’s website

CANADA: amazon softcover

UK: amazon softcover
GERMANY
: amazon softcover

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JUNE 28, 2023

A GALAXY OF THINGS
The Power of Puppets and Masks in Star Wars and Beyond

hardcover / softcover (UK)

publisher info:

written by Colette Searls
Routledge

hardcover (152 pages) / softcover (152 pages)

ISBN 978-0-36768-443-3 (hardcover)

ISBN 978-0-36768-441-9 (softcover)

$ 170.00 / £ 140.95 (hardcover)

$ 48.95 / £ 35.99 (softcover)

solicitation copy:

A Galaxy of Things explores the ways in which all puppets, masks, and makeup-prosthetic figures are “material characters,” and uses Star Wars creatures, droids, and helmeted-characters to illustrate what makes the good ones not only compelling, but meaningful.

The book begins with author Colette Searls’ Star Wars thing aesthetic, described through a release-order overview of what creatures, droids and masked characters have brought to 45+ years of live-action Star Wars. Building on theories from the burgeoning field of puppetry and material performance, it sees these “material characters” as a group and describes three specific powers that they share – distance, distillation, and duality – using the ubiquitously recognizable Star Wars characters to illustrate them. The book describes Distance, Distillation, and Duality as material character powers, using characters like C-3PO and Jabba the Hutt to illustrate how all three work to generate meaning. An in-depth exploration of the original Empire Strikes Back Yoda and “Baby” Yoda (Grogu) reveals how these two puppets use those powers to transform their human companions: Luke Skywalker, and then Din Djarin. Searls provides an in-depth analysis of Darth Vader’s mask trajectory across three trilogies (1977 – 2019), revealing its contribution as a “performing thing.” Finally, the book presents problematic uses of material character powers by critiquing droids in service, and the historical use of racial stereotypes in characters like Jar Jar Binks, before offering a hopeful analysis of how early 2020s live-action Star Wars began centering the non-, semi-, and concealed human in redemptive ways.

This is an accessible exploration for students and scholars of theatre, film, media studies and popular culture who want to better understand puppets, masks, and makeup-prosthetic characters. Its terms and concepts will be useful to scholarly explorations of non-, semi-, and concealed human portrayals for a range of other fields, including posthumanism, object-oriented ontology, ethnic studies, and material culture.

Table of Contents:
1.  The Things in the Galaxy
2. Distance, Distillation, and Duality
3. Powerful, Puppetry is: How two Yodas make meaning
4. I Find Your Lack of Face Disturbing: The mask performance of Darth Vader (and friends)
5. Climbing Out of the Sarlacc Pitt: The problematic side of material character powers

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USA: amazon hardcover / amazon softcover 

CANADA: amazon hardcover / amazon softcover
UK: amazon hardcover / amazon softcover / routledge hardcover / routledge softcover

GERMANY: amazon hardcover / amazon softcover

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also in JUNE 2023?

TITAN: LA GUERRE DES ÉTOILES

hardcover (UK)

publisher info:
hardcover (72 pages)

Bowmansgreen
£ 40.00

solicitation copy:

During the 1980’s, TITANS comic book reprinted the Marvel Star Wars comic series for French readers. Instead of using existing cover art from the US editions, they commissioned French artists to create new covers for that month’s storyline.

Presented in this volume are all of the covers that were produced, painstakingly restored and colour corrected from the original comics. As a bonus, additional content from the comic, such as quizzes and competitions is included.

link:

UK: Bowmansgreen

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JULY 4, 2023

STAR WARS AFTER LUCAS
A Critical Guide to the Future of the Galaxy

softcover reprint of the April 9, 2019 hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Dan Golding
University of Minnesota Press

hardcover (264 pages)

ISBN 978-1517905415

$ 20.00

solicitation copy:

Politics, craft, and cultural nostalgia in the remaking of Star Wars for a new age

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away—way back in the twenty-first century’s first decade—Star Wars seemed finished. Then in 2012 George Lucas shocked the entertainment world by selling the franchise, along with Lucasfilm, to Disney. This is the story of how, over the next five years, Star Wars went from near-certain extinction to what Wired magazine would call “the forever franchise,” with more films in the works than its first four decades had produced.

