New Releases by Pablo Hidalgo

Explore the characters, DroidsTM, aliens, and creatures of the latest chapter in the Star WarsTM saga in this definitive guide to Star Wars: The Force AwakensTM. Written by Lucasfilm insider Pablo Hidalgo, Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Visual Dictionary offers an inside look into the film; and pop culture website i09 says the book "gives fascinating insight into the world behind the movie." Named a Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, the book''s beautiful photography and authoritative text will also appeal to adult fans. Learn the names and explanations behind all the details of costumes, weapons, and accessories and discover the dark origins of Kylo Ren. Including three exclusive, specially-commissioned cutaway models produced by Industrial Light & Magic model maker John Goodson, Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Visual Dictionary is the perfect addition to any fan''s bookshelf. © & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

THE DEFINITIVE WORD ON STAR WARS FICTION The legendary motion picture Star Wars has spawned two big-screen sequels and three prequels—and decades of bestselling fiction. From the original movie tie-in novel through the monumental Fate of the Jedi series, legions of devoted readers have helped expand science fiction’s most celebrated film saga into a page-turning print sensation. Now, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of these sweeping Star Wars adventures is presented in one beautifully illustrated volume. Star Wars: The Essential Reader’s Companion spans the entire galaxy of published Star Wars fiction—movie novelizations, original stand alone and series novels, short stories, eBook novellas, young adult titles, and comics—and features: • a concise synopsis of each story, including key characters and planets • exclusive behind-the-scenes facts and anecdotes about authors, plot and character development, continuity notes, and significance in the Star Wars Expanded Universe • details on which novels are linked to Star Wars comic books from Dark Horse and Marvel • a chronological listing of titles, spanning the 25,000-year history of the Star Wars universe and placing each story in its proper context • more than one hundred original paintings throughout by some of fans’ favorite artists Whether skimming through fateful eras from the Old Republic to the New Jedi Order; delving deep into the ancient history of the Lost Tribe of the Sith or the tumultuous Clone Wars; crossing paths—and lightsabers—with Dark Lords such as Plagueis or Bane, Sidious or Vader; helming the Millennium Falcon with Han Solo; or mastering the Force with Luke Skywalker, this one-of-a-kind, one-stop reference is a must for fans looking to maximize their knowledge of the sprawling Star Wars Expanded Universe.

Worried that the Trade Federation''s blockade of the planet Naboo will lead to war, the head of the Galactic Senate sends two Jedi ambassadors, in a text with three-dimensional pictures.

The whole story of Episode I of the Star Wars trilogy: in eye-popping 3D!

Il y a bien longtemps, dans une galaxie lointaine, très lointaine... Depuis la sortie de l''épisode 4 en 1977, La Guerre des étoiles s''est imposée comme un phénomène majeur. Aucun space opera n''avait connu un tel engouement. L''incroyable aventure des rebelles intersidéraux défendant les valeurs de la démocratie face à la dictature de l''Empereur et de son disciple tout puissant Dark Vador séduit des publics de tous âges depuis plus de 30 ans. Figurines, jouets - dont le fameux "sabre laser" - ligne de vêtements, jeux vidéo, bandes dessinées, une multitude de produits dérivés a accompagné le succès fabuleux de la saga, des tout premiers films aux dernières séries pour la télévision. Cet album, unique en son genre, véritable chronique des années 70 à aujourd''hui, revient sur tout l''univers de Star Wars, année par année : ses origines, ses créateurs, ses inspirations (films, livres), ceux que la saga a inspirés (ils sont nombreux), la plupart des affiches originales, les maquettes, les acteurs, les vaisseaux, les costumes, le fondement de la pensée Jedi, tout, tout ce qui a fait et qui fait encore la magie de la plus grande série de science-fiction de tous les temps. Non seulement, la saga n''aura plus aucun secret pour vous, mais vous serez incollable également sur tout l''univers cinématographique et littéraire des années 1970 à 2010. Illustré de plus de 1000 images, ce livre réunit les textes de trois experts reconnus de Star Wars : Ryder Windham, Daniel Wallace et Pablo Hidalgo. Avec une préface de George Lucas.

Presents an illustrated look at the history of the Transformers brand, beginning with the Hasbro toys and moving on to consider the comic books, television shows, video games, merchandise, and films that they inspired.

Presents imaginary battles between teams of characters, creatures, and machinery from the "Star Wars" films that never fought each other, outlines the strengths and weaknesses of each opponent, and suggests the probable winner.

Ahsoka Tano has accomplished a lot during the Clone Wars and shares her adventures and the lessons she has learned in a book with 3-D graphics.

Updated for the first time in a decade, a deluxe, three-volume encyclopedia covers the entire Star Wars universe, including everything having to do with the six films, radio dramas, books, comics, video games, and more, with information on the characters, production, special effects, chronology, and the like, all enhanced with full-color illustrations.