Star Wars: Book of Lists: 100 Lists Compiling a Galaxy's Worth of Trivia

by Cole Horton

Star Wars: The Book of Lists takes a fascinating look at the galaxy far, far away through trivia culled from both on-screen and off over the history of the franchise. More than a simple accounting of fan-favorite characters or biggest opening weekends, this book is a compendium of the most compelling facts about the saga and fandom summarized in 100 lists.

Find out these fun facts and more with comprehensive lists covering everything you'd want to know about the characters, creatures, ships, planets, and more:
Which character has been to the most planets?
What are the deadliest creatures in the galaxy?
Who shared the most memorable kisses?
Which actors have voiced the most characters?
What are some of the most surprising cameos?
Compiling a galaxy's worth of trivia and information about the Star Wars Universe, Star Wars: The Book of Lists is an entertainingly accessible trivia format for both hardcore fans and casual viewers.

Genres: Star Wars, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published April 14, 2020

Reviews

[Briar's Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ah, lists. Ah Star Wars! Two of my favourite things! I can't get enough of Star Wars so this was honestly a super natural fit for me. Me and my Star Wars book ends littering my little book nook (There's a Yoda one, and the "I Love you... I Know" ones. They are adorable!).

I really enjoyed this informative book. It has tons of Star Wars pictures, throw backs, random info and to top it all off, it brings back a lot of fond memories for me. It is definitely only for the main eleven films that have been created and not any of the extra side lore or animated films and television series.

If you're looking for a little back ground on Star Wars with some trivia and fun pictures, grab this book! It's a great little tie-in to excited Star Wars fans.

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

[Briar's Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ah, lists. Ah Star Wars! Two of my favourite things! I can't get enough of Star Wars so this was honestly a super natural fit for me. Me and my Star Wars book ends littering my little book nook (There's a Yoda one, and the "I Love you... I Know" ones. They are adorable!).

I really enjoyed this informative book. It has tons of Star Wars pictures, throw backs, random info and to top it all off, it brings back a lot of fond memories for me. It is definitely only for the main eleven films that have been created and not any of the extra side lore or animated films and television series.

If you're looking for a little back ground on Star Wars with some trivia and fun pictures, grab this book! It's a great little tie-in to excited Star Wars fans.

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

[Online Eccentric Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

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The book is very nicely presented with a suitable 'sci fi' layout that it complementary to the subject matter. The list themselves may or may not be interesting, though I think for more hard core fans of the Star Wars franchise a lot of this is kind of obvious. Those not super invested might have fun trying to see how many of the items on the list they could have guessed before reading that section in the book. There are plenty of images, though most are screenshots from the movies (which is the focus moreso than e.g., Rebels or Clone Wars).

There are 8 chapters of lists: Major figures of the galaxy; People, creatures, places and worlds; Vehicles and vessels; Technology and culture; Organizations and factions; Galactic events; Galactic miscellany; Behind the scenes. The end page has a cross reference list of all the subchapters. As an example, in the Technology and Culture section (Chapter 4), you'll find lists such as: deadly droids, distinguished droids, blaster types, prisons/holding cells/labor, pastimes, food and drink, hairstyles, etc. And then under foods, you'll get images and text about dehydrated foods, pallies, shurra fruit, quanya reserve, blue milk, spetan channelfish, green milk. The movie in which the list items was featured is also given for every list item. While there isn't an image for every list item (e.g., two of the seven items for galactic foods did not have a photograph), there is a photograph for nearly every list item in the book. Most are screen shots.

An interesting aspect of the book is that there are several 'comparison' images. E.g., one showing all of Princess Leia's hairstyles, from A New Hope to The Last Jedi. Similarly, there are images that show the aging of characters (e.g., Obi Wan through the years). Another amusing series of images show all the different facial hairs, on both aliens and humans. Heck, even the section on all the various capes is fun.

As a book of random trivia, it definitely accomplishes its purpose. We found a fun game of having someone pick a section and everyone else has to figure out the items on the list - sort of a 'test your Star Wars knowledge'. Granted, a lot of the trivia may or may not be interesting. Do you want to read about the various forms of interrogation? Famous holograms? Hidden homes? Jabba's staff?

In all, this is beautifully presented in full color with a wealth of screen shots to illustrate the lists. The reference in the back makes looking up the facts easier when you want specific info. Some trivia might surprise you but a lot of it you will probably skip over as uninteresting or too obviously known. It's a book that you might want to consider getting the hard cover and keeping handy as a conversation piece on the coffee table. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

[Jay Gabler · Rating 2 out of 5]

Star Wars Book of Lists is a new volume from Cole Horton, who as the author of Star Wars Absolutely Everything You Need to Know knows absolutely everything you need to know to catalog “Major Figures of the Galaxy,” “Organizations and Factions,” and “Galactic Miscellany.”

Focusing almost exclusively on the 11 live-action films, Book of Lists doesn’t sell itself as anything beyond a fun flip-through for Star Wars buffs. The text isn’t particularly engaging or revelatory, and the images — largely screenshots — are fairly functional. (Sometimes they’re not even that. Was there really no way to get a clearer image of a TIE interceptor?)