Focusing on The Force Awakens (2015), Rogue One (2016), The Last Jedi (2017), and the television series Rebels (2014–18), Dan Golding explores the significance of pop culture nostalgia in overcoming the skepticism, if not downright hostility, that greeted the Star Wars relaunch. At the same time he shows how Disney, even as it tapped a backward-looking obsession, was nonetheless creating genuinely new and contemporary entries in the Star Wars universe.

A host of cultural factors and forces propelled the Disney-engineered Star Wars renaissance, and all figure in Golding’s deeply informed analysis: from John Williams’s music in The Force Awakens to Peter Cushing’s CGI face in Rogue One, to Carrie Fisher’s passing, to the rapidly changing audience demographic. Star Wars after Lucas delves into the various responses and political uses of the new Star Wars in a wider context, as in reaction videos on YouTube and hate-filled, misogynistic online rants. In its granular textual readings, broad cultural scope, and insights into the complexities of the multimedia galaxy, this book is as entertaining as it is enlightening, an apt reflection of the enduring power of the Star Wars franchise.

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USA: amazon softcover 

CANADA: amazon softcover
UK: amazon softcover

GERMANY: amazon softcover

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JULY 18, 2023

STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT
Collector’s Edition

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

Titan Books

hardcover (96 pages)

ISBN 978-1-78774-077-8

$ 19.99

solicitation copy:

A deluxe book dedicated to the hit live-action series Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, streaming on Disney+, including character profiles, plots, settings, and behind-the-scenes features.

An in-depth look at the making of the hit show, the book includes profiles of the characters featured in the show including Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, Din Djarin, and Grogu along with rare photographs, production art, a complete episode guide, and a detailed behind-the scenes look at the visual effects.

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USA: amazon hardcover 

CANADA: amazon hardcover
UK: amazon hardcover

GERMANY: amazon hardcover

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JULY 25, 2023

A WIND TO SHAKE THE STARS
The Complete Unauthorized Oral History of the Star Wars Audio Dramas

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by John Tenuto & Mary Jose Tenuto

hardcover

NacelleBooks

ISBN 979-8-9866-2373-3

$ 27.95

solicitation copy:

A comprehensive history of the Star Wars audio dramas. An expanded radio dramatization of the original Star Wars trilogy, produced in 1981, 1983, and 1996 respectively, produced and broadcast by National Public Radio as part of NPR Playhouse. These radio serials were made with the full co-operation of George Lucas, who for one dollar each sold the rights to KUSC-FM, the public radio affiliate at his alma mater, the University of Southern California. Lucas also allowed the use of original sound effects and music from the films. A Wind To Shake The Stars explores the creative origins, production and legacy of this oft-forgotten chapter of Star Wars history.

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USA: amazon hardcover / amazon digital

CANADA: amazon hardcover

UK: amazon hardcover
GERMANY
: amazon hardcover 

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AUGUST 1, 2023

STAR WARS: 125 CONVERSATION CARDS
For Dinner Parties, Movie Marathons, and More

hardcover box (USA)

publisher info:

written by Kelly Knox

boxed cards with booklet

Insight Editions

ISBN 978-0-7440-6489-6

$ 27.99

solicitation copy:

Create lasting memories with loved ones with this engaging, officially licensed card deck featuring 125 thought-provoking, challenging, and quirky questions inspired by Star Wars.

Who is your favorite bounty hunter and why? What’s your ultimate Star Wars movie ranking? What are some reasons that you hate sand? With questions like these and dozens more, you, your friends, and your family will have a great time discussing all of your favorite characters, quotes, and planets from Star Wars.

Fans can connect over their passion for Star Wars with this one-of-a-kind deck featuring 125 conversation starters designed to provoke thoughtful and interesting discussions. Each card offers the reader a unique question, prompt, or activity based on the major characters, moments, quotes, and themes of the Star Wars galaxy. The deck also comes with a 144-page booklet featuring trivia and lore to help stoke engaging discussions, and it is packaged in a decorative box perfect for gift giving or displaying on your coffee table or shelf.

Star Wars: Conversation Cards is a fun way for fans to share their love of the films, video games, comics, and television shows with friends and family.

125 CARDS: Each card poses a fun and intriguing question designed to fuel conversation about all corners of the Star Wars galaxy, from films to television shows, comics, novels, video games, and beyond.

