Star Wars Books for the Holidays

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Do you have a Star Wars fan in your life and you’re not sure what to get them? Or do you want to make sure your relatives get you something good? Fear not because The Starbird Files is here with the 4 book suggestions that you can ask your local bookshop for, as it’s always good to support local especially at this time of year.


1. Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection (Titan Books)

This unique book is the ideal gift for any Star Wars fan, after all who doesn’t love a lightsaber? Featuring 58 illustrated lightsabers from all eras of the saga from fan favorites to more obscure characters. This will make a fine addition to anyone’s collection.

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2. Ronin: A Visions Novel by Emma Mieko Candon (Del Rey)

Star Wars Visions was a new DisneyPlus animated show released this year, inspired by Star Wars Japanese roots and created by anime creators and Ronin continues the story of one of these short films, The Duel. If you have (or are) a Star Wars and Anime fan in your life then this book could be the ideal gift.

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3. Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule (Del Rey)

This year marked the beginning of a new era of Star Wars with the High Republic publishing project, set hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga. The Republic and the Jedi are at their peak, and have to deal with a threat unlike anything we’ve seen before. The High Republic is already an intimidating prospect for new readers but Light of the Jedi is the perfect entry point, and unlike the rest of Star Wars, not knowing all of canon won’t hold anyone back from enjoying this book.

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4. The Star Wars Archives Episodes I-IV 1977-83 Taschen 40th Edition (Taschen)

Last, but most definitely not least, is a book that you simply cannot go wrong with, any Star Wars fan will adore this tome. The original book by Paul Duncan, although beautiful, is a little out of reach for the average holiday gift, but this condensed version released for Taschen’s 40th anniversary is an absolute steal at £20. It features 500 images including concept art and behind-the-scenes photographs as well as interviews with George Lucas and cast and crew about the making of the Original Trilogy.

Full Review


Happy Holidays


Jonny O


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