Star Wars: Outbound Flight
Author: Timothy Zahn
Released: 2 Feb 2006

Before the start of the Clone Wars, the future Emperor was already maneuvering to destroy the Jedi. This is the tale of the doomed Outbound Flight Project, which began as a new hope for the galaxy and ended in despair.

A group of Jedi led by Master Jorus C’baoth lobbied the Republic Senate to fund a project to search for and contact intelligent life outside the known galaxy. Six Jedi Masters, 12 Jedi Knights, and 50,000 additional support personnel boarded an incredible starship and left on their adventure only to disappear without a trace.

This was the Jedi’s first encounter with the aliens called the Chiss, and the New Republic’s future archenemy, Thrawn.

But until Luke Skywalker and his wife Mara headed out for the Unknown Regions in Survivor’s Quest, the fate of the Outbound Flight Project remained an enigma. This is the story of those Jedi Masters and Knights, their heroic quest, and their mysterious end.

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Star Wars: Death Star
Author: Michael Reaves
Released: 01/10/2007

The Death Star’s name says it all, with bone-chilling accuracy. It is a virtual world unto itself – equipped with uncanny power for a singularly brutal purpose: to obliterate entire planets in the blink of an eye. Its annihilation of the planet Alderaan, at the merciless command of Grand Moff Tarkin, lives in infamy. And its own ultimate destruction, at the hands of Luke Skywalker, is the stuff of legend. But what is the whole story, and who are the players, behind the creation of this world-killing satellite of doom?

The near extermination of the Jedi order cleared the way for Palpatine – power-hungry Senator and Sith Lord – to seize control of the Republic, declare himself Emperor, and usher in a fearsome, totalitarian regime. But even with the dreaded Darth Vader enforcing Palpatine’s sinister will, the threat of rebellion still looms. And the Emperor knows that only abject fear – and the ability to punish dissent with devastating consequences – can ensure his unchallenged control of the galaxy. Enter ambitious and ruthless government official Wilhuff Tarkin, architect of the Emperor’s terrifying dream come true.

From inception to completion, construction of the unprecedented Death Star is awash in the intrigues, hidden agendas, unexpected revelations, and daring gambits of those involved on every level. The brightest minds and boldest egos, the most ambitious and corrupt, the desperate and the devious, all have a stake in the Death Star – and its potential to control the fate of the galaxy.

Soldiers and slaves, loyalists and Rebels, spies and avengers, the innocent and the evil – all their paths and fates will cross and intertwine as the Death Star moves from its maiden voyage to its final showdown. And a shadowy chapter of Star Wars history is stunningly illuminated in a thrilling, unforgettable adventure.

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Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide
Author: Daniel Wallace & Ryder Windham
Released: 3 May 2007

Take a journey through the entire Star Wars universe from thousands of years before Episode I to three decades after Episode VI and right up to the present day.

Fascinating features, rare behind-the-scenes photos and pre-production drawings cover all six films in one epic guide. Meet the characters, explore profiles of the Jedis, Siths, rebels, and aliens. Revisit the movie storylines, then go beyond to the continued Star Wars adventures in comics, TV specials, and novels.

Explore Star Wars today: take a look at fan conventions and 30 years of merchandise, from toys and video games to poster art and more.

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Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary
Author: Ryder Windham
Released: 5 Oct 2006

In a universe far, far away, the definitive guide to Star Wars was created reviewing inside and the dark side of all six Star Wars films including incredible behind-the-scenes stories.

Meet and greet every character, droid, creature and alien from Obi-Wan, to Yoda, from the Arena Beasts to Jabba-The-Hutt. Explore every starship and get up close to a multitude of weapons in this amazing guide. Includes every planet from Coruscant to Mustafar, plus a close look at Clone troopers equipment and battle tanks.

Over 1,000 amazing shots plus never-seen-before material takes you right inside the movies, see the original R2D2, get up close to a Sarlacc from Return of the Jedi, and see things from classic Star Wars and Revenge of the Sith as you never have before.

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Star Wars Vault: Thirty Years of Treasures
Author: J.W. Rinzler
Released: 1 Oct 2007

When the first Star Wars film was screened in 1977 it changed the face of intelligent adventure blockbusters forever and defined the cinematic experience of a whole generation of moviegoers.

The industry that followed – two sequels, three prequels, an entire book publishing programme, dedicated magazines and comic books; toys and figurines, plus sell-out conventions where fans could meet the actors, writers and film-makers – turned the Star Wars phenomenon into the most influential and commercially successful entertainment franchise of its kind; one, moreover, which is still going strong after 30 extraordinary years.

Now, to commemorate its thirtieth anniversary year, comes the ultimate Star Wars collectible keepsake book. In these lavishly produced and designed full colour pages fans will find a treasure trove of never-before-seen letters, photographs and other material connected with the films each of which has been lovingly reproduced from the originals. In 30 years of Star Wars publishing there has never been a Star Wars book like this one – a must-have purchase for every Star Wars fan.

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