THE STAR WARS BOOK Including from Ep.I to Ep.IX [New Edition]

*This book is a reprint as a new edition of "THE STAR WARS BOOK" "Harukanaru Ginga no Saga Zenkiroku", originally published in April 2021, changed to a hardcover, with a new design featuring gold foil and UV processing.

That popular project, which had sold out and was difficult to obtain, is now back in print with a new binding. The story of "Star Wars" has been told and passed down for more than 40 years, across nine mainline films and many side stories. The battle between justice symbolized by Luke Skywalker and the Jedi, and destruction and violence symbolized by Darth Vader and the Empire, has unfolded across a vast universe with a wide range of characters. Its epic scale, powerful scene development, and the exquisite interplay of relationships that weave its colors have continued to excite the story and captivate fans. Supporting those character relationships and the drama are the many creatures that evoke the vastness of a galaxy far, far away, along with droids, weapons, arms, and technology. This book organizes, as a compendium, the major characters, creatures, weapons, arms, and more that appear from Episode IV "A New Hope" through the latest Episode IX "The Rise of Skywalker", in release order, classified by lineage, genre, and other categories. The total number of entries included is close to 100, and each has a striking individuality. A feature of this book is that it covers not only characters but also a wide range of weapons, arms, and vehicles, and it also touches on concepts and themes unique to the "Star Wars" world and the flow of time. It is certain to serve as a guide to character relationships and the worldview when viewing the works. This book also includes "The Clone Wars" and "The Mandalorian". In addition to its role as a dictionary, it provides introductions and explanations that dig deep, making it a satisfying read as a book in its own right. This is a must have collectible reference book for fans who want to reflect on the "Star Wars" saga.

遠い昔、はるか彼方の銀河で...。強大な帝国と、その力による凶悪な支配に対立する努力とが、果てしなき戦いを繰り広げていた。この書物は、その戦い、壮大なサーガの全記録である。物語を彩った、キャラクター、ドロイド、武器、乗り物、テクノロジーなどなどを系統立てて取り上げ、可能な限り詳しく紹介している。その言及する範囲は、Ep.1『ファントム・メナス』から、Ep.9『スカイウォーカーの夜明け』の本編に加え、最新シリーズ『マンダロリアン』まで幅広い。さまざまな視点から、このサーガを楽しむ道標とならんことを。