FACT-FILLED BOOKLET: Included booklet contains Star Wars lore that can be paired with the conversation cards to stoke deeper conversations between fans.

KEEPSAKE BOX: Designed to be displayed on a coffee table or bookshelf, Star Wars: Conversation Cards comes packaged in a sturdy gift box perfect for gift giving.

HOURS OF FUN CONVERSATION: Answer the questions on your own to reflect on your knowledge and love of the Star Wars universe or with fellow fans to inspire spirited discussions.

links(starwarstimeline.com gets commissions for purchases made through links on this website):

USA: amazon hardcover

CANADA: amazon hardcover

UK: amazon hardcover 
GERMANY: amazon hardcover

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AUGUST 8, 2023

ICONS UNEARTHED: STAR WARS

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Peter Holmstrom

hardcover

NacelleBooks

ISBN 979-8986623719

$ 27.95

solicitation copy:

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars is the companion book to the new Nacelle Company documentary series focusing on the biggest Sci-Fi franchise in history.

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars features exclusive and candid interviews with Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, Paul Hirsch, Phil Tippett, Rick Baker, Ken Ralston, John Dykstra, Howard Kazanjian, Julian Glover, Ian Mcdiarmid, Gus Lopez, and Tom Spina. The biggest get, however, is Marcia Lucas, the person often credited with turning Star Wars into the phenomenon it became.

links (starwarstimeline.com gets commissions for purchases made through links on this website):

USA: amazon hardcover / amazon digital

CANADA: amazon hardcover

UK: amazon hardcover
GERMANY
: amazon hardcover / amazon digital

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

MARCIA LUCAS: THE ICONS UNEARTHED STAR WARS INTERVIEW

softcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Peter Holmstrom

softcover

Nacelle Books

ISBN 979-8-9866-2378-8

$ 16.99

solicitation copy:

Never before has Marcia Lucas sat down for an interview about Star Wars until now!

Pulling all the extra content from The Nacelle Company’s hit docuseries Icons Unearthed, comes the Marcia Lucas Interview, the expanded interviews and extra content that never made it to screen. This collection of interviews covers it all from Marcia’s humble beginnings as an assistant editor, to her meeting George Lucas while he was in film school, to ultimately working with the likes of Francis Ford Coppola and eventually her pivotal role in the making of Star Wars.

This is the story of a woman whose behind the scenes presence turned a little sci-fi film into the incredible franchise that we know it as today.

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USA: amazon softcover

CANADA: amazon softcover
UK: amazon softcover

GERMANY: amazon softcover

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – CHRONICLES OF THE JEDI
Collector’s Edition: An Illustrated Guide to the Galaxy’s Golden Age

limited edition hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Cole Horton

art by Yihyoung Li

clothbound hardcover
Insight Editions

ISBN 9798886630350

$ 100.00 (limited to 250 copies)

solicitation copy:

Produced in a limited quantity of 250 units and packaged in a deluxe slipcase, this collector’s edition of Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi includes a clothbound version of the book and a signature card autographed by author Cole Horton and artist Yihyoung Li.

Set centuries before the Skywalker Saga, this book is the ultimate in-universe guide to Star Wars: The High Republic, providing fascinating insight into a time of valiant heroes, terrifying monsters, and daring exploration. Learn about the Jedi Knights of the High Republic with detailed profiles of Avar Kriss, Stellan Gios, Keeve Trennis, Burryaga, Yoda, and more. You will also uncover mysteries of the Force and learn about the technology of the Jedi Order, including its starfighters and the unique lightsaber designs of this incredible era. Featuring stunning original illustrations, this striking book is an essential collectible that will transport you to the galaxy’s golden age.

This item is a pre-order, and will ship after 7/11/2023. You will be notified when the item ships. Shipping dates are subject to change, and you will be notified via email if your order will be delayed.

link:

USA: Insight Editions

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

STAR WARS: THE ULTIMATE COOKBOOK

The Official Guide to Cooking Your Way Through the Galaxy

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Jenn Fujikawa and Marc Sumerak
hardcover (208 pages)

Insight Editions
ISBN 978-8-8866-3056-5
$ 39.99

solicitation copy:

The most exciting Star Wars cookbook yet has arrived! Discover more than 80 recipes inspired by all corners of the Star Wars galaxy including the Skywalker Saga, novels, comics, and beyond.

