A Guide to the Star Wars Universe by Bill Slavicsek 1994 Second Edition Paperback

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A Guide to the Star Wars Universe by Bill Slavicsek is the 1994 second edition, revised and expanded, published by Del Rey and Ballantine Books as an illustrated paperback reference to the Star Wars universe.

This hefty 495 page guide covers characters, planets, alien species, starships, weapons, battles, books, games, and other parts of the Star Wars world known when this edition was published. Entries are arranged for quick reference, with plenty of line illustrations and cross references.

It is the sort of book you can open while reading a Star Wars novel and finally figure out who, what, or where a name belongs.

Details

  • Item: Star Wars reference book
  • Title: A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
  • Author: Bill Slavicsek
  • Illustrator: not confirmed from photos
  • Publisher: Del Rey, Ballantine Books, New York
  • Publication Year: 1994
  • Edition and Printing: Second edition, revised and expanded. Copyright page states First Edition: March 1994 and shows number line 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20.
  • Format and Binding: Illustrated softcover paperback
  • Dust Jacket: Not issued with this paperback format
  • Pages: 495
  • Genre: Star Wars reference, science fiction film reference
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: 0-345-38625-6, ISBN 13 9780345386250
  • Dimensions: 8 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 inches x 1 inch

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

  • Graded Good: Complete and intact with noticeable wear, while remaining clean and fully usable as a reference copy.
  • Pages are clean and all text remains easy to read.
  • Interior pages shown are firmly held and the printed text and illustrations remain clear.
  • The front and back cover artwork remains bright and recognizable.
  • The book retains its full 495 page reference text and illustrated format.

Issues / Wear

  • The softcover has curling, creasing, rubbing, and edge wear, especially at the corners.
  • A couple of pages have curled corners.
  • The page block shows noticeable age toning and yellowing.
  • The front cover has a pronounced upward curl when the book is lying flat.

Condition Grade Key

  • Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
  • Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
  • Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
  • Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

This 1994 edition captures the Star Wars universe during the years when novels, games, comics, and other stories were rapidly expanding what fans knew beyond the original films.

It suits a reader who enjoys the older Star Wars Expanded Universe, or someone building a shelf of reference books from that era.

This copy is especially useful as a working reference because the pages remain clean and readable despite the visible cover wear.

Sometimes the best Star Wars book is simply the one that tells you who everyone is.

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