Posted on: June 3rd, 2010 BOOK REVIEW: Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia
We here at GKS are huge fans of DK Publishing, especially anything Star Wars related that they put out (which, luckily for us, is quite a lot). Hot off the heels of their major success with Lego Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary (New York Times Bestseller list anyone?) DK gave us a sneak peek at their latest and greatest offering, Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia.
This 208-page full-color hardcover encyclopedia is packed to the gills with everything you could ever know, or want to know, about the characters of the hit series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Painstakingly chronicled by author Jason Fry, the encyclopedia features over 200 full character bios and statistics. From the smallest astromech droid to the most dangerous bounty hunters in the galaxy, this book shows fans how it’s done.
Any true Star Wars fan can appreciate the level of detail and dedication that goes in to collecting and archiving the vast information in this type of supplementary reading, and I’ve never quite seen such a comprehensive source. Even if you haven’t seen the Clone Wars cartoon, there is plenty of old-school content to revisit, and the book certainly highlights the rich characters and stories being told even after thirty years.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia will be available in-stores this June 21; and is available for pre-order online. From even the most casual of fans to the hardcore fanboy, the book is a must-have for your shelves.
Check out some samples below:
