Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide, penned by Ryder Windham, is a reference work that Dorling Kindersley released to the public on September 19, 2005. It is promoted as the "ultimate guide" for Star Wars enthusiasts of all levels, from newcomers to die-hard fans. This book comprehensively explores every aspect of the Star Wars universe, including the movies, Expanded Universe, behind-the-scenes details, collecting, and Star Wars fandom.
The very first fully illustrated guide to all six Star Wars films!
_ Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide serves as the definitive companion to George Lucas's space fantasy saga. It unveils the complete narrative of the timeless struggle between good and evil, set in a distant galaxy long ago. Brimming with over 1,000 visuals, including movie stills and comic-book artwork, this book is an essential acquisition for every Star Wars devotee!_
- A detailed history of the Star Wars galaxy
- Profiles of key characters, technology, droids, aliens, and notable locations
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the movie production process
- Information on collectibles and associated merchandise
- Full-color illustrations sourced from the _ Star Wars _ Expanded Universe
- Exploration of Comics, novelizations, and video games
Featuring a foreword penned by Ian McDiarmid
- Foreword
- Introduction
- A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY… Galactic History The Galaxy Special Technology The Jedi Order The Sith
- THE OLD REPUBLIC Great Sith War Ascension of the Dark Lords Keepers of the Peace A Democratic Republic Master and Apprentice Blockade of Naboo The Chosen One? Battle of Naboo The Decaying Republic Rise of the Separatists The Clone Army Tragedy on Tatooine First Battle of Geonosis
- THE CLONE WARS Battles and Campaigns Kidnapped! Power of the Dark Side The Jedi Purge Dark Lord Reborn
- THE DARK TIMES Empire of Evil Imperial Might Rogues and Villains The Death Star
- THE CIVIL WAR Leia's Mission Luke's Destiny A Jedi in Exile Passage to Alderaan "Now, I am the Master" Battle of Yavin Encounter on Mimban Battle of Hoth A Jedi in Training "No Disintegrations" Betrayal in the Clouds Shadows of the Empire Prisoners of Jabba the Hutt "There is Another" Battle of Endor
- A NEW ERA The New Republic Empire Reborn The New Jedi Order
- BEHIND THE SCENES George Lucas The Star Wars Saga Designing the galaxy Visual Effects Model-making Movie Posters
- EXPANDING THE UNIVERSE Merchandise Continuing the Saga Star Wars Publishing Video Games
- Star Wars Timeline
- Index
- Acknowledgments
- The definitive placements of the planets featured in Star Wars: Clone Wars and Revenge of the Sith were established within the pages of this book.
- This book makes references to the short stories " Slippery Slope " and " First Impressions " taken from Star Wars Tales Volume 4 along with " A Jedi's Weapon " taken from Star Wars Tales Volume 3, thus solidifying their place in canon.
- Within the "Ascension of the Dark Lords" section found on page 27, several inconsistencies arise in relation to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. Specifically, a portrait of Master Atris is displayed, yet it is erroneously identified as Brianna. The text incorrectly identifies Darth Sion as the apprentice of Darth Nihilus, whereas, within the game's narrative, both Sion and Nihilus served as apprentices to Darth Traya. Visas Marr is misidentified as a Jedi. While she did serve as a Sith apprentice for a period, she later underwent redemption through the Jedi Exile. She is the apprentice to Nihilus, not Sion. The same error occurs in the Star Wars Miniatures set Champions of the Force, when her name appears to be plainly a Jedi Sentinel. An attempt is made to contextualize a depiction of Mira engaged in combat with a Sith assassin as occurring at the Sith academy located on Korriban. However, the image clearly portrays Mira confronting a Sith Assassin on Nar Shaddaa (despite the absence of Sith Assassins on Nar Shaddaa within the game). The Jedi Council member Adi Gallia is described as being human when she is, in fact a Tholothian. The Emperor's Royal Guard are described as "Red Guards."