Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary
by
James Luceno & et al
Order:
USA
Can
LucasBooks, 2005 (2005)
Hardcover
Reviewed by J. A. Kaszuba Locke
J
ames Luceno has skillfully written the text of this
Visual Dictionary
for the
Revenge of the Sith
, which completes the
Star Wars
circle of films. The Introduction sets forth in words, '
Revenge of the Sith is a tale forged in chaos, informed by deceit, betrayal, heartbreak, and the death of heroes. A Story almost thirty years in the making, and one that will be told and retold here, and in galaxies far, far away ...
'
T
he book jacket's stand-out photos on a white background catches bookshelf attention, and centers the formidable General Grievous with notes pointing to his '
sallow reptilian eyes
', '
ultrasonic vocabulator
', and '
Kaleesh warlord mask
'. Contents of this imposing, oversized book of photographs and stills include the '
Galactic War
', '
Separatist Ground Forces
', '
Utapauns
', '
Wookie Weapons
', and '
Darth Vader
'. The Dictionary displays weapons such as the Bloodshine Sith Blade, and the Clone Trooper DC-15 Rifle, along with famed droids Asajj Ventress, R2D2, and NR-N99 Tank Droid.
I
mpressive life-size visuals of cast members include Anakin Skywalker, Count Dooku, the '
Secret Fraternity
', stately Mace Windu, and Padme Amidalla. A two-page, full-length photo of the Trandoshan, Tarfful, is magnificent. The Force is vigorously with
Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary
, a
must-have
for fans of all ages.
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