Star Wars: The Complete Vader is the definitive book on the history, myth, and cultural impact of Darth Vader. From his early development in the first Star Wars film by George Lucas, to the new legends created in comics, videogames, and novels, to his ongoing appearances on everything from television commercials to bedspreads, Vader presents a complete view in all his incarnations as the Dark Lord of the Sith. Going beyond the films to cover his further adventures in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, the book combines new insight with exclusive interviews and photographs from the Lucasfilm Archives. Interactive reproductions of rare memorabilia fire the imagination, while pages packed with never-seen-before images explore the world’s endless fascination with the notorious Darth Vader.
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Ryder Windham is a former editor of Star Wars comics and has written more then fifty Star Wars books, including Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force and The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader. He is also and instructor and the Certificate Advisor for the Comic and Sequential Art Certificate Program at Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education.
Peter Vilmur is the co-author of The Star Wars Vault and The Star Wars Poster Book, both written with Stephen J. Sansweet. He has written for Star Wars Insider magazine, StarWars.com, and IndianaJones.com, and is currently an editor at Lucas Online.
Peter Vilmur is the co-author of The Star Wars Vault and The Star Wars Poster Book, both written with Stephen J. Sansweet. He has written for Star Wars Insider magazine, StarWars.com, and IndianaJones.com, and is currently an editor at Lucas Online.
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19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By BlagoSucks
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Who will ever forget the first time they saw Darth Vader. Having grown up in the 70's as a child, Star Wars was the ultimate movie experience, and Vader was the ultimate villain. I was lucky enough to pre-order this book and receive the slipcased version of this hardcover masterpiece!!!
Once you get a hand on this book its almost impossible to put it down... the pictures that illustrate the souns are fantastic and the binding for such a large book is impressive!!! If you love Star Wars, you will love this book!
This hardcover book is full of interesting facts and information on this hated enemy of the Rebel alliance. This is a must have collectable and rare find of a book!!! If you can afford a copy, snag one of these! You won't regret it!!!!
Once you get a hand on this book its almost impossible to put it down... the pictures that illustrate the souns are fantastic and the binding for such a large book is impressive!!! If you love Star Wars, you will love this book!
This hardcover book is full of interesting facts and information on this hated enemy of the Rebel alliance. This is a must have collectable and rare find of a book!!! If you can afford a copy, snag one of these! You won't regret it!!!!
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Skuldren
Format:Hardcover
The Complete Vader is a great read for any Star Wars fan. Authors Ryder Windham and Pete Vilmur did a great job of keeping the book fun to read and avoiding a dry historical account. The book has lots of fun facts about Vader and Star Wars. Yet there is a lot more to the book than the story when you take into account the tons of beautiful artwork and photos that are included. From Ralph McQuarrie prints and sketches, to behind-the-scenes pictures of the actors and Vader promotional shoots, there is a lot to enjoy. For collectors, a lot of Vader merchandise is also covered. On top of it all, there's also a lot of fun interactive elements such as fold out pictures, hidden pockets with loose articles, and even copies of film cells. Definitely a book that's worth the money.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By P.D.
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
when i saw this book on here, my jaw dropped and i had to have it. waited by the door and it finally came. it is a big book, nice hardcover with vader from front to back. just amazing pictures and details of how vader was born and up til today. the concept photos and background of how he began is amazing. totally changes your outlook on star wars as a whole. plus amazing extras such as hand written script of luke i am your father scene, pop out posters, just too many extras to write down. if you love star wars and the dark lord then you must have this. who cares what the price is, just click order and wait by the door til it comes. thank you for your time and may the force be with you.......
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended!
i bought this for my husband. he absolutely loved the book. he was extremely happy that book came well packaged with little to no damage to the book.
Published 3 months ago by ELIZABETH
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you love Star Wars, you will love this book!
Bought this as a gift for a die hard Star Wars fan and he absolutely loved it. The book was loaded lots of little known and fun facts about Vader and Star Wars. It is a must have.
Published 3 months ago by X-mas Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential for any Vader fan
I grew up with Star Wars and it is my all time favorite movie. So much so that no one will play Star Wars Trivia with me! My nephew tried once, it was was a massacre. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CP
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gift
receiver said he loved it, darth info, great for star wars lovers. . . . . . . . . .
Published 3 months ago by lrw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome and Amazing!
Very nicely done artwork and interactive pages fill this amazing book! We originally found it for $70 at a local bookstore in our town but found it here for much less! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Shanna M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Great quality, superb design. Containing very interesting stuff you probably did not know.
Amazing for kids or grown up fans!!!
Amazing for kids or grown up fans!!!
Published 4 months ago by Roman Jimenez Marenco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hubby loved it
Very well made. Tells the history of Vader with many color pictures throughout. Everything from designing of his costume to actors who played him.
Published 4 months ago by Lori A. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Star Wars Book
Great gift for a Vader fan! A must for any Star Wars collection. Pictures are very nice to look at as you peruse Vader's history.
Published 4 months ago by Robert S Strahan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome book for any Vader Fan
I purchased this as a gift for the Vader fan in my life and he absolutely loved it. There are posters and cards which you can take out of the book to display, and it's full of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Riotgirrl73
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
You want to know all-about Darth Vader in all of your apparitions? This is a masterpiece. The arts inside are amazing.. Love, love
Published 4 months ago by Lucas Oro Rebonato
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