Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels is a comprehensive illustrated reference to the high-tech craft of the Star Wars universe. Written by Bill Smith, with original illustrations by Doug Chiang and schematics by Troy Vigil, this digital PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase.
This guide covers one hundred vehicles and vessels, from Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder to the Death Star. It draws from the films, novels, comics, roleplaying games, and computer games that expanded the Star Wars universe.
Book Overview
Bill Smith wrote the text for this guide, Doug Chiang created the original illustrations, and Troy Vigil produced the schematics. Published by Del Rey Books in March 1996, this reference is part of the Essential Guide series and remains a detailed look at Star Wars technology.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Detailed entries for one hundred Star Wars vehicles and vessels.
- Original illustrations by Doug Chiang and schematics by Troy Vigil.
- A timeline of Star Wars history, from the formation of the Old Republic to the New Republic era.
- A layman’s guide to Star Wars technology and major manufacturers.
- Iconic craft such as the Millennium Falcon, X-wing fighters, TIE fighters, and Imperial Star Destroyers.
- Vehicles and vessels from films, novels, comics, roleplaying games, and computer games.
Why This Book Matters
This book is a period reference to the Star Wars expanded universe of the mid-1990s. It brings together designs from many creators and presents them in one illustrated volume. The combination of text, illustrations, and schematics makes it valuable for fans and students of science-fiction design.
Book Details
| Author | Bill Smith |
|---|---|
| Original Illustrations | Doug Chiang |
| Schematics | Troy Vigil |
| Edited By | Allan Kausch (Lucasfilm) and Steve Saffel (Del Rey) |
| Interior and Cover Design | Michaelis/Carpelis Design Associates, Inc. |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books / Ballantine Books |
| Publication Date | First Edition: March 1996 |
| ISBN-10 | 0-345-39299-X |
| ASIN | 034539299X |
| Format | |
| File Size | 74.7 MB |
| Pages | 121 |
| Language | English |
| LCCN | 95-46587 |
| LC Classification | PN1995.9.S695S65 1996 |
| Copyright | © 1996 Lucasfilm Ltd. |
Device Compatibility
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The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading applications that support PDF files.
FAQ
How do I receive the book after purchase? The download link is available immediately after checkout.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only, and no physical item is sent.
What devices can I use to read the PDF? The PDF can be opened in Kindle apps, tablet reading apps, desktop PDF readers, and mobile applications.
Add this illustrated guide to your digital library and explore the vehicles and vessels of the Star Wars universe.
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