The Star Wars Trilogy Leatherbound Classics Hardcover – January 1, 2012

Must have for fan's!

So, I had continued after I finished Episode III of the prequel trilogy; pausing only to fit in "Shadows of the Empire" after "Empire Strikes Back," and you really get a feel of where George wanted to take this series. Episode IV had a bit of racism in it - when it came to describing the Jawas and the droids - how the droids were forbidden from the cantinas. You also get a bit clearer context to Luke's training on Dagobah in that he could have been training with Yoda for about a year.In "Return of the Jedi," Ben tells Luke (from his spirit form) that Owen was his brother - and you wonder if that was Ben sugarcoating his words "from his own point of view," that borders on manipulation as Owen hated Ben during Luke's upbringing - just a surprise to read.It's also interesting too how Han gives his "smuggler reformed" speech to the Ewoks before they are accepted as part of the tribe. Things that probably should have been included in the movies.

To those who wants the feeling of being thrilled to perpetuate even after the Star Wars: Rogue One film, this is exactly the perfect book for you.The dramatic ending left us wanting more from the spin-off film but it is just fortunate that it is a prequel of a Star Wars Trilogy done on the 70’s and 80’s.I chose to read the book in lieu of watching its movie counterpart, despite its great review, to avoid beind dismayed ove the poor visual graphics during the era where CGI has not yet went to its inception.I am reading the book instead because by doing so I could easily compensate for the lack of technology with my unlimited imagination where CGI and visual effects could all be created instanteneously into my mind.The story in this book immediatelly continues where the Rogue One left off. It is where when Princess Leia Organa, a senator from the planet of Aldeearan recieved the most vital transmission that could save the rebellion and the galaxy from imminent extermination.This trilolgy revolves around the three major characters. The Corellian smuggler with his inseparable anthropoidal furred creature named Chewbacca, Princess Leia Organa and the youngster from the land of Tatooine, Luke Skywalker. The last remaining Jedi of the galaxy who went under the tutelage of the most senior Jedi trainer Yoda hoping that Luke will be the chosen one who could bring balance to the force.I found the book to be really entertaining for some of its portion that is humurous that never failed to made me chuckle a bit and it also prompted me to feel sad at times especially the conclusion of the book. It made me realise that no matter how evil a person might be, there is always good in him somewhere in the deep of his core that can be unlocked only by receprocating his evil with goodness.As always Star Wars is an allegory of the politcal, social and economic realities of this world. It can also be related even in this recent times where oppression and even extermination is the order of the day. This book aims to galvanised its readers to stand for what is just and right no matter the consequences and to achieve an end risk and sacrifice is necessary.

I enjoy the original trilogy of films, and these novelizations I thought were pretty unique. I liked the novelizations for "A New Hope" and "Empire Strikes Back", but did not care for "The Return of the Jedi" (mainly because I did not care for James Kahn's writing- he seemed to lack the kind of fun and excitement that Star Wars is supposed to be).

this trilogy book as really nice! the cover is very cool and im pumped to read it again

I have been home sick for a good story and got three. I love the movies and have always wanted to read the novelizations to them. I got sick and am needing to be resting for at least a week. So I decided I should read. I bought this at this ridiculously amazing price! I have been passing the time away diving into these stories I have loved my whole life. I also loooove the cover art. It gives an old 70s 80s feel to it.

A classic. Actually read the prequel trilogy and then this and watched all the movies again at the same time from episode !-VI. It brought the story fully to light for me. I enjoyed it all thoroughly. Movies are incomplete. They can't show you the depth of the character, their thoughts and feeling. The scene that especially got me was at the end when Darth Vader saved Luke and his and Luke's thoughts and feelings were portrayed. The whole story was the tragedy of Anakin. I didn't get it/ feel it back then but reading and watching again, I truly felt sorrow for Anakin's life and the tragedy of it. There was also the tragedy of the fall of the Republic. We are all flawed and the rule of law breaks down when hearts turn cold and corruption wins. The rule of law is only as good as the people who live by the spirit of it

Watching Star Wars movies is always an epic event, but reading the stories is an even more personal experience. I don't want to give out any spoilers or too much information, because I think it is important for readers to approach the books with an open mindset. I happen to love everything Star Wars because I believe in The Force, I believe in magic, and I believe in the perseverance of humanity. I have a true love for Luke Skywalker who embodies all I believe a magician or Jedi should be--someone who is a brave protector, defender, and enemy, but also someone who loves those around him and who is loyal to his friends. I only read a little at a time because I don't want to read it so fast that the adventure is over! I love George Lucas and I love Star Wars, and I'm very happy to own this trilogy.