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Star Wars Women of the Galaxy
Featuring Princess Leia Organa, Rey, Ahsoka Tano, Iden Versio, Jyn Erso, Rose Tico, Maz Kanata, and many more...
They are heroes and villains, Sith and Jedi, senators and scoundrels, mothers, mercenaries, artists, pilots...
The women of the Star Wars galaxy drive its stories and saga forward at every level. This beautifully illustrated, fully authorized book profiles 75 fascinating Star Wars women from across films, fiction, comics, animation, and games. Each character is explored through key story beats, fresh insights, and behind-the-scenes details by author Amy Ratcliffe. Also showcasing more than 100 all-new illustrations by a dynamic range of female and non-binary artists, here is an inspiring celebration of the Star Wars characters that help create a galaxy far, far away. Amy Ratcliffe is the managing editor of Nerdist, a contributor to StarWars.com, and has written for outlets such as Star Wars Insider and IGN. She's a host at Star Wars Celebration and cohosts the Lattes with Leia podcast.
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They are heroes and villains, Sith and Jedi, senators and scoundrels, mothers, mercenaries, artists, pilots...
The women of the Star Wars galaxy drive its stories and saga forward at every level. This beautifully illustrated, fully authorized book profiles 75 fascinating Star Wars women from across films, fiction, comics, animation, and games. Each character is explored through key story beats, fresh insights, and behind-the-scenes details by author Amy Ratcliffe. Also showcasing more than 100 all-new illustrations by a dynamic range of female and non-binary artists, here is an inspiring celebration of the Star Wars characters that help create a galaxy far, far away. Amy Ratcliffe is the managing editor of Nerdist, a contributor to StarWars.com, and has written for outlets such as Star Wars Insider and IGN. She's a host at Star Wars Celebration and cohosts the Lattes with Leia podcast.
Contributing © & TM LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.
232 pages, Hardcover
First published October 30, 2018
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November 21, 2018
If only this were a mesh of old canon and new. Alas, no Mara Jade (the best female Star Wars character ever), no 5 star. Still, the art was amazing and there were a lot of "behind the character" type of things such as character concepts in drafts, as well as actress input, which was very fun to read. It was also nice seeing what media the different characters are in, such as Holdo, who I kind of don't care about, but would love to see more of her in "Leia: Princess of Alderaan"--I think I can like her much more :)
November 2, 2018
This book is an anthology of art showcasing the various women in Disney's new Star Wars canon. Each character has at least one illustration and an accompanying one page description that explains who they are and what media they appear in. Unsurprisingly, a vast majority of the characters featured are from The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels series. Bigger name characters like Leia, Rey and Ahsoka have several pages dedicated to them with 3-4 illustrations. And yes, because this is new Disney canon old EU faves like Mara Jade do not appear in this book. I suggest you find your old copies of the Thrawn Trilogy, assume the fetal position, and rock back and forth as the waves of tears crash over your trembling body.
This is the sort of book where you can tell based on the premise whether or not you'll like it. I think this book is best suited for people who are familiar with the movies and looking to branch out into more Star Wars related media. The descriptions are nice, but if you're already a fan of certain characters the descriptions are functionally useless to you. The artist credits are also strangely laid out, instead of having the artist listed on a page near where their illustration appears, it's listed in a directory in the back of the book that is not broken out by page number. So if you like a piece of art and want to learn who the artist is, it's a bit of an ordeal to get that information.
That all being said, this book excels at what it's basic goal is: to showcase art of Star Wars female characters. All of the art featured in the book is top notch and covers a variety of styles and scenes. I really loved how for characters with more than one illustration the book used different artists, so sometimes you would get a completely different side of that character in each illustration.
This would make a fantastic gift for that person in your life that's passionate about Star Wars, or even a young fan of The Clone Wars or Star Wars: Rebels (or a full grown adult that perpetually rewatches The Clone Wars and rereads Star Wars books at the ripe age of 26 and will not shut up about Mara Jade...whoever that person might be).
