Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia is a reference book from Dorling Kindersley. Authored by Adam Bray, Cole Horton, and Tricia Barr, the 200-page title was released on April 4, 2017. Leland Chee, member of the Lucasfilm Story Group, commented that "[this book] maybe [sic] the closest we'll ever get to doing an actual Holocron book."[2]
Publisher's summary
Covering more than 3,000 characters, creatures, planets, vehicles, Droids™, weapons, technology, and more from the Star Wars™ universe, this visual tour is the ultimate compendium for the epic saga and beyond.
With a full history of the galactic politics, the Jedi Council, and the Empire, Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia walks fans through the entire timeline of Star Wars. Galleries of images and information on every page, including lightsabers, languages, clothing, and more, are showcased with fascinating facts and trivia. See the blasters of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope™, look at the stormtroopers of Star Wars: The Force Awakens™, and study the geography of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story™.
Discover the food, architecture, transportation, and more from this galaxy far, far away. Each section of the book focuses on different topics to dedicate special attention and detail to every part of the universe, no matter how small. From the planets in the outer rim to Padmé's bridal wear, nothing is missed.
A celebration of all things Star Wars, this visual museum is the perfect addition to any fan's bookshelf.
Media
Editions
- ; April 4, 2017; DK Publishing; US hardcover[1]
- ; April 4, 2017; DK Publishing; US eBook[3]
- ; September 6, 2017; Dorling Kindersley Limited; UK eBook[4]
- ; September 7, 2017; Dorling Kindersley Limited; UK hardcover[5]
Cover gallery
Appearances
Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
Characters
Organisms
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Droid models
Events
Locations
Organizations and titles
Sentient species
Vehicles and vessels
Weapons and technology
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Miscellanea
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Sources
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (US hardcover)
- ↑ Leland Chee (@HolocronKeeper) on Twitter: "This maybe the closest we'll ever get to doing an actual Holocron book." (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia on Dorling Kindersley's official website (backup link) (US eBook)
- ↑ Star Wars The Visual Encyclopedia on Dorling Kindersley's official website (backup link) (UK eBook)
- ↑ Star Wars The Visual Encyclopedia on Dorling Kindersley's official website (backup link) (UK hardcover)