The Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide is a Star Wars Legends reference book written by sound designer Ben Burtt and illustrated by Sergio Aragonés. Its first half is presented as an in-universe book written by Ebenn Q3 Baobab in 6 ABY, and the latter half covers the real-world sounds developed by Burtt. The book was published on August 7, 2001 by Del Rey.
Publisher's summary[]
Whether doing business with the Hutts or trying to get a decent haircut on Coruscant, the Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide is an invaluable tool for galactic travelers. Vividly illustrated by Sergio Aragonés, this handy volume covers the basics, including
- Greetings—H'chu apenkee, o'grandio lust: "Greetings, glorious host" in Huttese. It doesn't hurt to be nice, and it might hurt you not to.
- Travel arrangements—Zat x'ratch keezo bompaz ha sheep: in Bocce, "That scratch was there when I rented the ship."
- Bargaining for your life—Huwaa muaa mumwa: "Can I buy you a drink?" in Wookiee-speak. Try it. It just might work.
A MUST HAVE WHEN TRAVELLING WITHOUT YOUR PROTOCOL DROID!
Bonus!—An exclusive "Behind the Sounds" look at the Star Wars movies from Academy Award–winning Ben Burtt.
Contents[]
- Part One: The Phrase Book
- Introduction
- About the Author
- Greetings and Salutations
- Space Travel
- Survival in Huttese
- How to Deal with Ewoks
- Communications with Wookiees
- The Basics When It Comes Down to Droids
- Jawas Can Be Your Friends
- Sand People or Worse
- Underwater with Gungans
- Exposing Yourself to the Neimoidians
- Getting a Haircut
- Part Two: Behind the Sounds
- Appendix: Selected Alien Language Scenes From Star Wars
Media[]
Editions[]
- ISBN 9780553392883;[2] August 7, 2001; Del Rey; US paperback[1]
- ISBN 9780345440747; August 7, 2001; Del Rey; US paperback[1]
Cover gallery[]
Appearances[]
Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
Characters
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Organisms
Droid models
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Events
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Locations
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Organizations and titles
Sentient species
Vehicles and vessels
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Weapons and technology
Miscellanea
Sources[]
- Today's Traveler - The Art of Dealing with Snivvians — HoloNet News Vol. 531 #51 (content now obsolete; backup link)
- From Boonta to Baobab: Droids and the Star Wars Prequels on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Tusken Raiders: Meet Tatooine's Menacing Desert Dwellers on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Star Wars: Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)
- ↑ Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide, first printing
External links[]
- Star Wars: Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link)