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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive
Celebrating the original trilogy's iconic conclusion and its indelible influence on a galaxy far, far away
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Celebrate Return of the Jedi with this deluxe volume that presents incredible photography and concept art, complemented by anecdotes about the film’s production. Drawing connections from the film to contemporary Star Wars storytelling, this book also offers a fresh perspective on its indelible influence. Featuring a...
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Celebrate Return of the Jedi with this deluxe volume that presents incredible photography and concept art, complemented by anecdotes about the film’s production.
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Celebrate Return of the Jedi with this deluxe volume that presents incredible photography and concept art, complemented by anecdotes about the film’s production. Drawing connections from the film to contemporary Star Wars storytelling, this book also offers a fresh perspective on its indelible influence. Featuring a wealth of inserts such as booklets and foldout pages, this book is a fascinating tribute to the epic conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Return of the Jedi didn’t just conclude the original Star Wars trilogy—its themes, structure, and emotional core paved the way for some of the most compelling elements of modern Star Wars storytelling. Filled with photography and concept art, this book celebrates all things Return of the Jedi, while also examining its ties to modern Star Wars stories such as The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, The Clone Wars, and beyond. Covering essential aspects of Return of the Jedi, this book further examines the film’s legacy by showcasing the movie’s merchandise, novels, comics, and spin-offs.
Rediscover the Thrills of Return of the Jedi: This deluxe coffee table book presents the story of Return of the Jedi in a fun and exciting format, with plenty of facts about the production of the film. From the enduring eccentricities of Jabba the Hutt’s palace, to the climactic showdown between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, this book explores fan-favourite moments from the beloved movie.
A Bounty of Special Items and Interactive Features: Gatefolds, booklets, and other interactive features add a new level of insight to this celebration of the iconic film.
Celebrate the Legacy of an Epic Conclusion: Going beyond the production of Return of the Jedi, this book explores forty years of merchandise, books, comics, and spin-offs, including Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, Ewoks: The Battle for Endor, and the animated Ewoks television show.
An Ideal Gift for All Fans: Return of the Jedi has timeless appeal among movie-goers and aficionados, making this book the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your life.
Complete Your Collection: This book joins Insight Editions’ library of exciting Star Wars titles, including Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798886633177
Publisher: Insight Editions
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 April 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Insight Editions
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 235.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 2019g
Pages: 306
About the Author
Kelly Knox is an entertainment writer and the author of Star Wars: Dad Jokes, Star Wars: Be More Obi-Wan, and more. Kelly is a frequent contributor to the official websites for several pop culture powerhouses, including Star Wars, DC Comics, and Crunchyroll.
Clayton Sandell is a television news correspondent and co-author of Star Wars Timelines. His feature stories have taken audiences beyond the gates of Skywalker Ranch and inside Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound. He co-produced the ABC News documentary The Force of Sound, a behind-the-scenes look at the sound design of The Last Jedi.
S.T. Bende is a young-adult and children’s author, known for the Norse mythology series Viking Academy and the Ære Saga. She’s also written books for Disney, Lucasfilm, Pixar, The Jim Henson Company, and Marvel. She lives on the West Coast, where she spends far too much time at Disneyland, and she dreams of skiing on Jotunheim and Hoth. www.stbende.com
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