January 12, 2019
This is a fun way to look back at the Star Wars story up to this point (but of course it's already becoming outdated, just with the graphic novels that have been published since, let alone the upcoming movies and TV series)—especially for those of us who have been steadily enduring through all formats in the new canon. The writing is fine, and it blends commentary about the stories themselves with behind-the-scenes details. I was interested to read the comments from actresses who have portrayed these characters, to see what they thought about character motivations.
The artwork is good—mostly comic-book styles, but also some nice pieces by the great Alice X. Zhang. I liked that the artists for this book are mostly females. I would have preferred the front and back covers reversed—Leia is more important than Rey.
The selection of characters represented is surprisingly big and varied. Minor characters I wouldn't have expected to see are included—Derla Pidys, the sommelier from the Canto Bight novel, for example, is perhaps stretching the range a bit too far. Points are lost, however, for overlooking Gormaanda and Yarna d'al' Gargan.
A couple of structural things would improve the book. First, why not include the artist's name by each image? Instead, a page in the back of the book lists all the artists, with page numbers of the images each one created. That's a frustrating way to figure out which artist did which picture.
Second, I'd like to see a list of all the places each character has appeared, included in each entry. The text in a lot of the entries mentions the books and movies where the character appears, but I'd just like a quick 'n' easy list. This book is more or less a printed volume of Wookieepedia entries, so why not include more of the helpful information that's already available there?
Star Wars has featured some awesome women: Leia, Jyn, Sabine, Hera, Enfys. It's nice to remember them while reading this beautifully designed book.
The artwork is good—mostly comic-book styles, but also some nice pieces by the great Alice X. Zhang. I liked that the artists for this book are mostly females. I would have preferred the front and back covers reversed—Leia is more important than Rey.
The selection of characters represented is surprisingly big and varied. Minor characters I wouldn't have expected to see are included—Derla Pidys, the sommelier from the Canto Bight novel, for example, is perhaps stretching the range a bit too far. Points are lost, however, for overlooking Gormaanda and Yarna d'al' Gargan.
A couple of structural things would improve the book. First, why not include the artist's name by each image? Instead, a page in the back of the book lists all the artists, with page numbers of the images each one created. That's a frustrating way to figure out which artist did which picture.
Second, I'd like to see a list of all the places each character has appeared, included in each entry. The text in a lot of the entries mentions the books and movies where the character appears, but I'd just like a quick 'n' easy list. This book is more or less a printed volume of Wookieepedia entries, so why not include more of the helpful information that's already available there?
Star Wars has featured some awesome women: Leia, Jyn, Sabine, Hera, Enfys. It's nice to remember them while reading this beautifully designed book.
October 15, 2018
I remember a time when Star Wars had strong female characters: Jaina Solo, Mara Jade, Tahiri, Kreia, Satele Shan, Tendra Risant Calrissian, Qwi Xux, Saba Sebatyne, Bastila Shan, Juhani, Jan Ors, Zannah, Xaverri, Mirax Terrik, Winter, Tionne Solusar, Salla Zend, Bria Tharen, Allana Solo, Tenel Ka, Nomi Sunrider, Mission Vao, ext ext ext ext. Even Jedi Master Leia Organa Solo and Mon Mothma were better in the original canon.
They were awesome on their own, and didn't requires some gimmicky pandering book to shine.
Anyways, if what you really need in your life is a gender specific, printed version of wookieepedia, then... you're probably still better off printing it yourself.
They were awesome on their own, and didn't requires some gimmicky pandering book to shine.
Anyways, if what you really need in your life is a gender specific, printed version of wookieepedia, then... you're probably still better off printing it yourself.
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January 22, 2020
No, you cried while reading information about Jyn Erso you already knew.
January 3, 2019
I bought this for one of my girl friends for Christmas, and I just got a chance to look through it.
The comic-style illustrations are unique and beautiful. The descriptions are a good crash course for people who aren't familiar with the books or games. There were several characters I had never heard of before. Both heroes and villains are included.
I would recommend this to girls of any age, or for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the Star Wars universe.
