The Essential Guide to Alien Species (Star Wars)
by Ann Margaret Lewis, R. K. Post
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Author: Ann Margaret Lewis, R. K. PostEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-04-03
ISBN: 0345442202
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: LucasBooks
Book Reviews of The Essential Guide to Alien Species (Star Wars)
Book Review: Excellent book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I think that this book was quite excellent, an I recommend it to anyone who likes Star Wars. I also would like to clear up some things posted by "errorfound482."
Quote: "Yes; it has a lot of interesting creatures, but it ignores a lot of important races. For example, these races are ignored:
- Kaminoans (those long-necked guys from Episode II)
- Yoda's race (come on!)
- Iridonians (Darth Maul)
- all the different races of the Jedi knights (from Episode I)
----- and these are just what I remember off-hand."
Errorfound, you should look before you leap. This book was published in 2001, before Attack of the Clones came out. That is why the Kaminoans were not in it, they were not around yet. George Lucas himself said that Yoda's species are off limit, so that is why they arent included. Darth Maul is an Iridonian Zabrak, not an Iridonian. As to why certain species were not included, space issues. They could not put every last alien in.
Quote: "Also, the book ignores a lot of new information in video games (such as Knights of the Old Republic, where they reveal the Lucas-approved origin of The Sand People/Tuskan Raiders)."
Again Knights of the Old Republic was released after this book, so the information in the game did not exist at the time of publication. Also it's Tusken Raiders, not Tuskan Raiders.
Quote: "I don't understand why they skipped the above races only to put other Episode I races such as the Gungans, annoying flying blue Toydarians, etc."
They put the Gungans and the Toydarians in because they were highly relevant to The Phantom Menace, the most recent movie. They did not put the Zabraks in because of space issues. Also, some people might not find the Toydarians annoying. I think that you should research a book you want atleast a little bit, and not take all reviews at face value. They might be incorrect or you might end up not agreeing with them. Happy reading!
Summary of The Essential Guide to Alien Species (Star Wars)
An astonishing testament to the power of human imagination, the Star Wars epic has become perhaps the most captivating myth of modern times. Now comes the first detailed look at more than 150 of the most fascinating alien species that inhabit this vast galaxy. Who these creatures are, how others see them, how they evolved, where they can be found...it's all here thoroughly researched, brilliantly illustrated, packed with surprising facts, and featuring an exclusive pronunciation guide to the names of the key Star Wars species.Discover the only alien species that can make the savage Tusken Raiders run for cover
Learn why the Hutts think they are gods -- and why their infants spend the first fifty years in the dark
Compare the tracking skills of the Ewok hunters, the legendary Wookiees, and the secretive Shistavanen wolfmen
Explore the powerful bond between the amphibious Gungan and the fiercely loyal kaadu
From Jawas, Slashrats, and Space Slugs, to Weequay, Dugs, and Gank Killers -- get the lowdown on the intriguing denizens in the Star Wars universe.
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