Shadow Moon (Chronicles of the Shadow War) - Softcover

Claremont, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0553572857 ISBN 13: 9780553572858

Publisher: Bantam USA, 1996

Synopsis

From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novelof adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: "First in the Chronicles of the ShadowWar."
The genius of Star Wars® creator George Lucas and the vision ofChris Claremont, the author of the phenomenally bestselling "The UncannyX-Men" adventures, merge in what must be the fantasy event of theyear.
In "Shadow Moon," war and chaos have gripped the land of Tir Asleen. Anancient prophecy reveals one hope: a savior princess who will ascend to thethrone when the time is right. But first, a Nelwyn wanderer must face forcesof unimaginable malevolence and dangerous, forbidden rites of necromancy thatcould bring back a powerful warrior from soulless sleep.
George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the '70s and '80s with his "StarWars" and "Indiana Jones" films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if hehad any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucasturned to his 1988 fantasy film, "Willow."
"When I wrote the story for "Willow," I began with the pre-story, " Lucassaid, "but the full story was yet to be told."
Now, Lucas's vision is being fulfilled with the talented help of ChrisClaremont. Having previously taken the reins of what was for a decade thebestselling comic in the western hemisphere ( "The Uncanny X-Men" )Claremont assumes the reponsibility of foster parent to Lucas's creation.
On sale in hardcover now, and available on BDD Audio Cassette as well, SHADOWMOON is a momentous new adventure for readers looking to spend part of thissummer in a "fantastic" world. SHADOW MOON is one of Bantam Spectra'smost exciting publishing events in 1995, the year we celebrate our10thAnniversary as the premiere publishing imprint of books of speculative fiction.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Claremont is best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Uncanny X-Men, during which time it was the bestselling comic in the Western Hemisphere; he has sold more than 100 million comic books to date.

George Lucas's devotion to timeless storytelling and cutting-edge innovation has resulted in some of the most successful and beloved films of all time, including the Star Wars saga and the Indiana Jones franchise. He has pioneered new digital standards for sophistication in film visuals and sound, and inspired generations of young people to follow their dreams.

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From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novel of adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: "First in the Chronicles of the Shadow
War.
The genius of Star Wars(r) creator George Lucas and the vision of Chris Claremont, the author of the phenomenally bestselling "The Uncanny
X-Men adventures, merge in what must be the fantasy event of the year.
In "Shadow Moon, war and chaos have gripped the land of Tir Asleen. An ancient prophecy reveals one hope: a savior princess who will ascend to the throne when the time is right. But first, a Nelwyn wanderer must face forces of unimaginable malevolence and dangerous, forbidden rites of necromancy that
could bring back a powerful warrior from soulless sleep.
George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the '70s and '80s with his "Star Wars and "Indiana Jones films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if he had any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucas turned to his 1988 fantasy film, "Willow.
"When I wrote the story for "Willow, I began with the pre-story," Lucas said, "but the full story was yet to be told."
Now, Lucas's vision is being fulfilled with the talented help of Chris Claremont. Having previously taken the reins of what was for a decade the bestselling comic in the western hemisphere ("The Uncanny X-Men) Claremont assumes the reponsibility of foster parent to Lucas's creation.
On sale in hardcover now, and available on BDD Audio Cassette as well, SHADOW MOON is a momentous new adventure for readers looking to spend part of this
summer in a "fantastic world. SHADOW MOON is one of Bantam Spectra's most exciting publishing events in 1995, the year we celebrate our10th Anniversary as the premiere publishing imprint of books of speculative fiction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bantam USA
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0553572857
• ISBN 13: 9780553572858
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 452