STAR WARS

You think you're a Star Wars fan? Can you name every Star Wars figure ever made? Do you collect hard-to-find movie stubs and movie posters? Did you take three weeks off work to stand in line for Episode I? Have you followed George Lucas's work from Star Wars to Indiana Jones? Do you have a limited-edition collection of Phantom Menace artwork signed by the artist? Heck, here at Chronicle Books, we even cook with the skill of a Jedi.

But now you can, too. Here are some of the most unique Star Wars books you're likely to find in this galaxy.

 

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Portfolio
Get behind the scenes of the greatest movie event of the decade with this collector's edition portfolio of production paintings by Doug Chiang, Design Director for Star Wars: Episode I. This 500-copy limited edition features twenty individually signed offset lithographs—including an original piece created exclusively for this collection—plus a broadsheet written and signed by Chiang. Sealed in a numbered, silk-lined metal box and printed on archival paper, the deluxe Phantom Menace Portfolio offers no-compromise quality for the serious Star Wars collector.

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Star Wars: The Queen's Amulet
The planet of Naboo is surrounded by dark and powerful forces, and it is up to the young, strong, and beautiful Queen Amidala to save it. Readers will thrill to this epic tale of adventure set in the faraway, long-ago galaxy of Star Wars: Episode I. Colorfully illuminated with detailed illustrations and featuring a replica of Amidala's treasured amulet, this keepsake jewelry box, hardcover book, and necklace is a fun gift for Star Wars fans of all ages.

 

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace is the first installment of the Star Wars saga, featuring Anakin Skywalker, a boy destined for great (and terrible) deeds, and Queen Amidala, a girl with a will as strong as any Jedi Knight's, plus enough action and adventure to satisfy every Star Wars fan. From our Mighty Chronicles series, this faithful adaptation is filled with 150 bold illustrations.

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Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
Until now, there has never been a comprehensive book for the legions of fans who collect Star Wars figures. Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive is the definitive reference for collectors, covering the older Kenner action figures as well as the new Hasbro/Kenner line.

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Wookiee Cookies
From C-3PO Pancakes to Jedi Juice Bars, Wookiee Cookies features healthy snacks, delicious dishes, sweet treats, and easy main courses no Rebel can resist. With hilarious photos and safety tips for cooking on Earth as well as in most space stations, Wookiee Cookies even includes a sheet of shiny Star Wars stickers.

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Star Wars Chronicles
The most spectacular tribute to the Star Wars phenomenon yet, this deluxe limited edition features the most comprehensive collection of photographs, production stills, sketches, and outtakes ever assembled.

 

Star Wars Scrapbook
In this magnificent scrapbook, author Stephen Sansweet has carefully selected and arranged the best of his unparalleled collection, authentically reproduced right down to the bristles on the Luke Skywalker toothbrush.

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From Star Wars to Indiana Jones
Thanks to George Lucas's foresight and the dedication of Lucasfilm archivists, the artifacts used in the making of his films have been painstakingly preserved. From Star Wars to Indiana Jones presents some of the best of Lucasfilm's enduring creations, from Yoda and R2-D2 to the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail.

Star Wars

 

Star Wars
The first illustrated Star Wars book to feature the multitude of merchandising spin-offs generated by the film—and 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 objects—this spectacular volume is a veritable Star Wars fan's bible.

 

Anakin Skywalker: The Story of Darth Vader
Darth Vader: master of the dark side, warlord of the Empire, evil incarnate. Anakin Skywalker: valiant Jedi Knight seduced by the dark side, fallen hero fated to wear Vader's black armor. One of the most impressive and enigmatic villains ever, Darth Vader now finds a tribute worthy of his stature.

Anakin Skywalker

Aurra Sing

 

Star Wars Masterpiece Edition: Aurra Sing
This third exclusive Star Wars Masterpiece Edition is an awesome tribute to Star Wars' bounty hunters and to the most beautiful and cunning of them all, Aurra Sing—the first to scorch the screen in the cinematic chronology.

 

Star Wars Masterpiece Edition C-3PO: Tales of the Golden Droid
Following the sensational success of Anakin Skywalker: The Story of Darth Vader, the C-3PO Masterpiece Edition showcases everyone's favorite golden droid. Alternately smug, stoic, compassionate, and terrified, "Threepio" has won over movie audiences since 1977.

C-3PO

Star Wars Cookbook II

The Star Wars Cookbook II
Even the pickiest of Gungans will eat their fruits and veggies when Bubble City Salad and Boss Nass Broccoli are on the menu.