Междузвездни войни: Бунтовниците илюстрована енциклопедия

Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary #14

by Adam Bray, Адам Брей

Завръщане в далечната галактика...

В илюстрованата енциклопедия "Междузвездни войни: Бунтовниците" ще откриеш всичко за началото на епичната битка срещу Империята.

Ще срещнеш нови смели герои и безмилостни злодеи, ще се запознаеш с невиждани досега космически кораби и ще посетиш вълнуващи нови светове.

Енциклопедията съдържа предговор от изпълнителния продуцент на "Бунтовниците" Дейв Филони, както и уникален поглед зад кулисите на сериала!

Genres: Star Wars, Art, Fiction, Reference, Science Fiction, Picture Books

128 pages

First published July 21, 2014

About the author

Adam Bray, Author, Travel Writer, Adventurer
Adam Bray is the USA Today and Amazon Best-Selling author of nearly 20 official Star Wars, Marvel and LEGO books. He has also contributed to nearly 40 books on travel in Southeast Asia and has been called a 'Modern Indiana Jones' by CNN.
From working with great apes, to finding lost temple ruins in Vietnam, to writing in a galaxy far, far away...
Adam Bray writes a lot of books. He is the author of the first comprehensive licensed reference books for the Marvel Cinematic universe, including the Marvel Studios Visual Dictionary, the Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia and Marvel Studios 101. Adam is also a co-author of the cornerstone reference books for Marvel Comics, including the flagship Marvel Encyclopedia (with a forward written by the late, great Stan Lee), Ultimate Marvel, and Marvel: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know.
Fortunately Adam is a life-long Star Wars fan, because he's written even more Star Wars books than Marvel. Adam is the author of the official guides to Disney XD’s Star Wars Rebels animated TV series (with a forward written by Executive Producer Dave Filoni--seen in the lower right photo--and interview exerpts with Simon Kinberg, producer of the X-Men and Deadpool movies). Adam has also co-authored the reference books that define Star Wars canon, including Ultimate Star Wars (with a forward written by actor Anthony Daniels, aka C-3PO), the Star Wars Visual Encyclopedia and Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know (Nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award). He is also the co-author of Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor (with a forward by actor John Boyega, aka “Finn”), the definitive filmmaking history of the Empire’s iconic soldiers, from the earliest appearances of stormtroopers in marketing of the original Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), through merchandising, publishing, games, animation, the 501st Legion, and though seven more live-action films, including Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017). The book features interviews with lots of Star Wars creative talanet, including actors Sam Witwer (Darth Maul, Starkiller) & Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex and all the clone troopers), artists Kilian Plunkett, Terryl Whitlatch and many others. And speaking of stormtroopers, Adam is also proud to be an honorary member of the 501st Legion.
Adam Bray is a life-long fan of LEGO and proud do be associated with their brand. Adam’s LEGO books include DK’s LEGO Star Wars: Into Battle! and LEGO Star Wars: Chronicles of the Force (featuring an exclusive LEGO minifigure from The Force Awakens).
Publicity appearances are a big part of Adam's work. He has survived four national book tours, stopping at around 45 cities to promote his Star Wars and Marvel books. He has appeared as a featured guest, panelist and autographer at Star Wars Celebration (Anaheim, London and Orlando), San Diego Comic-Con (2014, 2015, 2018), New York Comic-Con (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), C2E2 in Chicago (2016) and Fan Expo Vancouver (2018). He also appeared on the Emmy-Nominated “The Star Wars Show” (see the video below). Adam has written numerous articles for StarWars.com and has also been interviewed many times for StarWars.com and Star Wars Insider (the official magazine). His books have been advertised on billboards in Times Square in Manhattan and inside issues of Marvel Comics too.

Reviews

[Neil R. Coulter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love anything about Rebels, so this was a fun book, even though there was little information I didn't already know. It's too bad it only covers the first season.

[Berin Kinsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unlike some reviewers, I'm not complaining that this doesn't have every minor character to hit the screen for one episode or second-guessing why some characters were included and others weren't. It was written for kids. I just like having a book to grab while rewatching the show and wondering "who is that person again?" without having to get on my phone and go to Wookieepedia.

[the fifth annual farkle family fiesta · Rating 5 out of 5]

ate. really interesting to see from an only season one perspective too

[Книжни Криле · Rating 5 out of 5]

Докато всичко живо очаква декемврийската премиера на “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, първия спин-оф филм от Дисни, нека не забравяме и за една друга премиера – тази на третия сезон на сериала „Междузвездни войни: Бунтовниците”. Дейв Филони и компания връщат в канона генерал Траун, феновете спекулират около съдбата на Асока, Дарт Мол се завърна, Канан може би е изгубил зрението си завинаги, а Езра е в опасна близост до Тъмната страна... Не знам кога последно съм бил толкова развълнуван за нова история от лукасовата вселена! А с какво можем да запълним дългите седем дни промеждутък между новите епизоди? Ето ви една идея! Прочетете ревюто на "Книжни Криле":

https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/201...

