{"product_id":"guide-star-wars-universe-1994","title":"A Guide to the Star Wars Universe by Bill Slavicsek 1994 Second Edition Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Guide to the Star Wars Universe\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-sci-fi-books\" title=\"Star Wars reference book\"\u003eStar Wars reference book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Guide to the Star Wars Universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Slavicsek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Del Rey, Ballantine Books, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second edition, revised and expanded. Copyright page states First Edition: March 1994 and shows number line 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated softcover paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not issued with this paperback format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 495\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Wars reference, science fiction film reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-345-38625-6, ISBN 13 9780345386250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 1\/2 inches x 5 1\/2 inches x 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact with noticeable wear, while remaining clean and fully usable as a reference copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean and all text remains easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages shown are firmly held and the printed text and illustrations remain clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front and back cover artwork remains bright and recognizable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe book retains its full 495 page reference text and illustrated format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe softcover has curling, creasing, rubbing, and edge wear, especially at the corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA couple of pages have curled corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe page block shows noticeable age toning and yellowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front cover has a pronounced upward curl when the book is lying flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a reader who enjoys the older Star Wars Expanded Universe, or someone building a shelf of reference books from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy is especially useful as a working reference because the pages remain clean and readable despite the visible cover wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the best Star Wars book is simply the one that tells you who everyone is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. 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