The comic-style illustrations are unique and beautiful. The descriptions are a good crash course for people who aren't familiar with the books or games. There were several characters I had never heard of before. Both heroes and villains are included.
I would recommend this to girls of any age, or for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the Star Wars universe.
November 10, 2018
This is such a beautiful piece of art. Completely compromised of women giving thanks and recognising the women who make up the world of Star Wars.
December 18, 2018
First thought: This is such a gorgeous book!
Second thought: Man, there really aren't that many important female characters in Star Wars so far, hm?
Anyways, I really enjoyed reading this and looking at the pretty art (I appreciated that there was a list of the artists at the end). It was really cool to finally see some official depictions of my favorite ladies from the Aftermath trilogy (Now someone please give me more Sinjir! I'm really afraid to never see him and Conder being a happy married gay couple again.).
Obviously the text was longer for more important characters (Leia, Rey, Padmé, Rose, the important characters from the tv shows like Ahsoka and Hera), but it was nice to see often overlooked women be included. Even though it was really kind of obvious that they struggled to come up with as many as they did, since they had to include one-scene bit-characters. Their textx obviously were a lot shorter, but also amongst the most interesting, since the average viewer has never really thought about these characters or even heard of their names.
(Note: They included characters from all mediums aka movies, tv shows, books and comics - obviously only from the new canon.)
The only thing I thought they should have added, is an appearance list for every character. Sometimes the text mentions where the character originated or where she played her most prominent role, but I'd have liked a short list (aka not things like the episode of Star Wars Rebels, but just listing the show itself).
I'm fully aware that I can easily google this information, but I still think it would have been neat, especially for the non-movie ones.
Second thought: Man, there really aren't that many important female characters in Star Wars so far, hm?
Anyways, I really enjoyed reading this and looking at the pretty art (I appreciated that there was a list of the artists at the end). It was really cool to finally see some official depictions of my favorite ladies from the Aftermath trilogy (Now someone please give me more Sinjir! I'm really afraid to never see him and Conder being a happy married gay couple again.).
Obviously the text was longer for more important characters (Leia, Rey, Padmé, Rose, the important characters from the tv shows like Ahsoka and Hera), but it was nice to see often overlooked women be included. Even though it was really kind of obvious that they struggled to come up with as many as they did, since they had to include one-scene bit-characters. Their textx obviously were a lot shorter, but also amongst the most interesting, since the average viewer has never really thought about these characters or even heard of their names.
(Note: They included characters from all mediums aka movies, tv shows, books and comics - obviously only from the new canon.)
The only thing I thought they should have added, is an appearance list for every character. Sometimes the text mentions where the character originated or where she played her most prominent role, but I'd have liked a short list (aka not things like the episode of Star Wars Rebels, but just listing the show itself).
I'm fully aware that I can easily google this information, but I still think it would have been neat, especially for the non-movie ones.
July 5, 2021
Maravilla de libro. Su edición, contenido e ilustraciones artísticas son una preciosidad para cualquier fan del universo Star Wars. Muy completo en cuanto a la cantidad de personajes femeninos que se nos presentan. Las hay con más o menos relevancia dentro del canon, pero es innegable que su papel, por pequeño que haya sido, tiene un trasfondo poderoso para el personaje y para la mujer. Y abarca no solo las películas, claro, porque el canon de los libros, comics, series e incluso videojuegos es inmenso ya.
Un compendio fantástico de todas las heroínas y villanas de la galaxia, que va acompañado de verdaderas obras de arte a toda página y color que las ilustran.
Un compendio fantástico de todas las heroínas y villanas de la galaxia, que va acompañado de verdaderas obras de arte a toda página y color que las ilustran.
April 30, 2021
Beautiful. Amazing. Detailed. This book was all these things and so much more. Dedicated to Carrie Fisher, with one Introduction by Kathleen Kennedy, another by the author describing what her goals in writing this book were, and an About the Artists section at the end, this was a veritable chronicle of the women in Star Wars. The book was very current, including characters from recent books, and even the new Resistance TV show on Disney. It did not include any EU characters from, what they now call, the Legends timeline, which I have to say, upset me a little.