Following his culinary journeys in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook and Star Wars: The Life Day Cookbook, the galaxy’s most adventurous chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs returns with his latest and greatest collection of delicious recipes to date, drawn from across the galaxy!

Featuring over 80 recipes from nearly every corner of the Star Wars galaxy, this cookbook includes dishes inspired by films, television shows, theme park attractions, novels, comics, video games, and beyond. Great for chefs of any skill level, these recipes offer an immersive experience for Star Wars fans who want to bring galactic adventures into their kitchen, making this book a true must-have.

• OWN THE NEWEST STAR WARS COOKBOOK EVER: Inspired by Star Wars storytelling from the films to the comics to everything in between, this cookbook includes dishes inspired by the films, television shows, theme park attractions, novels, comics, video games, and beyond.

• 80+ RECIPES: Cookie’s latest transmission is also his most mouthwatering, with more than 80 recipes, including appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks.

• PERFECT FOR SKILLED CHEFS AND BEGINNERS ALIKE: Great for chefs of any skill level, these recipes offer an immersive experience for Star Wars fans who want to bring galactic adventures into their kitchen, making this book a true must-have.

• EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION: This cookbook joins Insight Editions’ line of fan-favorite Star Wars cookbooks, including Star Wars: The Padawan Cookbook, Star Wars: The Life Day CookbookStar Wars: Galactic Baking, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook.

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links (starwarstimeline.com gets commissions for purchases made through links on this website):

USA: amazon hardcover / amazon digital

CANADA: amazon hardcover
UK: amazon hardcover

GERMANY: amazon hardcover

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI 40th ANNIVERSARY
Collector’s Edition

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

Titan Books

hardcover (128 pages)

ISBN 978-1-7877-4079-2

$ 24.99

solicitation copy:

A deluxe, fully illustrated look at the making of the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, the beloved 1983 blockbuster, Return of the Jedi.

This hardcover book features an in-depth look the making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi from the early script ideas and concept art, costume designs, through to filming and eventual release. Lavishly illustrated with rarely seen photography and art from the Lucasfilm Image Archives, this must-have book also includes vintage interviews with stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher.

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USA: amazon hardcover 

CANADA: amazon hardcover
UK: amazon hardcover

GERMANY: amazon hardcover

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

STAR WARS: DAWN OF REBELLION – THE VISUAL GUIDE

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Pablo Hidalgo & Emily Shkoukani
hardcover (144 pages)

DK Publishing
ISBN 978-0-7440-8734-5
$ 25.00

solicitartion copy:
The latest in DK’s Star Wars Visual Dictionary/Visual Guide series, featuring all the new Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor content, going behind the lines of the first rebels in their fight against the Empire.

Take a deep dive into a turbulent era of the Star Wars galaxy, connecting the Prequel and Original trilogies and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

For many years, the state of the galaxy between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope was a mystery to Star Wars fans. With the release of Star Wars Rebels and Rogue One, and more recently, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor, an exciting new era has begun to emerge—the Dawn of Rebellion.

Before Luke Skywalker ever picked up a lightsaber, the rebels were scattered and desperate bands of idealists, fighting their own battles against the might of the Empire. Victories were few, losses high, and danger ever-present. This Visual Guide charts this darkest of times, revealing all key characters, locations, vehicles, and weapons from the hit Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor. With exclusive new cross-section artwork.

links (starwarstimeline.com gets commissions for purchases made through links on this website):

USA: amazon hardcover  / amazon digital

CANADA: amazon hardcover

UK: amazon hardcover 
GERMANY: amazon hardcover

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STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC CHARACTER ENCYCLOPEDIA

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Amy Richau & Megan Crouse
cover by Phil Noto

hardcover (200 pages)

DK Publishing
ISBN 978-0-74408-468-9
$ 21.99

solicitation copy:

Want to dive into The High Republic era of the Star Wars galaxy, but don’t know where to start? Look no further!

Centuries before the fall of Anakin Skywalker and rise of the Galactic Empire, the noble and wise Jedi Knights must face frightening new threats to themselves, the galaxy, and the Force itself! Meet the brave Jedi, ruthless Nihil marauders, cutthroat mercenaries, and evil monsters who call this era of the galaxy home.

