This loyalty to Legends sparked a lot of backlash when Disney purchased the property and rendered much of the Expanded Universe non-canon, but over time that anger soured into an ugly trend. It'll give you the basic rundown of what the gems wanted from the Star Wars galaxy, and if you're interested in working on making this an actual story, let me know. This is written by a fan for fans, and of course, being a Star Wars fan Taylor isn't slavishly uncritical, but that's OK. To be a Star Wars fan is to whinge about Star Wars and its creator and to make fun of it and him, and to defend and love them too. Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2018.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2017. I hope you enjoy it! Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I'm someone who knows all the behind the scenes stuff and facts. Something went wrong. Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2015, Let me provide a little bit of background… I bought this book for my husband because he’s of the optimal Star Wars fandom generation. Can't imagine another franchise generating as much cash ever. It got to the point where I'm just reading or hearing the same thr stuff over and over again. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. Now Steven and Connie are both jedi knight years later and must stop the Sith from taking over the galaxy also this goes to the prequels and the original trilogy and to the expanded universe this is also star wars legends I grew up familiar with the movies thanks to my older brother and distinctly remember seeing the special editions and Episodes I-III in the theater. Yes I learned tons about how much Star Wars impacted our culture around the world but also what Star Wars mean to people. The man had an interesting life and encountered several difficult obstacles that could have changed Star Wars the way we know it today. If you count yourself among them (and even if you don't, and you're just curious about why so many people do), I highly recommend this book. New players have come into power, changing history as we know it. and if you want to discuss more about the story, send a PM my way, and we'll talk. Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Parody - Chapters: 3 - Words: 354 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: What does it happens when a vengeful cyborg meets the son of a diamond? You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Millions of light years away an abandoned Peridot, nicknamed Pine, finds herself being integrated into a new an unfamiliar world. A graduate of Merton College, Oxford and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, he lives in Berkeley, California.

Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + No Import Fees Deposit & $10.98 Shipping to France. The structure is interesting with non-chronological chapters delving into the Jedi religion, real-life stormtroopers and merchandising, breaking up the linear story of the films. so, if anyone wants to take this concept, or something like it, and make their own story out of it, I encourage you to do so. Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 815 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 6 - Updated: During a mission to an abandoned Sith temple, Steven and the Gems encounter Vader. He tells the story from its beginnings up until ALMOST the present day, every so often pulling back to view the franchise and - with a lot of affection and humour - the fandom with a wider lens. The Star Wars Heresies: Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III, Star Wars on Trial: The Force Awakens Edition: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Debate the Most Popular Science Fiction Films of All Time (Smart Pop), Star Wars and Philosophy: More Powerful than You Can Possibly Imagine (Popular Culture and Philosophy (12)), Why We Love Star Wars: The Great Moments That Built A Galaxy Far, Far Away (Science Fiction, For Fans of Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection), The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film. This book gets 5 stars for the incredible level of detail and "insider" information collected all in one place. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. A really, really, really good book about our most beloved galaxy far, far away. Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,691 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 7 - Published: this is a proposed crossover for Star Wars and Steven Universe, and I've been trying to make this for over a year now, but progress has been unbelievably slow. PS: I'm not a friend of Chris Taylor. There's so much cool things that get brought to light that I didn't even know about. I was surprised how well in-depth this book was.

I knew about some of the key players and Lucas's inspiration.

But this goes on a deep dive into that. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2016. Rated: K - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 4 - Words: 12,516 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 4 - Updated: When the 148th are attacked and have to Hyperjump to Earth, how will Humanity take the new visitors, and will they be hunted down and forced to fight alongside humans and the crystal gems? The book takes the reader through the twists, turns, and happy accidents that led to the great Star Wars movies. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The author will occasionally veer off the linear path of the story of Star Wars, taking pleasing detours into such areas as the 501st squadron, the R2 builders club and more but this reads as a pleasing diversion rather than an annoying interruption. In How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, veteran journalist Chris Taylor traces the series from the difficult birth of the original film through its sequels, the franchise’s death and rebirth, the prequels, and the preparations for a new trilogy.

It is not a page-turner, but rather more of a Star Wars fan's resource for knowing the backstory of how Star Wars came to be. And as the four attempt to escape, the Gems learn the dark truth about the Sith lord. Now a war that was never meant to be wages on between Mandalore, the New Alliance, The Empire, and The CIS. How the ‘Veil of the Force’ can change ‘Star Wars’ OK.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, from beginning to end. George Lucas is a brilliant person but not everything went perfect for him. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Unable to add item to List. Steven and the gang end up in the star wars galaxy after a mixed up with peridot teleportation device.

Since the first film’s release in 1977, Taylor shows, Star Wars has conquered our culture with a sense of lightness and exuberance, while remaining serious enough to influence politics around the world and spread a spirituality that appeals to religious groups and atheists alike.