Each character had a bio. This bio was either a straight biography, meaning it just talked about the life of the character, or a biography mixed with details regarding the characters creation and production (if it was a film, video game or TV show), or how they were created for a book or comic. The majority of the characters had a two page spread, one side was their bio, with an accompanying quote or statement about the character, the other side was the illustration. Other, more well known characters, had entries that ran upwards of three pages. In those cases, there were several quotes and illustrations accompanying the text.
There was a wide variety of characters as well, from those who are very well known, and play a huge part in the Star Wars saga, to those who are only seen briefly. I think this gave the book an excellent balance. It brought to life many characters fans know, love and cherish, and highlighted those that got very little time, whether on screen or in print.
Some of the standout individuals, for me personally:
Ahsoka - One of my all time favorite characters, this entry traced her life from the moment we first met her, through her novel, to the last scene in Rebels. I look forward to what comes next for her.
Amilyn Holdo - I admit it, when I first saw her, I didn't like her attitude and her secrecy. By the time she flew that cruiser into Snoke's ship, I had fallen in love with her character, and was crying in the theater at her sacrifice. She had such heart, and was such an amazing woman.
Aunt Z - A character in the Resistance TV show, she was a lively, interesting woman.
Camie Marstrap - We first here of her when Uncle Owen mentions the "friends" Luke wastes time with. She is one of his compatriots at Tosche Station. She is also the woman Luke dreams about having had a life with, in another timeline, in the Last Jedi novelization.
Dr. Chelli Aphra - She intrigued me from the moment I first read her in the comics. An archaeologist, a thief, and a cohort of Vader, who does not always believe his views. She is a multilayered, fascinating woman.
Enfys Nest - The leader of the Cloud Riders, from Solo a Star Wars Story, she was so enigmatic. The entry about her delves a little into her past, how she became the head of the Cloud Riders, and the type of woman she is.
Ciena Ree - The Imperial Pilot from Lost Stars, one of the more interesting characters in that novel. She believed with her whole heart in the Empire's mission. You had to applaud her dedication, but also, you wished she would see the devastation it caused.
Jessika Pava - A Resistance pilot, Blue Three, she was there for the Battle of Starkiller base. Proud to be part of Poe Dameron's squad, she fights every day for freedom in the Galaxy.
Kaydel Ko Connix - The Resistance Communications officer, who also, briefly, led a mutiny against Admiral Holdo. She is feisty, tough, committed and efficient.
Princess Kneesaa - An Ewok from Return of the Jedi, she also was one of the beings who assisted Hera in one of the Forces of Destiny series.
L3-37 - One of two droid entries in this book, she was Lando's companion in Solo a Star Wars Story. Smart and clever, when she perished on the Kessel mission, Lando incorporated her programming into the Falcon's neural net.
Princess Leia - One of the all time, if not the all time, best female character in this series.
Paige and Rose Tico - Each had a separate entry. I loved these sisters, so brave and selfless. I hope we see more of Rose.
Maz Kanata - She is one of my favorite characters. Long lived, wise, feisty and caring. Her entry discussed some of her previous life, before we meet her the Force Awakens, and also discussed how she was brought to life for the screen.
Grand Admiral Rae Sloane - From the Aftermath novels. A woman who climbed to the pinnacle of the Empire.
Rey
Sabine
Steela Gerra - Saw's sister, who we learned more about from this book.
There are so many others, these are just a sampling.
The illustrations ranged in type from detailed, sharp painting, to chalk, to pop art like creations, to paintings that were more muted and soft. Each illustration fit the character very well, and showed off great artistic skill.
A book for any fan of Star Wars!
Each character had a bio. This bio was either a straight biography, meaning it just talked about the life of the character, or a biography mixed with details regarding the characters creation and production (if it was a film, video game or TV show), or how they were created for a book or comic. The majority of the characters had a two page spread, one side was their bio, with an accompanying quote or statement about the character, the other side was the illustration. Other, more well known characters, had entries that ran upwards of three pages. In those cases, there were several quotes and illustrations accompanying the text.