Featuring more than 250 characters from The High Republic publishing initiative, this character encyclopedia is a perfect introduction to an exciting new era of Star Wars storytelling.

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USA: amazon hardcover  / amazon digital

CANADA: amazon hardcover

UK: amazon hardcover / amazon hardcover (UK edition)
GERMANY: amazon hardcover

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE

How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

softcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Steve Kozak
softcover (232 pages)

Applause
ISBN 978-1493075270
$ 24.95

solicitation copy:

Bea Arthur as the owner of the Mos Eisley Cantina. Long scenes entirely of Wookies bleating at each other, without subtitles. Harvey Korman, in drag, as a four-armed Space Julia Child. Six minutes of Jefferson Starship performing for Art Carney and a bored Imperial Guard. Mark Hamill, fresh from his near-fatal motorcycle accident, slathered in pancake makeup. A salacious holographic burlesque from Diahann Carroll.

Even by the standards of the 1970s, even compared to Jar-Jar Binks, the legendary 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special is a peerlessly cringeworthy pop-culture artifact. George Lucas, who completely disowned the production, reportedly has said, “If I had the time and a sledgehammer, I would track down every copy of that show and smash it.” Just how on earth did this thing ever see the light of day?

To answer that question, as Steven Kozak shows in this fascinating and often hilarious inside look into the making of the Special, you have to understand the cultural moment in which it appeared―a long, long time ago when cheesy variety shows were a staple of network television and Star Wars was not yet the billion-dollar multimedia behemoth that it is today. Kozak explains how the Special was one piece of a PR blitz undertaken by Lucas and his colleagues as they sought to protect the emerging franchise from hostile studio executives. He shows how, despite the involvement of some of the most talented people in the business, creative differences between movie and television writers led to a wildly uneven product. He gives entertaining accounts of the problems that plagued production, which included a ruinously expensive cantina set; the acrimonious departure of the director and Lucas himself; and a furious Grace Slick, just out of rehab, demanding to be included in the production.

Packed with memorable anecdotes, drawing on extensive new interviews with countless people involved in the production, and told with mingled affection and bewilderment, this never-before-told story gives a fascinating look at a strange moment in pop-culture history that remains an object of fascination even today.

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USA: amazon softcover 

CANADA: amazon softcover
UK: amazon softcover

GERMANY: amazon softcover

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

THE ART OF STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

hardcover (192 pages)

Dark Horse Books
ISBN 978-1506736679
$ 49.99

solicitation copy:
A behind-the-scenes look at the next chapter of Cal Kestis’ Jedi Saga

Dark Horse joins forces with Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment to present a new art book, The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. This behind-the-scenes peek into Cal Kestis’ latest journey in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gives fans a deeper dive into how it all came to life. This oversized, full-color hardcover art book collects concept art and creator commentary from the next entry in Cal’s thrilling saga. The book will also be available in a Deluxe Edition including bonus content such as an exclusive slipcase and new print treatments.

Cal and his allies continue to evade the Empire’s clutches in the Dark Times following the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, but just as a hidden hope reveals itself, new dangers emerge and threaten to destroy everything that the young Jedi has fought to preserve.

Explore the process of developing the newest Star Wars Jedi adventure with a tome that intimately chronicles the game’s development, from visionary design to inspirational artwork to stunning final renders. With heroes and villains both familiar and new to the Star Wars Jedi series, breathtaking locales, and incredible ships and weapons, The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers a unique look at the inner workings of a galaxy far, far away.

links (starwarstimeline.com gets commissions for purchases made through links on this website):

USA: amazon hardcover 

CANADA: amazon hardcover 
UK: amazon hardcover 
GERMANY:
amazon hardcover 

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THE ART OF STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR – DELUXE EDITION

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

hardcover (192 pages)

Dark Horse Books
$ 99.99

solicitation copy:
A behind-the-scenes look at the next chapter of Cal Kestis’ Jedi Saga

Dark Horse joins forces with Lucasfilm and Respawn Entertainment to present a new art book, The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. This behind-the-scenes peek into Cal Kestis’ latest journey in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gives fans a deeper dive into how it all came to life. This oversized, full-color hardcover art book collects concept art and creator commentary from the next entry in Cal’s thrilling saga. The book will also be available in a Deluxe Edition including bonus content such as an exclusive slipcase and new print treatments.

