Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide [Hardcover]

Jim Luceno (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up

Since his debut in 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark, fans have followed the adventures of learned scholar and hunky professor Indiana Jones. He is the unlikely action-hero who undertakes perilous adventures involving snakes, rats, spiders, and villains, in order to stop powerful, mystical artifacts from falling into the wrong hands. With a fourth installment underway, fans can brush up on their Indy knowledge and relive the archeologist's best--and worst--moments.

Packed with a wealth of information from all four movies--about the characters, movie story lines, ancient ruins and artifacts, the history, and the mysticism - Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide provides fans with everything they need to know about the unconventional archeologist and his world.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"DK's Ultimate Guide series has proven to be a solid fan favorite, and this one certainly won't be an exception ... DK's Indy Ultimate Guide is essential." -- Library Journal

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (May 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756635004
• ISBN-13: 978-0756635008
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 10.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #43 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Performing Arts > Film

More About the Author

JAMES LUCENO is The New York Times bestselling author of the Star Wars: The New Jedi Order novels Agents of Chaos: Hero's Trial, Agents of Chaos: Jedi Eclipse, and The Unifying Force, as well as Star Wars: Cloak of Deception, and the eBook Darth Maul: Saboteur. He also co-authored the popular ROBOTECH series with his close friend the late Brian Daley. Luceno wrote the film adaptations for The Shadow and The Mask of Zorro. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife and youngest child.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Must for the Indy-phile, May 23, 2008

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E. T. Dexter "Dex1138" (near Salem, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide (Hardcover)

If you're familiar with any DK books, you know what you're in for here: amazing photographs and plenty of information covering Indy's adventures.

In addition to the films, the book also touches on Indy's adventures in comics, video games and the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV show. My only 'complaint' with the book is that the most recent film is not covered in as much detail as the originals.

Otherwise, if you're bothering to read reviews for this book, you should plan on getting it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Indy lovers!, June 10, 2008

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K from PA (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide (Hardcover)

I bought the guide as a gift for my nephew and his father, both HUGE Indy fans, and they love it! It is very comprehensive, especially the Indy time- line, which incorporates all Indy lore, even the Young Indy TV series. Neither my nephew nor my brother can put the book down.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Companion Piece to the Indy Universe..., November 18, 2008

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F. Nava "lover of music and film" (Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide (Hardcover)

I think that this is a great addition to any Indiana Jones catalogue. It is a companion book to all of the movies, tv episodes, books, games, etc. from the Indy universe.

The only complaint I have is that this book does not show the same attention and detail to the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This book was actually released BEFORE the film came out (I got it right when it first went on sale), and it seems like the lack of info on the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was due to either makers not wanting to release too much before the movie actually opened, or the lack of info on the film at the time. Even though characters of the new film are given book time, the actual plot to the movie is missing, leaving the Crystal Skull section a little empty when compared to the rest of the book. That is the only reason why this book was knocked from a solid 5 stars to 4.

But don't let that distract you. There is a WEALTH of information and photos that will satisfy any fan, casual or fanatic. With a subject as great as the Indiana Jones universe (or Star Wars universe for that matter), we are lucky to even have these new films to both reminisce or pass on to OUR kids...