The Visual Dictionary of Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Reynolds, David [Editor]

ISBN 10: 0789447010 / ISBN 13: 9780789447012

Published by DK CHILDREN, 1999

Seller Inventory # 0789447010-4-25575741

Synopsis:

Text and illustrations describe the characters and high-tech accessories from "Star Wars, Episode I : The Phantom Menace"

Review: The Phantom Menace sets a new standard in visuals and props. Episode I was absolutely radiant with special effects, making use of some 2,000 of them, dwarfing that of previous Star Wars instalments and even the CGI-happy Titanic with its now- paltry 500. Even the low-tech effects, the physical props of Star Wars, have always been unbelievably detailed, from Luke's scuffed-up speeder to Vader's slightly dinged-up helmet (don't pretend you didn't notice). The Phantom Menace continues this tradition proudly, whether it's with Amidala's baroque headgear or the intricately machined (and deadly) armament on a droideka.

A page-turning drool-fest, Episode I: The Visual Dictionary stops the film and zooms in on all this eye-candy. As he did with the first trilogy in Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary, author- archaeologist David West Reynolds once again elucidates and itemises with glee, combining witty, pseudo-scholarly prose with clear movie stills and excellent close-up photos of actual props and characters. Every personality and group of note gets its due in this well-labelled, picture- packed book, from the Jedi High Council to the Podrace crowd to the sea monsters of Naboo. Craving a closer look at Maul's double lightsabre? Wish you could tell a Neimoidian's rank by the hat on its head? Need some ideas for filling out your Podracer toolkit? This is the book for you. --Paul Hughes, Amazon.com

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Visual Dictionary of Star Wars, Episode ...
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair