Starlog: "Star Wars" Technical Journal

by Shane Johnson

Providing a guide to the Star Wars science-fiction universe, this book explores recent issues, news, films and television previews. It also includes articles on the special-effects secrets of Industrial Light & Magic, and interviews with actors, writers and directors. Eight-page pull-out sections reveal details of production artwork.;The book features a range of technology running through all the films, from stormtroopers and All-Terrain Transport to the Death Star exterior and interior, and from Probe Droids to blaster weapons, speeder bikes and Vader's Lightsaber.

Genres: Star Wars, Science Fiction, Reference, Fiction, Fantasy, Art

192 pages, Hardcover

First published March 31, 1995

About the author

Shane Johnson is an American author best known for the novel Ice.

He has written several critically acclaimed and award-winning books, as well as reference books for the Star Trek and Star Wars franchises.

Reviews

[John Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is just what it says on the cover. Did you ever wonder how a lightsaber works or an X-Wing? This book has detailed in universe explanations for all your major ships,blasters and other tech.

[Shane Simmons · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well-illustrated guide to the technical side of Star Wars. I'd recommend it to any Star Wars fan.

Contents include maps of Tatooine, plans for the Millennium Falcon, Jabba's Palace, stormtroopers, diagrams of the Star Destroyers, and a great deal more.

[Matt Hartzell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now we're certainly reaching the upper eschalons of nerdery.

[Sarah A · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful technical book with detailed fold out blueprints and wonderful bright colors and interesting facts for all Star Wars fans whether young or old!

[Little Timmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tech book for all the star wars fans. nice detailed listing of ships, weapons and various tech. Very recommended