“The Phantom Menance” – The Hardback Edition

Terry Brooks does a wonderful job describing the characters and their situations. He creeps into the heads of the characters and helps bring them to life further in the way only an author can. Qui-Gon Jinn is especially vibrant. This is where the strength of "The Phantom Menace" novelization lies. Here, we are presented with an extended vision of the plot, one which captures the vison and excitement of the film, yet manages to add more than would be possible on the screen.

We get an extended history of the Sith, given to us by Darth Sidious himself, as well as some more background about Anakin. In addition to the background, Brooks forshadows the next episode with Anakin's dreams about the future. He does it in his usual artful and elegant prose, reminding one of his "Shannara" books. All in all, this book is a very entertaining and exciting addition to an already great movie.

This particular example is a library worth hardback, complete with full glossy colour dust jacket, with only minor signs of  wear, it measures about 6 inches x 8. It is in excellent condition with no rips, tears, creases, grafetti or missing pages. There are no stains and no water damage or soiling.

“The Empire Strikes Back” – The Illustrated Edition

Here is a real collector’s treat - a rare first Edition from July 1980 of the DELREY Ballentine Books of the spellbinding ‘new chapter’ (at the time…) of the most spectacular space epic of all time: “The Empire Strikes Back”.

With many glorious illustrations by famed Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie, this softback book is by author Donald F. Glut, and of course based on a story by George Lucas. This 1980 book is in very good condition, with only very minor signs of wear, it has no creases on the spine and is tear and graffiti free. A true gem that will sure to please either new young readers or older Star Wars collectors alike. Over 200 pages.

Please allow $12 for Aust Wide Registered Post.

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