Star Wars Widevision: The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume One
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"This first-ever compliation includes [illustrations of] more than 200 Topps trading cards, including all 120 base cards, chase-card subsets, and rare promotional material from the 1995 Star wars widevision set and the 1997 special edition widevision set, all based on the original Star wars film" -- Page [4] of cover.
Following the successful release of multi-series trading cards based on the original Star Wars film series (1977-83), Topps released the first volume of its Widevision series in 1995. These special cards were just as tall as the standard Topps trading cards but twice as long - a format that better reflected the widescreen dimensions of the films.
Now, for the first time, every card, as well as rare promotional cards and limited edition chase cards, are reprinted in one deluxe collection. This new volume includes the fronts and backs of each card, showcasing original storyboards, fun facts, filmmaker quotes, behind-the-scenes photos, and exclusive commentary by George Lucas.
Also included are four bonus cards, rare promotional images, an introduction by Gary Gerani, the original editor of the Star Wars Topps series, and an afterword by Star Wars collector Stephen J. Sansweet.
Series: Topps Star Wars
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Total Film describes this collection as a fascinating journey into Topps' archives, showcasing mid-1990s letterboxed trading cards of A New Hope with freeze frames, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes insights. The set highlights memorable and infamous changes made for the 1997 Special Edition, bringing nostalgia and a detailed look at these classic film moments.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781419724497
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 April 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Abrams ComicArts
Illustration: 400 Halftones, color
Contributors:
- Contributions by Stephen Sansweet
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 145.0mm
Height: 189.0mm
Weight: 850g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Gary Gerani is the creator, editor, and writer of hundreds of Topps trading card sets and the author of Toppsβs Star Wars series. He lives in Los Angeles.
The Topps Company, Inc., founded in 1938, is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sports cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery.
Stephen J. Sansweet is the president of Rancho Obi-Wan, a nonprofit museum comprising the worldβs largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia. He lives in Northern California.
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