The Clone Wars Visual Guide Special Edition (with ...

DK's renowned Eyewitness style brings the characters, costumes, droids, and gadgetry of the Star Wars universe to life in astonishing visual detail. Highly defined, annotated imagery shows and explains the culture, background, and technology of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Since the first time we heard Luke Skywalker ask Obi-Wan Kenobi "You fought in the Clone Wars!?" in Episode IV: A New Hope, fans the world over have been wondering exactly what the Clone Wars were and what clones in combat would look like. On August 15th, 2008, with the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, much will be explained. The Clone Wars take place between Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Lucasfilm is now bringing the wars to life in an all-new CGI animated series. The theatrical release will launch this groundbreaking computer-generated animated series, which will then debut on Cartoon Network and TNT in the fall. New characters like female Padawan Ahsoka Tano join old favorites Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Count Dooku, General Grievous, and others as the Jedi cross lightsabers with the dark side yet again.This special collectors edition features several additions not available in the mass market version of the book, including: Exclusive cover printed on 150gsm glossy art paper. 6-page Lightsaber gatefold showcasing the different character lightsabers featured in The Clone Wars. Card pocket on inside back cover containing 5 photographic paper sheets showcasing selections of artwork from the noses of Republic Gunships as featured in the movie and TV show. Autographed book plate label signed by author James Fry. Printed on high-end 150gsm matte art paper.