There was a wide variety of characters as well, from those who are very well known, and play a huge part in the Star Wars saga, to those who are only seen briefly. I think this gave the book an excellent balance. It brought to life many characters fans know, love and cherish, and highlighted those that got very little time, whether on screen or in print.
Some of the standout individuals, for me personally:
Ahsoka - One of my all time favorite characters, this entry traced her life from the moment we first met her, through her novel, to the last scene in Rebels. I look forward to what comes next for her.
Amilyn Holdo - I admit it, when I first saw her, I didn't like her attitude and her secrecy. By the time she flew that cruiser into Snoke's ship, I had fallen in love with her character, and was crying in the theater at her sacrifice. She had such heart, and was such an amazing woman.
Aunt Z - A character in the Resistance TV show, she was a lively, interesting woman.
Camie Marstrap - We first here of her when Uncle Owen mentions the "friends" Luke wastes time with. She is one of his compatriots at Tosche Station. She is also the woman Luke dreams about having had a life with, in another timeline, in the Last Jedi novelization.
Dr. Chelli Aphra - She intrigued me from the moment I first read her in the comics. An archaeologist, a thief, and a cohort of Vader, who does not always believe his views. She is a multilayered, fascinating woman.
Enfys Nest - The leader of the Cloud Riders, from Solo a Star Wars Story, she was so enigmatic. The entry about her delves a little into her past, how she became the head of the Cloud Riders, and the type of woman she is.
Ciena Ree - The Imperial Pilot from Lost Stars, one of the more interesting characters in that novel. She believed with her whole heart in the Empire's mission. You had to applaud her dedication, but also, you wished she would see the devastation it caused.
Jessika Pava - A Resistance pilot, Blue Three, she was there for the Battle of Starkiller base. Proud to be part of Poe Dameron's squad, she fights every day for freedom in the Galaxy.
Kaydel Ko Connix - The Resistance Communications officer, who also, briefly, led a mutiny against Admiral Holdo. She is feisty, tough, committed and efficient.
Princess Kneesaa - An Ewok from Return of the Jedi, she also was one of the beings who assisted Hera in one of the Forces of Destiny series.
L3-37 - One of two droid entries in this book, she was Lando's companion in Solo a Star Wars Story. Smart and clever, when she perished on the Kessel mission, Lando incorporated her programming into the Falcon's neural net.
Princess Leia - One of the all time, if not the all time, best female character in this series.
Paige and Rose Tico - Each had a separate entry. I loved these sisters, so brave and selfless. I hope we see more of Rose.
Maz Kanata - She is one of my favorite characters. Long lived, wise, feisty and caring. Her entry discussed some of her previous life, before we meet her the Force Awakens, and also discussed how she was brought to life for the screen.
Grand Admiral Rae Sloane - From the Aftermath novels. A woman who climbed to the pinnacle of the Empire.
Rey
Sabine
Steela Gerra - Saw's sister, who we learned more about from this book.
There are so many others, these are just a sampling.
The illustrations ranged in type from detailed, sharp painting, to chalk, to pop art like creations, to paintings that were more muted and soft. Each illustration fit the character very well, and showed off great artistic skill.
A book for any fan of Star Wars!
August 7, 2019
I mainly got this book because of the (gorgeous) art, but it's such a great addition to my shelf display! I can imagine it would be great for kids who are into Star Wars as well.
May 27, 2019
Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy by Amy Ratcliffe, was the amazing, nonfiction-esque story of all of the women from the Star Wars movies, cartoons, books, comics, and even pre-script notes. It had amazing art from several different female artists to go with each of these women, and went on to tell the woman's story, as well as describing how they are amazingly empowered within their faction of life. It was a gorgeous book to read, and it was remarkable how inspired and enraptured by this book I was. I highly recommend this to any fan (man, woman, or otherwise) of the Star Wars Series.
July 5, 2019
I absolutely loved this book. Not only does is include bios of the characters, but also behind the scenes info and quotes from creators and actresses. It also references all parts of Star Wars canon, down to Forces of Destiny and the related comics, which I always love to see. And of course the art is absolutely gorgeous. Here’s hoping for a Volume two!!
