Bandai dc comics disney funko gundam harry potter lego architecture loungefly marvel comics pokemon pusheen star wars studio ghibli. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies, better known as the skywalker saga. Being an avid reader and a growing star wars nerd, i want to get into the books but wonder how well written they are. Even if youre not a star wars fan again, whats wrong with you. Green eggs and ham is read, and im back answering questions. All movies are made better with good editing, and its impossible to judge a movie by a few bad clips of broll. Otherwise, star wars wouldve likely never been the hit that it was. Considered by most star wars fans to be the best star wars expanded universe novel and the birth of expanded universe itself, heir to the empire takes off about 5 years after return of the jedi. Nor would it have a legion of fans around the world, and movies still being produced today. Some of star wars bestproduced works are audiobooks cbr. Yes, writing star wars can be hard work as is editing the books, drafting the art, and all the jobs that go into delivering the stories but during every minute of it, youre alive. Success is not inevitable how good editing saved star wars.
Try to be unique and explore new and more advanced enemies, weapons,etc. Understanding the complex world of star wars publishing. Its had a permanent space on my top books of all time, and there is a reason. Put simply, these are must have books for any serious fan of the original star. The written content is nice, but i was only interested in the additional media.
Dec 19, 2019 they gave it five nominations in total. Pick an era the star wars expanded universe is conveniently divided into to six eras. Title changed to be more generalized so that its not just the clone wars tv show anymore. Mar 22, 2020 star wars fans might feel like theyre lost in a void right now. Before star wars, lucas had made a previous scifi film, thx18, and it was his favorite experience making a movie. By roger tagholm the authorized novelization of the film will be available december 18, but just as an ebook. Terry brooks does a wonderful job describing the characters and their situations. I had a blast, though, and ill try to drop in and answer a few more messages over the next few days.
The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Publishing books for the star wars franchise requires a understanding of interlocking multiverses, authorized storylines and it hasnt always gone smoothly. The plot is clever and exciting, building up the star wars mythos while not getting bogged down in it. The heat of the desert can be seen in the same oppressive fashion every time tatooine is shown onscreen, but there are many touchstones to these movies in particular that can be seen in star wars. Five stories, five times five science fiction and fantasy themes, each explored five times by five different authors. The reality is that all movies require good editing and postproduction to create a quality result. Star wars fans might feel like theyre lost in a void right now. But if youve ever had a question about publishing or making a star wars book, this is potentially your chance to get it answered. Dec 15, 2015 publishing books for the star wars franchise requires a understanding of interlocking multiverses, authorized storylines and it hasnt always gone smoothly. Those two books were the worst books i have ever read in the star wars theme.
However, it makes the cut because it currently is the only canon information we have right now between jedi and the force awakens. Alive, and aware that youve got one of the coolest gigs ever. Today, she has largely been erased from the history books. The turning point for the entire star wars saga is at hand. As always, thanks for reading the books, and thanks for the awesome ama.
The star wars film series, which developed into a trilogy of trilogies and which has been rebranded as the skywalker saga, was released beginning with the original trilogy episodes iv, v and vi, 19771983, followed by the prequel trilogy episodes i, ii and iii, 19992005 and the sequel trilogy episodes vii, viii and ix, 20152019. Second best in a bunch of books that tend to be overblown and often lose me in yards of useless exposition. How cutting created a classic is a close reading of the editing in the 1977 film star wars. In galactic patrol, a warrior with telepathic powers must protect the universe against an. Jan 10, 20 when i started reading star wars books at the tender age of tenorso, there werent so many that i couldnt catch up to what was out there. In star wars iv, theres darth vader, his stormtroopers, etc. Jun 08, 2017 all movies are made better with good editing, and its impossible to judge a movie by a few bad clips of broll. Nov 16, 2018 the original film in 1977 was groundbreaking, magical, and epic in scale. Every rough cut is terrible and every film is reworked in the editing process some more than others of course, but this is not an occurrence unique to sw. Harmy wanted to return the original trilogy to its former beatup glory. The star wars universe has of course long been obsessed with oedipal struggles and other parental mysteries, not always to its benefit. Obiwan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded separatist military leader, general grievous. Good editing can make a film as surely as poor editing can break it, and if you dont believe me, check this. I started reading the star wars books for the new trilogy.
Using moments from the empire strikes back, well show you three simple film editing techniques thatll make your characters resonate on screen. Its not an incredible read like some of the others on this list, but its not terrible either. Put simply, these are must have books for any serious fan of the original star wars movies. The solomon society digs into this tale to see if theres any truth to it. Alas, i dont have time to answer any more questions right now. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Using moments from the empire strikes back, well show you three simple film editing techniques.