While you may learn a thing or two about Warwick Davis’s nine different characters or what, exactly, you’re supposedly eating at Batuu’s Ronto Roasters, the main takeaway from Book of Lists is just how deep the franchise has carved its trenches of typology.

I reviewed Star Wars Book of Lists for The Tangential.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 -- My full review can be found here: https://coffeewithkenobi.com/book-rev...

[Etienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5/5. For the Star Wars fans! A book of list, from best moments of some characters to best, or worst depending…, of food. All sorts of top and list that the hardcore Star Wars fans will enjoy to develop their geeky facts memory or just relive some good moments. Simple book, but well done and it achieved its purpose!

[Lisa Konet · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was easy to read and or skim through plus the pictures were in color to add emphasis to each lister. These lists answered questions like who has been to the most planets but one of my personal favorites like someone else's review was Han Solo's best one liners, which prompted me to continue this. The pictures with the lists made this not the accompanying texts explaining the lists. I feel this is for the younger Star Wars fan but it can be considered a collector's item for any major Star Wars fan because there are lists for all 11 movies.

The hardcover is much better than the kindle version because of the color pictures and detail.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and Quarto Publishing Group Becker and Mayer for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Available: 6/23/20

[Karl · Rating 4 out of 5]

In a beautifully designed book richly illustrated with stills, this book delivers exactly what it promises: a compendium of lists from a galaxy far, far away. It’s probably not the best way to introduce someone to the franchise, but if you’re already a fan you’ll enjoy many of the creative lists (best musicians and bands, best facial hair, screams) and a sense of humor that evinces a deep affection for the universe. If there’s a weakness, it’s that the lists are almost all focused on just the films; there is one list toward the end that incorporates characters from novels, comics, television and theme parks, but fans of those aspects of the franchise may find themselves wishing that these were integrated throughout the entire book. To be fair though, that would make what must have already been a daunting project that much bigger and more complex.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy.

[Steve Davala · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fine collection of movie tidbits with associated still frames from the movies. I did find it lacking though, from a hard-core star wars fan's perspective. The lists felt incomplete at times, several editing errors (wrong names with pictures, repeated names, etc), and I really wish they had a picture for everything they said. Sometimes an obscure piece of trivia got me intrigued but there was no picture for it, so I was left hanging as to who it really was.
My favorite part? Warwick Davis' tribute page. He's done a lot of roles for Star Wars! And did you know all his character names start with W? I learned something.

[Cristie Underwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provided a lot of behind the scenes information that any fan will enjoy. The lists are great for any trivia buff or for anyone that is not a fan of Star Wars, but wants to impress a fan with some unique facts.

[(a)lyss(a) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was around 3.5 stars for me - I liked it more than I expected!

While the book is a little repetitive, it is full of quotes, pictures, and behind the scenes facts. From which aliens were puppets to what disguises our heroes wore and types of lightsabers this book is chock full of Star Wars information.

I wasn't wowed by all the lists, but I definitely learned some new Star Wars stuff. There's a lot of great quotes and nice pictures.

[Amanda Karsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

At lest if focuses on 4-9 and forgot about 1-3, for the best. Could be more detailed. But as a basic guid it is acceptable, it can help win a few trivia contests.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautiful and unique Star Wars book. The author did an excellent job of naming the lists in captivating ways, like Solo's best one-liners and Rebel Rousers. The lists included interesting information, as well as full color pictures. Overall it is a great collection of Star Wars knowledge, that I think any fan would enjoy.

Thanks to netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy.

[Elizabeth Herr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.

This is a nice flip through book that would be great for young fans, I could have seen myself enjoying it when I was in elementary or middle school. As an adult, it didn't do much for me, but as a fan I do appreciate the content.

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Before I go on to list (haha) all the things I think are weird and strange with this book, I just want to say: I can't fault it for doing what it says. It's a Book of Lists, and it's...a bunch of lists. 100, in fact. So if you don't like lists and repetitiveness...avoid this book.

ANYWAY....here are my critiques. (Scroll down for a tldr;)

I wasn't sure what I was getting into, but the lists that are in here get quite strange and nuanced. I understand some of them, like languages spoken around the galaxy or the different types of ships, but 'List of Objects and People Destroyed by Kylo Ren'? (His HELMET is listed.) 'Ugliest Creatures'? (Also known as "Faces Only A Mother Could Love' - what did they ever do to you?) Is there anything more boring than 'Methods of Interrogation'? Even the lists I don't mind read like one of those Buzzfeed articles ('10 ways that the hot Scot from Outlander made us swoon!' (Note: not a real list, just an example.)) It seems to me that instead of writing a book about Star Wars that is actually useful or entertaining, it's just another way to make something for the consumer that they will buy simply because it's even remotely Star Wars related. You write it, they will come. A lot of the lists do actually feel like they belong in an encyclopedia, and it's great! They're the best ones in the book! But instead of going into more detail, we get to move on to 'Cosmic Coiffures: The Outlandish Hairdos and Luscious Locks of the Galaxy' (I can't make this stuff up - that one sounds like a YouTube video).