November 4, 2018
When I learned Amy Ratcliffe was making a book dedicated to female characters from the Star Wars universe (a series I and many others hold near and dear), I could not think of a better person to tackle the project.
Amy’s writing is done in such a way that gives a good overview of each character, but does not overwhelm the reader. It is not meant to give you every detail about each character, but a synopsis to give you an idea as to who they are and why they were selected for this book. The art used is fantastic and done by some incredibly talented women, each giving their own style but also keeping a consistent feel that shows throughout the entire book. The quality of the physical book itself is also extremely well done, with good quality printing and materials (some pages even have holographic text, a nice touch in my opinion.)
I’m not one to pre-order books, but I did so having been familiar with Amy’s various projects in the past, and I’m happy to say it was a decision I do not regret in the slightest. With its digestible reading and beautiful artwork, this is a great purchase for anyone who love Star Wars and / or want something that shows how awesome women characters are, and continue to be.
Amy’s writing is done in such a way that gives a good overview of each character, but does not overwhelm the reader. It is not meant to give you every detail about each character, but a synopsis to give you an idea as to who they are and why they were selected for this book. The art used is fantastic and done by some incredibly talented women, each giving their own style but also keeping a consistent feel that shows throughout the entire book. The quality of the physical book itself is also extremely well done, with good quality printing and materials (some pages even have holographic text, a nice touch in my opinion.)
I’m not one to pre-order books, but I did so having been familiar with Amy’s various projects in the past, and I’m happy to say it was a decision I do not regret in the slightest. With its digestible reading and beautiful artwork, this is a great purchase for anyone who love Star Wars and / or want something that shows how awesome women characters are, and continue to be.
July 29, 2019
This book is a love letter to the female characters who left their mark on the galaxy and their mark on our lives.
“I want to emphasize how everyone makes a difference, whether she’s an Imperial officer, a Rebel hero, a diplomat, or a mother. We are all part of the story, and we all deserve to have our story told.”I will hold these women close to my heart and allow them to guide me.
December 13, 2018
I gifted this to myself the moment it showed up at my bookstore and, frankly, I regret nothing. It's worth the purchase for the lovely artwork alone, to be honest. It also made me want to expand my viewing/reading and take a look at other pieces of the Star Wars that I haven't devoured yet. This was a lovely, well-put-together compendium all around.
January 16, 2019
Este libro es hermoso <3. Hace una minibiografía de las mujeres de las películas, cómics, libros, series, etc. (a veces con datos externos a la historia). Obviamente se explaya más con Padmé, Leia, Rey, Ahsoka, etc., pero lo genial es que incluye a muchas que tienen papeles menores pero muy importantes. Y oh las ilustraciones son hermosas <3.
January 1, 2019
This was absolutely gorgeous to look at and a treat to read. It’s so empowering to know Star Wars is filled with amazing female characters.
Literally my only complaint is that Shara Dameron isn’t included. :(
Literally my only complaint is that Shara Dameron isn’t included. :(
October 5, 2018
This book is beautiful and amazingly illustrated. It profiles women on the light side, dark side and everywhere in between.
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November 2, 2018Lovely book with beautiful art. I do think they could have done better with where they put the artist's credits. An index at the end instead of credits near the art.
November 4, 2018
I've been waiting for a book like this for over 20 years. Thank you Star Wars for empowering me.
January 8, 2019
Nice for the younger crowd, short profiles, great art
May 1, 2020
This is an excellent celebration of the women featured within the Star Wars universe. Each character is given a good write up and stunning art work to bolster the reading experience. There’s a variety of female lead artists with many different styles throughout. The write ups are quite light but avoid any fluff and get to the core of the character. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of the roles women have in the Star Wars universe (or if you’re just looking for some kick ass art) this book is a must own!
March 22, 2021
I loved this. I’m a sucker for Jen Bartel’s illustration and the fact that she did the front and back cover art alone makes me give this all of the stars. This book is a wonderful tribute to my favorite fictional ladies as well as the actresses/voice actresses who gave them life.
