Star wars saga hc novel part 4, star wars published 1976 by del rey books. This book has a small pinhole tear in the top right of cover. Please note that gutter code is an informal name used by book collectors. A star wars story spoiler thread by lizzie 11 posts 16 views last updated jul 01, 2018 10. A science fiction book club version with fullbleed art by john berkey landed in late 77, along with the classic gold hardcover with that familiar berkey. Sculpting a galaxy limited edition book by lorne peterson. As to which is considered the real first edition cover, its worth noting this article uses a picture of the gold cover. Just this week, jason frys longawaited novelization of star wars.
Inside the star wars model shop features more than 300 fullcolor photographs and illustrations from the lucasfilm archives, models from all six films, interviews, images and text with concept sculptors, an overview of the ilm model shop from 1976 through today and numerous gatefolds of the most loved models. Star wars, arguably the greatest scifi epic of all time, has become a popcultural phenomenon. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker hc 1976. It has a rubpeel on the black lettering of authors name. Book club edition printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket. Now that weve finished rots, were moving on to anh. Later reprints and book club editions are not valuable. It continues a major star wars tradition of book adaptations, which began with 1977s star wars the first issue of marvels millionselling comic adaptation hit shelves on april 12, 1977 before the may 25, 1977, debut of the film but even that was predated by the release. This edition, published in october 1977, followed the 1976 ballantine books paperback original and a hardbound edition released by the science fiction book club in late june or early july 1977. Every star wars fan has a dream of owning a rare piece of star wars history. Ariel from the writeup and pix in universe it looks like you have the science fiction book club edition of the hardcover. If that sounds good to you, join in there is always room for star wars fans in my book club. It stars the main cast of the original star wars and introduces the character of boba fett, who appeared in.
The first trade edition of star wars was not printed until after the release of both the paperback and this book club version. From the adventures of luke skywalker, was published by ballantine books and exclusively released as part of the science fiction book clubs august 1976 lineup. Star wars hardcover books with dust jacket for sale in stock ebay. Star wars george lucas 1976 1st first edition original. All life forms from across the galaxy are welcome, just please follow the rules or well blast you into oblivion. I suggested rstarwarsbookclub and after that found out this sub actually exists. This is kind of the first literary adaptation of any star wars movie. To mark the release of the last jedi book, looks back at the many editions of. Mar 09, 2018 it continues a major star wars tradition of book adaptations, which began with 1977s star wars. I had originally borrowed it from a library but it was never able to be returned because my younger stepbrothers at the time got their hands on it and destroyed the scene montage. The star wars holiday special is a 1978 american television special set in the universe of the star wars sciencefiction media franchise. In late 1976, ballantine books published the first edition of star wars. Welcome to the star wars book club, the place to discuss star wars books as a group, one at a time. The book was credited to george lucas, creator of the star wars universe, and the screenwriter of the first film in the saga.
Both given here are taken from the sfbc announcement flyer. Star wars 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. It adapts the film of the same name, and it was based on the screenplay by george lucas. Contains the allimportant letter code of s27 in the gutter of page 183. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker by george. Star wars the empire strikes back book club edition bce true 1st.
More information about this seller contact this seller 22. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker hc 1976 novel. I am a fan who loves to read book after book, which is at a whopping 114 star wars novels, filling my brain with a huge amount of information surrounding the star wars universe. A continuation of the star wars saga, novelization of the movie with facsimile painting of harrison ford and carrie fisher on front cover, movie credits on blurb page. It was adapted into comic book form for marvel comics in 1983 as a 4 issue. This particular edition is from 1978, so for 1978 standards, it is quite the formidable piece of merchandising. Original coveredition of the 1976 star wars novelization. Original sales receipt included from science fiction book club. Selection of the science fiction book club for august 1977. For me, this book is the book that started my love to read. It seems that you stopped being active halfway through a book last year.