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contains a lot of filler, and much of the imagery seems to be screenshots taken directly from the show. I was hoping for more concept art, diagrams that do more than point out things like "armored knee guard", sketches, and more content produced exclusively for the book. I would prefer something that expands more on what is seen in the show.

Maybe younger audiences will appreciate this more. The layout and graphic design is well done.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It had phenomenal art from the Star Wars Rebels tv show, plus some of the behind the scenes art at the end of the book. I went into this Rebels visual guide not thinking I would learn anything, but I was wrong. I was happy to learn about the characters ages and other small details that were missed in the show. Also, this book is only the first season of Star Wars Rebels. I recommend reading this book if you enjoy visual guides. :D

[Jocelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An introduction of the world of Star Wars Rebels. Definitive and interesting visual guide.

[Ahdom · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another great Star Wars reference book that give you the rundown on the vehicles and characters that are seen in Rebels. I really liked what Rebels brought to Star Wars, especially that gorgeous ship The Ghost. This book does a great job at giving the details on the components of the show and with awesome hi resolution images. Rebels gets bonus point for using Ralph McQuarrie's original designs to give us something new.

[Hannah · Rating 2 out of 5]

This guidebook really loses out on only covering the first season, especially when the character, tool, ship, and setting designs change so much over the course of the show. There are a few good references but it's mostly immediately out-of-date. Shame that the really interesting part, the concepts and evolution to the final product, was literally only 5 pages.

[Liz (DearBookReader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a fan of Star Wars Rebels, I found this visual guide to be a wealth of information. Being a visual guide, the details in the pictures was amazing. As you read you get to learn about the rebels and their resources. You also get to learn about the Empire, their ships, and other weapons.

[DAYADEW · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's fascinating, and satisfying, but doesn't really contain that much deeper info? I hope the second one's better.

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and well put together for the target audience.

[Rylan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Background info on all of the characters. I think it makes it to the end of season 2 plot? Anyways I have absolutely no reason for reading this aside from life sucks.

[Anna Catherman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute reference book. Although it only covers season one, it's still worth a flip through for due hard Rebels fans.

[Miss Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was nice to see the concept art and hear some of the ideas behind the scenes, but we actually got very little information on the whole from this.

The show's visual style was greatly based on the original concept art of Ralph McQuarrie for the original trilogy, right down to the narrow lightsabers which Ralph had envisioned to be more like rapiers.

It has been 27 years from the invasion of Naboo until the show starts and 14 years since Order 66.


Ezra Bridger is 14 when the show starts. His parents, Mira and Ephraim, spoke out against the Empire and were taken when he was seven. Effectively made an orphan, although the ultimate of his parents is still unknown, Ezra has lived on his own on the streets ever since, relying on his wits and stealing to survive.

Ezra is Force-sensitive; this manifests in his extremely fast reflexes and his "Force-fueled ability to see things just before they happen".

Purpose and family is what he finds with the rebels.


Kanan Jarrus (formerly Caleb Dume) is 28.

Bravery, honor and perseverance. Kanan lost everything with the rise of the Empire and the execution of Order 66. He was only 14 when the Jedi fell, and he never finished his training. He followed Kenobi's message to hide and spent years merely surviving, drifting from world to world. Hera finally got Kanan to join in her fight for a lost way of life.

He is very self-conscious about his past and feels inadequate to be the one to train Ezra. In training Ezra, Kanan is "reclaiming his own journey from student to Jedi Master."

He wears the disguise of a bounty hunter and still wears Jedi boots. (The book says "his" boots, but I feel he must have gotten a new pair along the way because he had to have grown since he was 14.)

Hera Syndulla is a Twi'lek from Ryloth and an accomplished pilot. Now 24, she met Kanan six years ago on Gorse. She is the one who recognizes the strengths of others and is able to draw out the best in them. Without her stabilizing presence or empathetic inspiration, the group would implode at this point. We really need some backstory for these characters. Because what do we really know about Hera? What are her personal motivations for becoming a rebel so young, what is her history with Fulcrum, where did she acquire her ship which she had when she was 18, what happened to her family…


Sabine Wren is a 16 year-old Mandalorian schoolgirl. She is their explosives expert, highly creative and artistic. How did she end up with the Rebels? Why did she leave school? Did she simply disagree with what they were being taught? Did she have an ideological disagreement?