A couple other weird ways to phrase things - I GUESS TECHNICALLY Darth Vader is a cyborg, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Also, why do we get Luke's most 'heroic' moments, but Leia's most 'defiant'? I let the author calling Chewie a walking carpet slide (I wasn't sure if that was a movie reference I just forgot), but lost it when they called Lando "this old smoothie' (get it - because he's so smooth). On the other hand, it's not their fault that a snowtrooper (which I forgot even existed) looks like a futurized version of the KKK (did anyone check with the costume department? Are they doing okay?) However, I am Totally Here for Warwick Davis getting his own list (even if it's titled 'Warwick Davis and His Characters Who Start With A 'W''.) The sentence 'Like father like son, lost limbs now run in the Skywalker family' shows up, which is impossibly funny and I had a giggle over it. However, closely followed by a kissing page, which is just mainly Padme and Anakin/Anakin and Padme/Padme and Anakin/Leia and Luke/Luke and Leia/Han and Leia/Leia and Han. I get it. They like to kiss each other. One of the final lists is a list of weirdest names, which okay, I guess. but it does have the sentence 'Poof is a fitting name for a character whose head is shaped like a cotton swab', so I guess I will let that slide because of it's sheer cheek.

tldr; probably a marketing gimmick, definitely not worth your money, but there are a few things in there that are cheeky or chuckle-worthy if you want to take it out of the library or buy it as a gag gift or something. I'm going to rewatch my favorites of the series now, and just be grateful they didn't include Reylo's kiss from The Rise of Skywalker on the kissing list.

I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[RumBelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Covering through The Rise of Skywalker, this book was a treasure trove of trivia, in a myriad of categories.

The book had broad chapters that covered things like people, vehicles and places, and then within those broad chapters were smaller ones, that focused on individual characters, ships and locations. Some interesting examples are characters who were holograms, ships that exploded and locations for Rebel Bases. The note each movie the specific item was mentioned or shown in as well, as a reference.

I did find an interesting phenomenon though, the book covered through The Rise of Skywalker, but not all incidents pertaining to a specific thing were mentioned. One example was a section on Lando's best moments. They mentioned his time on Pasana, but not when he brought the rescue fleet to Exegol Something similar happened with Wedge, they listed every movie he was in but Rise of Skywalker. The omissions were a little odd.

This was a highly entertaining book, it was fun to read cover to cover, but would also be useful on trivia night.

[Michelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

How can a list of Star Wars trivia be this boring?

Well, for starters, the lists themselves are boring. Best quotes is a category? Best Yoda quotes? Guess what? You heard every one of them. They are quotable for a reason, but this is just lazy. If quote are needed, at least throw in some from minor characters.

The trivia is only from the movies, and some is not even accurate. When Palpatine was listed as a hero who needed to be rescued, I gave up. There’s a little blurb that doesn’t bother explaining the whole situation, which honestly makes it look like the author didn’t actually pay attention to the movie.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

My family and I are huge Star Wars fans. We've watched all the movies and shows and actually went to Walt Disney World in Florida specifically to visit Galaxy's Edge. So when I saw this book on NetGalley I knew I just had to have it.

What a fun book for fans and newcomers to the franchise as well. Full of fun facts, trivia and photos, it provided hours of entertainment for the whole family! Definitely recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group (Becker and Mayer) for providing a digital copy in return for an honest, unbiased review.

[Dermot Lane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lists aren’t my thing. It’s pretty dry. It was nice to read about Star Wars but I already knew most of it. I liked the section about everything else that’s not movies but it would have been nice to expanded stuff throughout. The rest is just about the movies. It’s a good looking book and would probably look great as a physical copy on my coffee table. If I would buy it. It’s nice on a tablet but too big for the screen.

[Tim · Rating 2 out of 5]

I guess this book was not meant for me. Some of the lists were really interesting, but most of them seemed to have been randomly selected ('list of other significant vessels'). The book also contains a lot of omissions and mistakes. A few examples, it doesn't mention Wedge's appearance in Episode IX, it gives several vehicles incorrect names, tree mistakes are made on the pages that identify Warwick Davis' characters in 'Solo' ...

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Star Wars trivia (mostly from the 11 live action films) compiled as lists, nothing deeper than that. A fun quick read for Star Wars fans but you're not going to learn anything new. Some of my favorites? See below.

List of Objects and People Destroyed by Kylo Ren (Temper, Temper)
List of C-3PO's Fears
The Outlandish Hairdos and Luscious Locks of the Galaxy
All the Ways R2-D2 has Rescued the Heroes
The Major Bad Guys of The Star Wars Galaxy
Lando Calrissian's Smoothest Moves

[Sobia A Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great must read book for any fan of Star Wars. Contains lists on anything pertaining to all the current live- action movies, including Solo and Rogue One. This can be read as a quick read through or in depth for analysis (for the die hard fans).

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really fun collection of information from the Galaxy Far Far Away! Nice pictures and the information is grouped in a fun ways.

[Mark Clarkson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must for any Star Wars fan