An ultimate Star Wars fan's guide to the spacecraft and vehicles that put Luke Skywalker and his companions in the driver's seat profiles such ships as the Millennium Falcon, the Tie- and X-Wing fighters, and the Death Stars, and has been updated to include new full-color artwork, as well as entries from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and more. Original.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Text by W. Haden Blackman
All new full color illustrations by Ian Fullwood
From the beat-up landspeeders that whisk travelers between desert towns on Tatooine to Jabba the Hutt's luxurious sail barge and the elegant Naboo Royal Starship, the vehicles and vessels in the "Star Wars universe have captivated millions of delighted fans.
In light of the ever-expanding saga, the "New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels features completely updated entries that cover more than 150 ships, along with brand new, full-color illustrations by dazzling artist Ian Fullwood. This new volume encompasses craft from all five movies, the bestselling novels of the New Jedi Order, comics, TV specials, and games. Inside you will find:
- Detailed profiles and vital statistics for each vessel, including data covering the vehicle's construction, size, maximum speed, and its role in "Star Wars history
- A revealing Layman's Guide to Technology, covering common terms applied to each class of vehicle
- An outline of engine technologies that drive the craft across the "Star Wars galaxy, and of the unique weapons they boast
- Schematics for each vehicle, providing the reader with instant visual reference
Discover the modifications Han Solo and Chewbacca made on the "Millennium Falcon to make it one of the fastest vessels in the galaxy; the secrets of the Imperial All Terrain Armored Transport Walker, possibly the most formidable military vehicle ever assembled; the reasons the Tribubble Bongo Sub is the chosen way to navigate the watery depths of Naboo; and the unique and lethal properties of the Yuuzhan Vong's "living starship, the Coralskipper.
Skiffs, cargo haulers, shuttles, podracers, gunships, sandcrawlers- if it flies, glides, drives, or speeds in the "Star Wars galaxy, you'll find it in "The New" Essential Guide to Vehicle and Vessels!
Ballantine Books/Science Fiction
Visit the official "Star Wars Web site at www.starwars.com
Visit our Web site at www.delreydigital.com
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00107096251
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.0345449029.A
Seller: Evergreen Goodwill, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # mon0000053403
Seller: MERS Goodwill-Kansas City, Blue Springs, MO, U.S.A.
Condition: good. The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections. Seller Inventory # WMEKV.0345449029.G
Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # GICWV.0345449029.A
Seller: Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Seller Inventory # CCVV.0345449029.A
Seller: THE OLD LIBRARY SHOP, Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A.
Soft Cover. Condition: good+. Ian Fullwood (illustrator). xxii 200 pages; color illustrations throughout; contents unmarked, smudges inside front cover; 10.75" tall; shelf wear to edges of cover; corners bumped; small tear to bottom edges of front cover. Paperback. Seller Inventory # 186800
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_476460987
Seller: Keeps Books, Wilmington, IL, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Fair. Cover has creasing and edge bending. Spine uncreased, text unmarked. A few pages are creased. Ships Next Business Day. Seller Inventory # 250309033OVS
Seller: Cycle Books LA, South el monte, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Seller Inventory # AMTV.0345449029.VG