Garazeb (Zeb) Orrelios is approximately 39 and a former member of the Honor Guard of Lasan. He is the only crew member with formal military training. His homeworld was ruthlessly destroyed and his people annihilated by the Empire.

In season two, will we see Zare Leonis again, their inside spy at the cadet academy? Does he ever find out what became of his sister Dhara?

[Radi Radev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Предговорът на тази книга е вдъхновяващ. В него изпълнителният продуцент Дейв Филони описва работата си със самия Джордж Лукас. Също така разкрива как е привлечен цял екип от художници и продуктови специалисти, учили тънкостите на занаята от Лукас. Идеята на книгата е чрез страхотни илюстрации и пояснителен текст да бъдат представени в цялата си красота нови герои и събития от вселената на "Междузвездни войни".

"Силата винаги ще бъде с вас. Винаги."

Във въведението е добавена хронология на събитията свързани с падението на Републиката и основаването на Империята. Всъщност ако бях тийнейджър с удоволствие щях да си изрежа огромните снимки на разрушители и да си ги залепя на стената.
Описани са положителните герои - малка група бунтовници на планетата Лотал. Техните имена са: Езра Бриджър, Сабин Рен, Канан Джаръс, Хера Синдула, Зеб Орелиъс и Чопър (CI-IOP). Все още не съм имал удоволствието да гледам анимационния сериал, по който е създадена енциклопедията, но се надявам скоро да поправя тази грешка.
За мен бе интересно да видя нов вид оръжие - енергийната прашка на Езра.
Всъщност всеки един герой е сниман на две страници от тази огромна като формат енциклопедия. Илюстриран е в цял ръст заедно със своята екипировка и оръжия. Описани са неговият вид, възраст, роден свят, умения и характер.
Впечатли ме бо-бластера на Зеб Орелиъс. Това специфично оръжие има три режима - сгънат вид, режим "бластерна карабина" и режим "бо-жезъл" за близък бой.
Много своеобразен е светлинният меч на Езра Бриджър. В неговата дръжка е вграден бластер.
Що се отнася до войските на империята, досега не знаех, че бронята на щурмоваците е съставена от пластоиди или, че Звездните разрушители са дълги по 1600 м.
Главните злодеи и противници на бунтовниците са агент Калъс, Ареско, Гринт и Инквизитора. Интересен е светлинният меч на Инквизитора. Той има две остриета, които могат да се въртят по ротационен диск създавайки енергийна стена.

http://radiradev.blogspot.com/2014/11...

[Michael Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Star Wars Rebels is the new animated series from the creators of The Clone Wars series. When it debuts in October it will be the first major thing released since Star Wars was acquired by Disney.
This book serves as a guide to the series, introducing the characters, locations, and technology we'll see in the show. Speaking of technology, one of the characters build a blaster into his lightsaber hilt, it's a gunsword.
The show will take place about 14 years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, just prior to A New Hope. It's a time period that hasn't been explored very much so hopefully it can capitalize on that.
I wasn't exactly excited about Clone Wars when it first came out but it ended up being a pretty good show. Hopefully they can build on that and make a show worth watching.

[RumBelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I watched the first season of Rebels, I liked it, but was not overly excited. The second season changed all that, and prompted me to check this book out. I became very interested in the show, it's characters and plot. I loved the addition of Ahsoka as well. This was a very comprehensive guide to the series, characters, ships, locales and more. It gave excellent background info and provided a lot of detail.

[Jennie Machines · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cool, light intro to the Rebels world. Certainly not in depth, but just a glance. The best part would be the couple of pages at the end where a couple of the show designers talk about their inspiration for a few of the character and background into how the show is made. I would definitely love to hear about more of that.

[Christopher · Rating 1 out of 5]

Welcome to a new version of Star Wars....The Rebels.It does have some spoilers near the end,so if you didn't watch it,I wouldn't read the book if I were you.
I read it because I probably wouldn't see the movie for a long time.So the time I see it,I probably wouldn't remember them.

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice book for kids, but the text is pretty boring in that is mainly repeats the things the young fan will already know from watching the cartoons. I enjoyed the last few pages where they talk about how the show is made and the how the characters were developed.

[Sarah A · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took us a long time to read this book as it contains massive amounts of information with detailed pictures and blueprints, training programs, manufacturer details, and so much more!
A really thorough book looking into all aspects of the Star Wars Rebels Universe!

[Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This lavishly illustrated volume suffers by comparison to other such Star Wars references due to the shortage of material - only the first season of Rebels is covered. Still, it is an entertaining look at the successful series.

[Lorraine Der]

Library Catalog

[David Przybylinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good insight to the whole Star Wars Rebels show - been enjoying watching the dvds to catch up

[Rock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has an "A" grade.

[Punkie · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
Reebbbbbbbelllllssss!!!! 😁