This book also gave me some more reading recommendations for books in the Star Wars universe which is a plus!
This book also gave me some more reading recommendations for books in the Star Wars universe which is a plus!
September 21, 2025
What an excellent idea for a book. I absolutely loved reading about not only the characters but the people who played them. I also thought it was fun that they were listed alphabetically. It influenced my choice in what my next several books would be, and introduced me to a few characters I had no knowledge of. Well worth the read.
January 16, 2019
Star Wars has always held a special place in my heart. I was about five or six the first time I saw the movies and I've been hooked ever since. Throughout grade school and junior high, I devoured books and comics set in this spectacular universe.
The same can't be said of the last few years. I'm sad to say that, for a time, I fell out of love with Star Wars. I was disappointed with the new movies, but what really turned me off was the fandom. The toxicity and animosity that has been present within this community has been nothing short of appalling. I ended up falling out of love with a universe that once meant the world to me and haven't looked back since.
That was true, until I heard about Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy. To say I was excited would be putting it mildly; Padme Amidala and Leia Organa have always been two of my favorite characters. To be able to learn more about them, and lesser known female characters, like Queen Breha and Aunt Beru, proved much too much too resist.
I'm glad I didn't. This was the perfect way to return to that galaxy far, far away. Each entry was intriguing, including not only biographical information, but behind the scenes details about their creation (and movie/television appearances). It gave a richer appreciation for well beloved characters like Leia Organa, and a love for the new, like Phasma.
The art is the crown jewel. I loved the variety! Each portrait brought the characters to life, and, in the case of the more well known characters, highlighted different fascets of their personalities.
This book is clearly a labor of love. It shows in every entry and every piece of art featured within Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy. It's beautiful and detailed and I loved every page!
This book has reignited my love of Star Wars; I'm looking forward to reading more works set in this universe!
The same can't be said of the last few years. I'm sad to say that, for a time, I fell out of love with Star Wars. I was disappointed with the new movies, but what really turned me off was the fandom. The toxicity and animosity that has been present within this community has been nothing short of appalling. I ended up falling out of love with a universe that once meant the world to me and haven't looked back since.
That was true, until I heard about Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy. To say I was excited would be putting it mildly; Padme Amidala and Leia Organa have always been two of my favorite characters. To be able to learn more about them, and lesser known female characters, like Queen Breha and Aunt Beru, proved much too much too resist.
I'm glad I didn't. This was the perfect way to return to that galaxy far, far away. Each entry was intriguing, including not only biographical information, but behind the scenes details about their creation (and movie/television appearances). It gave a richer appreciation for well beloved characters like Leia Organa, and a love for the new, like Phasma.
The art is the crown jewel. I loved the variety! Each portrait brought the characters to life, and, in the case of the more well known characters, highlighted different fascets of their personalities.
This book is clearly a labor of love. It shows in every entry and every piece of art featured within Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy. It's beautiful and detailed and I loved every page!
This book has reignited my love of Star Wars; I'm looking forward to reading more works set in this universe!
December 27, 2019
i love this book and everything about it. the art is beautiful and i loved reading about all the women and how much they were appreciated by the author.
it’s safe to say this book made me love star wars even more
it’s safe to say this book made me love star wars even more
February 21, 2020
Una maravilla de libro, con todas las mujeres que aparecen en la saga, en las series de animación y en libros y cómics. Las ilustraciones son preciosas. 😍
May 20, 2020
Essentially this is an art book with neat little blurbs about tons of Star Wars Ladies. The art is beautiful, and I deeply appreciate the diversity in the all women artist team. It's a cute, fun little book, though I had more fun looking at the art than reading the passages (some of which I found a little too flat).
5 stars for the art, 3 stars for the writing.
5 stars for the art, 3 stars for the writing.
June 1, 2020
Precioso. Las ilustraciones son increíbles y el libro te ayuda a conocer más en detalle a las mujeres de Star Wars, muchas de las cuales se las pasa por alto en el canon.
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