"The Force is strong in this one."
Anakin Skywalker, otherwise known as Darth Vader, is arguably the central character in George Lucas's Star Wars story arc. His rise to Jedi power, descent into the temptations of the dark side of the Force, and ultimate redemption by his son Luke make for a fantastic modern myth, science fiction style.
This book and action figure set is a must-have for serious collectors--it's big and beautifully packaged in a pyramidal box. The 12" Anakin Skywalker action figure represents him as he appeared at the end of Return of the Jedi, when his spirit form stood alongside fellow departed Jedi masters Obi Wan Kenobi and Yoda. The illustrated book is a delightful tour of the part of Darth Vader's story that appeared in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. (The information about young Anakin is gleaned from Lucas's early story concepts rather than the new movies.) An extensive catalog of Vader collectibles completes the package.
San Francisco Examiner
May The Force Be With You. 'Anakin Skywalker-The Story of Darth Vader,' a 'Star Wars Masterpiece Edition' including an illustrated history and a 'large collection figure' of the dread Vader himself, played in the three Star Wars films by David Prowse, is the perfect gift for friends obsessed with George Lucas' inspired rendering of the Flash Gordon cycles of his youth, complemented by Joseph Campbell's murky mytholodizing. Besides the Vader doll, this is a definitive look at the tragic figure the book's author, Stephen J. Sansweet (collaborating with Daniel Wallace and Josh Ling) refers to as 'the poster boy for villainy ... his was the costume that kids wanted to wear at Halloween.
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