Star Wars: Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor is a hardcover reference title written by Ryder Windham and Adam Bray that takes an in-depth look at the impact of stormtroopers on the Star Wars franchise, from the films to popular culture. It was published by HarperDesign on October 24, 2017.
Publisher's summary[]
Foreword by John Boyega
Just in time for the next blockbuster, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, this unique and beautifully designed compendium with removable features traces one of the franchise's most iconic characters — the stormtrooper — from initial development through all nine Star Wars movies to their many iterations in TV, comics, videogames, novels, and pop-culture.
Star Wars: A New Hope, the very first installment in the beloved science-fiction series, introduced the Imperial stormtroopers—the army of the fearsome and tyrannical Galactic Empire. Charged with establishing Imperial authority and suppressing resistance, these terrifying, faceless, well-disciplined soldiers in white have become a universal symbol of oppression.
Star Wars Stormtroopers explores these striking warriors and their evolution in depth for the first time. Ryder Windham and Adam Bray trace the roots of their creation and design, and explore how these elite troops from a galaxy far, far away have been depicted in movies, cartoons, comics, novels, and merchandizing.
Filled with photographs, illustrations, story boards, and other artwork, this lavish officially licensed book comes complete with removable features, including posters, stickers, replica memorabilia and more, making it an essential keepsake for every Star Wars fan, as well as military, design, and film aficionados.
Development[]
The original title was Star Wars Stormtroopers: The Ultimate Guide, but author Adam Bray confirmed that the title was changed.[3]
Media[]
Editions[]
- ISBN 9780062681171; October 24, 2017; HarperDesign; US hardcover[2]
- ISBN 9780062681188; October 24, 2017; HarperDesign; US eBook[2]
Cover gallery[]
Appearances[]
| Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
| Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
Characters
Canon characters
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Legends characters
Droid models
Canon droids
Legends droids
Locations
Canon locations
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Legends locations
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Organizations and titles
Canon organizations and titles
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Legends organizations and titles
Sentient species
Canon species
Legends species
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Vehicles and vessels
Canon vehicles
Legends vehicles
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Weapons and technology
Canon technology
Miscellanea
Legends miscellanea
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Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑
Adam Bray (@authoradambray) on Twitter: "My new book spotted in the wild for the first time at the @HarperCollins booth @NY_Comic_Con... w/ behind the scenes of all the new movies." (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Wars Stormtroopers on Harper Collins Publishers' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Veracruz — Interview with Adam Bray on Blogspot (backup link)