Cal and his allies continue to evade the Empire’s clutches in the Dark Times following the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, but just as a hidden hope reveals itself, new dangers emerge and threaten to destroy everything that the young Jedi has fought to preserve.

Explore the process of developing the newest Star Wars Jedi adventure with a tome that intimately chronicles the game’s development, from visionary design to inspirational artwork to stunning final renders. With heroes and villains both familiar and new to the Star Wars Jedi series, breathtaking locales, and incredible ships and weapons, The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers a unique look at the inner workings of a galaxy far, far away.

The deluxe edition will include metallic printing treatments, a protective slipcase, and a folio enclosing an archive-quality lithograph.

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USA: amazon hardcover 

CANADA: amazon hardcover 
UK: amazon hardcover 
GERMANY:
amazon hardcover 

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

SIDESHOW: FINE ART PRINTS Vol. 3

hardcover (USA)

publisher info:

written by Andrew Farago

hardcover (240 pages)

Insight Editions

ISBN 978-1647229535

$ 60.00

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Experience an extraordinary selection of pop culture art prints from legendary design studio Sideshow.

A renaissance studio known for its superior craftmanship, Sideshow brings fans closer to iconic pop culture properties through stunningly authentic art prints and collectible figures. Now, with this deluxe large-format art book, fans can experience an all-new compendium of Sideshow’s creative work, including striking art prints inspired by Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Sideshow’s Court of the Dead series, and more. A prestige addition to any Sideshow collection, Sideshow: Fine Art Prints, Vol. 3 is a must-have book for fans, offering an unforgettable gallery of pop culture art.

76 ART PRINTS: Featuring pieces inspired by Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Sideshow’s Court of the Dead series, and beyond, this dynamic collection of art prints spans an impressive range of iconic characters, settings, and scenes from your favorite pop culture properties

EXPERIENCE THE ARTISTIC PROCESS: This deluxe book unveils how the studio’s celebrated artists build their intricate pieces, showcasing sketches and the finished product

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USA: amazon hardcover / amazon digital

CANADA: amazon hardcover

UK: amazon hardcover
GERMANY
: amazon hardcover / amazon digital

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APRIL 30, 2024

STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC – THE LIGHTSABER COLLECTION

hardcover (USA)

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hardcover (156 pages)

Insight Editions

ISBN 979-8-88663-084-8

$ 34.99

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Discover more than 50 lightsabers from the golden age of the Jedi with this essential guide to the elegant weapons from Star Wars: The High Republic. A follow-up to the bestselling Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, this exciting volume is a photo-real exploration of High Republic hilts, including several designs that are illustrated for the first time. A must-have resource for fans, this reference book is a fine addition to any The High Republic collection.

From Vernestra Rwoh’s unique lightwhip and Stellan Gios’ ornate crossguard lightsaber to Burryaga’s broadsword-like hilt, the signature weapon of the Star Wars galaxy has never looked so elegant as it does during the prosperous era of the High Republic.

Star Wars: The High Republic: The Lightsaber Collection is an essential visual guide and exploration of the numerous lightsabers found within The High Republic saga, featuring hilts from publishing, animation, and VR, many of which have never been illustrated before.

As a follow-up to Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, each spread contains a detailed illustration of the featured lightsaber, allowing readers to see the intricate detail in the hilts and the brilliance of each energy blade. The perfect reference book for fans, model builders, and collectors, this striking companion is a must-have for readers looking to discover more about legendary lightsabers from a fascinating period in Star Wars history.

NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ILLUSTRATIONS: See lightsabers from comics and novels, many visually imagined for the first time, with brilliant full-color artwork

WEAPONS OF THE JEDI GOLDEN AGE: Learn about the elegant weapons wielded by Jedi Masters, Knights, and Padawans like Stellan Gios, Vernestra Rwoh, Avar Kriss, Porter Engle, Burryaga and more.

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Includes more than 50 lightsabers from the High Republic era.

GREAT GIFT: Visually stunning and intricately detailed, this book is the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your life.

links (starwarstimeline.com gets commissions for purchases made through links on this website):

USA: amazon hardcover

CANADA: amazon hardcover
UK: amazon hardcover (UK edition)

GERMANY: amazon hardcover

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