Warning: This infobox has missing parameters: followed by, title, preceded by, release date and unrecognized parameters: book title, publish date Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition is an canon reference book written by Adam Bray, Cole Horton, Patricia Barr, Daniel Wallace, Ryder Windham and Matt Jones, with a foreword by Anthony Daniels. The book is an updated edition of the 2015 book Ultimate Star Wars, and was published on October 4, 2019 by DK Publishing.
On May 4, 2019, the title was revealed to be part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker publishing program. It includes a sneak peek at material from Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.[2]
Publisher's summary
The definitive guide to the Star Wars universe.
This fully updated, comprehensive, and detailed encyclopedia explores the characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology found throughout the entire Star Wars galaxy. Ultimate Star Wars New Edition is an in-depth visual guide packed full of exhaustive information about Star Wars, including The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Star Wars: Resistance. All the characters are covered, from Darth Vader to Yoda, along with all the popular vehicles, such as the Millennium Falcon, and all the important events that provide the foundations for the exciting Star Wars story. Ultimate Star Wars New Edition is the ideal go-to resource for fans who wish to brush up on their Star Wars knowledge, and for a new generation of fans eager to start their journey into a galaxy far, far away....
Continuity
- Quay Tolsite's homeworld is stated as Kessel. However, Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide previously listed it as Oba Diah.[3]
- The 2017 reference book Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded re-restablished Sabine Wren's homeworld as Krownest.[4] However, Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition still lists it as Mandalore, as in the original 2015 edition of Ultimate Star Wars.[5]
- Project Harvester is misspelled as "Project Harvestor."
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9781465479006; October 4, 2019; DK Publishing; US hardcover[1]
Cover gallery
Appearances
Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
Characters
Organisms
Droid models
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Events
Locations
Organizations and titles
Sentient species
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Vehicles and vessels
Weapons and technology
Miscellanea
Bibliography
- Lucasfilm Unveils Complete 'Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Publishing Program – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Books Revealed, Plus YOUR Star Wars Day Messages on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- 16 of Our Favorite Star Wars Books for Children and Young Readers on StarWars.com (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars, New Edition Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition on Penguin Random House's official website (Star Wars, New Edition backup link (Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition) not verified!)
- ↑ Lucasfilm Unveils Complete 'Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Publishing Program – Exclusive on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide
- ↑ Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
- ↑ Ultimate Star Wars
External links
- Star Wars, New Edition Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition on Penguin Random House's official website (Star Wars, New Edition backup link (Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition) not verified!)