Star Wars Absolutely Everything You Need to Know Updated and Expanded
Published on 1. October 2017
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-241-23239-2 (ISBN)
Description
Why does Kylo Ren talk to a helmet? What type of trooper guards a tropical beach? With brand new content, including a sneak peek of The Last Jedi, discover fun facts about Star Wars characters like Rey, BB-8, Jyn Erso, Admiral Thrawn, and Snoke, and feast your eyes on interesting trivia on locations such as Jedha, Maz Kanata's castle and Starkiller Base.
DK's best-selling title Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know has now been updated and expanded with all-new weird and wonderful data, strange-but-true facts and cool "Did you know?" Q&As, featuring material from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Get a sneak peek of characters, costumes and creatures from the upcoming and much-talked about new movie, Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi. From movie-making trivia to quirky data you never knew you never knew, this book will excite new and old fans alike of that galaxy far, far away.
(c) & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD.
DK's best-selling title Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know has now been updated and expanded with all-new weird and wonderful data, strange-but-true facts and cool "Did you know?" Q&As, featuring material from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Get a sneak peek of characters, costumes and creatures from the upcoming and much-talked about new movie, Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi. From movie-making trivia to quirky data you never knew you never knew, this book will excite new and old fans alike of that galaxy far, far away.
(c) & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD.
Reviews / Votes
In a release like this, the quality of facts is vital and with authors of the quality of Kogge, Bray, Dougherty and Horton those facts are top drawer. Ever wondered how old Ahsoka Tano was when she fought Darth Vader in Star Wars Rebels? The answers here...In the modern era of Star Wars there is room for facts and fiction pitched at all ages and tastes. DK are the masters of informative releases packed with lavish images and memorable content. * Starburst magazine online *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 282 mm
Width: 232 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-241-23239-2 (9780241232392)
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Persons
Adam Bray is the author of DK's Star Wars Rebels: The Visual Guide and Epic Battles, and a co-author for Ultimate Star Wars, Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, and LEGO Star Wars: Chronicles of the Force. Adam is a contributor to the official blog at StarWars.com, and a guest commentator on many Star Wars fan podcasts. Prior to his travels in a galaxy far, far away, Adam contributed to around 40 travel guides for Southeast Asia. Follow Adam's adventures on Twitter @AuthorAdamBray.
Cole Horton is an author, historian and games industry professional. He is the author and co-author of many Star Wars books, including Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know and LEGO Star Wars: Chronicles of the Force. Cole graduated with a degree in History from Indiana University and has contributed as a historian to StarWars.com, Marvel AR and Marvel.com. By day, he works on Star Wars games at EA and lives in San Francisco, California with his wife. Find him on Twitter @ColeHorton.
Kerrie Dougherty is an independent Australian space historian, researcher and writer. Formerly Curator of Space Technology at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, she also lectures in Space Humanities for the International Space University and is a Member of the International Academy of Astronautics. A Star Wars fan since 1977, Kerrie has also contributed to DK's Star Wars: Complete Locations and Star Wars: Complete Cross-sections.
Michael Kogge is a screenwriter and author residing in Los Angeles. He's written for the Star Wars universe for more than two decades, and his recent titles include the new Star Wars Rebels junior novelizations. Empire of the Wolf, his original graphic novel about werewolves in ancient Rome, was published recently by Alterna Comics. Michael's online home is michaelkogge.com.
Cole Horton is an author, historian and games industry professional. He is the author and co-author of many Star Wars books, including Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know and LEGO Star Wars: Chronicles of the Force. Cole graduated with a degree in History from Indiana University and has contributed as a historian to StarWars.com, Marvel AR and Marvel.com. By day, he works on Star Wars games at EA and lives in San Francisco, California with his wife. Find him on Twitter @ColeHorton.
Kerrie Dougherty is an independent Australian space historian, researcher and writer. Formerly Curator of Space Technology at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, she also lectures in Space Humanities for the International Space University and is a Member of the International Academy of Astronautics. A Star Wars fan since 1977, Kerrie has also contributed to DK's Star Wars: Complete Locations and Star Wars: Complete Cross-sections.
Michael Kogge is a screenwriter and author residing in Los Angeles. He's written for the Star Wars universe for more than two decades, and his recent titles include the new Star Wars Rebels junior novelizations. Empire of the Wolf, his original graphic novel about werewolves in ancient Rome, was published recently by Alterna Comics. Michael's online home is michaelkogge.com.