Marcia, who won the 1977 academy award for film editing along with richard chew and paul hirsch for her work on star wars, was. No droids or aliens or any being other than whos listed. Jan 14, 2018 the notion that star wars needed to be saved is a weird one every movie goes through this process. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Every loose end tied off and many stories, including some not part of the rogue arc, recontextualized in a really interesting way.
In order to understand why star wars became so incredibly popular and why it is still so popular today around the world, especially with core fans who grew up with it, its important to understand several cu. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Its based around the idea that editing decisions are not made in the abstract, but within the context of the rest of the film, and an analysis of them should work the same way. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars and the power of editing film school rejects. Much like topher grace or team negative one, star wars fan petr harmacek a. The republic commando books are good they put the jedi and the republic into a darker light during the clone wars.
Its a good job george lucas had the editors he did. May 01, 1991 its had a permanent space on my top books of all time, and there is a reason. The original film in 1977 was groundbreaking, magical, and epic in scale. The darth bane trilogy takes place 1,000 years before the events of the movies, and at a time where the sith were in great number. However, if you asked this question at theforce dot net board, you would get so many different answers to your. Sep 30, 2016 fans of the galaxy far, far away are definitely getting their fix of star wars. Tackling an era rather than the whole timeline is easier since eras help break the expanded universe down into more manageable chunks. The problem was thx was a crashing bore, a cold, uninvolving vision of the. The secret history of star wars by michael kaminski goodreads. Both books in the series follow fanfavorite xwing pilot wedge antilles and a slew of. The notion that star wars needed to be saved is a weird one every movie goes through this process. When i started reading star wars books at the tender age of tenorso, there werent so many that i couldnt catch up to what was out there.
The site is a wiki, meaning that anyone, including you, can edit almost any article right now by clicking on the edit link that appears at the top of the page. Original canon stories 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Wookieepedia contains a huge amount of information on all sorts of subjects within the official star wars universe ranging. Hello there, as i am new to the star wars comics and books, just like a lot of people here i believe, naturally, i didnt heared of a lot of star wars comics, and i do not know which are good. Star wars is usually very black and whitethese books are very definite about the empire being bad and the new republic being good, but have a more nuanced view of both. How star wars almost didnt happen consequence of sound. Sep 02, 2014 yes, writing star wars can be hard work as is editing the books, drafting the art, and all the jobs that go into delivering the stories but during every minute of it, youre alive. Ask any star wars fan who the bestand most prolificwriter is for the series, and almost all will tell you its timothy zahn. Wookieepedia is a star wars encyclopedia written collaboratively by its readers, who are known as wookieepedians. Meant to do it ages ago but havent found time till now. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films.
Dec 08, 2017 its a good job george lucas had the editors he did. But the best part of it all is grand admiral thrawn, the coolest. Published november 18th 2008 by legacy books press. Dec 18, 2019 the star wars universe has of course long been obsessed with oedipal struggles and other parental mysteries, not always to its benefit. Old republic era, rise of the empire era, rebellion era, new republic era, new jedi order era and legacy era. Star wars is home to some of the most memorable characters in film history, and also some of the best film editing. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. It introduces important characters and gives insight into their relationship. That said, heres how good editing truly made star wars what it is today. Now, the aftermath trilogy is regarded as a middle of the road star wars book.
Oct, 2017 totally forgot to crosspost this since i know not everyone uses social media. Mar 05, 2020 in star wars iv, theres darth vader, his stormtroopers, etc. While taking years to master, great film editing can give your characters life, making us visually feel their wants and desires. Empire strikes back was a game changer in hollywood which sparked a series of scifi adventure movies and created generations of star wars fans. Was the original star wars a horrible movie saved by good. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Its based around the idea that editing decisions are not made in the abstract, but within the context of the rest of. Theres been a longcirculating rumor that star wars was a real trainwreck until it hit the editing room. Through the entire man with no name trilogy, a fistful of dollars, for a few dollars more, and the good, the bad, and the ugly, the desolate wastelands of the desert is paid much attention.
Rather than being another account of how great the movie was, the editing of star wars is a calm examination of the editing choices that helped it become great. By the by, asking questions like are we going to get a book about x arent good questions. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back at where weve been in the long. The plot of this 1937 pulp novel will sound familiar to any star wars fans, the guardian points out. So does an indiana jones book, or any other good book. Success is not inevitable how good editing saved star. In fact, now just might be the ideal time to be a fan of the franchise. As combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame.
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