Book club edition printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by doubleday for its various book clubs. Signed by author 0345428501 has some shelfwear, else like new. From the adventures of luke skywalker 1st edition, 2nd printing from del rayballantine books june 1977, printed in the us. From the adventures of luke skywalker is the original title of the novelization of the 1977 film star wars. Book is very firm and tight like it was purchased but never opened or read. As a kid, i watched all of the movies multiple times. Details about star wars george lucas 1976 1st first edition original rare paperback excellent. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker by lucas, george. George lucas is listed as the author, though the book was actually ghostwritten by alan dean foster and adapted from lucass screenplay. Unlike the modern era, star wars saw its paperback release hit shelves before the hardcover. The first edition paperback is listed at 90 usd if in very good shape. Star wars 1st book club edition george lucas 1976 hardcover s33. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker by lucas. This is the novelization of the first star wars film, later retitled star wars.
The novelization was first published on november 12, 1976 by ballantine books, prior to the films 1977 release. Novelization of the feature film directed by george lucas illustrated with film stills. The first issue of marvels millionselling comic adaptation hit shelves on april 12, 1977 before the may 25, 1977, debut of the film but even that was predated by the release of the novelization. Ghostwritten by alan dean foster, based on the screenplay by george lucas.
Return of the jedi is the final installment of the original star wars trilogy. A few people over at rstarwarscantina are talking about doing a star wars book club thing, reading all nine skywalker saga novelisations over the next nine months and discussing the books. The rots discussion thread is still live and will remain pinned for the rest of the month. Make offer star wars han solo and the lost legacy 1980 book club edition hc dust jacket dj star wars. Adorned only with conceptual art by ralph mcquarrie, it did not set the literary world on fire. However, i had never read the books up until christmas of 2012 when i received a hardback edition of the star wars trilogy. Signed on the first title page by walter jon williams. Star wars, episode iv a new hope november 12, 1976. Prose is simple and some of the details are sorta wrong, but its cool to see some images from the famous deleted scenes in print form. The book features the gorgeous cover art by the great ralph mcquarrie. Star wars publication order reading list 19761995 0 i believe the best way to experience the star wars universe is to read, watch, or listen to it in the same way it unfolded. From the adventures of luke skywalker hardcover published august 1977 by del reythe ballantine publishing group, a division of random house, inc. What am i up against trying to find a first edition star wars paperback. From the adventures of luke skywalker, a novel by george lucas.
From the adventures of luke skywalker, is a legends novel written by alan dean foster. Sw from the adventures of luke skywalker hc 1976 rebelscum. The book was first published on november 12, 1976 several months before the film was released. This book club edition is the first hardcover printing of the original classic. It was adapted into comic book form for marvel comics in 1983 as a 4 issue limited series and later collected into a graphic novel. Dust cover in fine shape with just minor wearing on edges. Directed by steve binder, it was the first star wars spinoff film, set between the events of the original film and the empire strikes back 1980. No jacket phil collins doesnt wear a jacket either, did you know that. The mandalorian, join the star wars show book club, and more. Star wars george lucas 1976 1st first edition original rare. I have the bc edition, which has the book club edition printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket, and the 2403 printed at the bottom of the back flap of the dustjacket, but i can find nothing on page 183 of which you have mentioned above. From the adventures of luke skywalker, was published by ballantine books and exclusively released as part of the science fiction book club s august 1976 lineup. Cover art by ralph mcquarrie conceptual artist for the star wars franchise.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. From the adventures of luke skywalker, published six months before the theatrical release of a new hope. Star wars, episode iv a new hope november 12, 1976 edition. Star wars by alan dean foster, first edition abebooks.
George lucas star wars 1976 del rey book club edition s31 on p. A science fiction book club version with fullbleed art by john berkey. According to the publication dates the ralph mcquarrie adventures of luke skywalker cover was published nov. From the adventures of luke skywalker, published in 1976 and includes the scene montage in the middle of the book. Science fiction book club 2403, hardcover, 183 pages.
We will be reading star wars books for foreseeable future. Star wars adventures of luke skywalker 1st ed bce s33 1976 hcdj. The first true hardcover edition, titled star wars. The science fiction book club hardcover edition of the original star wars novelization 1976 the first true hardcover edition, titled star wars.
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