Star Wars From Concept To Screen To Collectible

The three films of the Star Wars sagaStar Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and the Return of the Jedirank among the most popular of the modern era, with ticket and merchandise sales in excess of three billion dollars. Today, collecting Star Wars memorabilia has become one of the hottest hobbies around. The first illustrated Star Wars book to feature the multitude of merchandising spin-offs generated by the filmand the only one that traces the transformation of the movie's fabulous characters, creatures, and vehicles from original concepts and prototypes into toys, clothing, and dozens of other objectsthis spectacular volume is a veritable Star Wars fan's bible. A complete overview of a modern marketing extravaganza, featuring more than 150 full-color images of collectible items, the book takes readers behind the scenes and includes many never-before-published sketches and photographs from the Lucasfilm and Kenner toy archives. A lively text featuring recent interviews with George Lucas, among others connected with the film, completes this intriguing and fascinating glimpse into one of popular culture's most engaging phenomena.

With Star Wars, George Lucas launched a new era in filmmaking, combining a vivid imagination with state-of-the-art technology. Audiences around the world gasped in delight as they watched alien creatures cavorting in a bar, entire planets exploding, & futuristic space ships rocketing through galaxies. Star Wars & its sequels pitted traditional forces of good against evil in an exciting futuristic context. People had so much fun at the movies that they demanded toys, T-shirts, & anything else related to the saga. This book takes readers behind the scenes & features over 150 full-color images -- many never before published -- of collectible items, movie stills, & prop sketches. Includes interviews with George Lucas & other Star Wars experts.

A scenic tour of Star Wars merchandise, promos, and other fun stuff from around the globe, this historic survey features plenty of colorful photos, rare items, "factoids", and inside information. This is the ideal companion to the early days of Star Wars. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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.

Showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over.

This unique pocket guide shows many of the more intriguing toys and collectibles made available since Star Wars premiered in 1977.

Explore the evocative Star Wars concept art of legendary artist Ralph McQuarrie in this miniature art book. Hold a galaxy of legendary designs in the palm of your hand with Star Wars: The Concept Art of Ralph McQuarrie Mini Book. Featuring over 100 stunning concept images from the original Star Wars trilogy as well as the many books and publications inspired by the Star Wars galaxy, this mini book is bound together at a readable pocket-book size and is the perfect collectible item for Star Wars fans of all ages.

The only book of its kind, "The Star Wars Encyclopedia" presents the definitive, single-volume reference guide to the "Star Wars" universe. Arranged in alphabetical entries, this deluxe hardcover features the complete timeline of major events in "Star Wars" history.

With the release of Star Wars, Episode II, in theaters this spring, a new collecting frenzy will begin for Star Wars collectors everywhere. Not only will there be new merchandise crowding store shelves, but vintage collectibles are sure to skyrocket in value. Star Wars collectibles have been around since the year before the release of the first movie in 1976. Fans and collectors need a trustworthy source for all of these items, and Star Wars Super Collectors Wish Book will fulfill their destiny. There is no other book on the market that even comes close to this oneits loaded with over 23,000 listings and almost 9,000 color photographs! Values are given for loose and mint-in-package movie and character items: cookie jars, puzzles, costumes, action figures, playsets, cups, vehicles, posters, trading cards, micromachines, and thousands more. The book is divided into broad categories for easy location of items, unlike other guides on the market that leave you guessing. In both quantity and quality, this guide is unparalleled and surpasses all others. Though massive, its format makes it a quick, easy-to-use reference. Trust the force to guide you toward Star Wars Super Collectors Wish Book!