As to which is considered the real first edition cover, its worth noting this article uses a picture of the gold cover. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. Consequently, the book club edition of the original star wars novel, and for that matter any star wars novel, is not valuable. It was ghost written by alan dean foster, but first credited to the films writerdirector george lucas, then in later editions credited alan. Feb 29, 2016 the original 1976 star wars trailer, carefully restored with cleaned footage and scenes from star wars despecialized edition remastered. As a kid, i watched all of the movies multiple times. Random house, 1976 this is it, the scarce, quite scacre first edition of the star wars story with the original cover. Buy star wars 1st edition paperback fiction books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This book club edition is the first hardcover printing of the original classic.
No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. From the adventures of luke skywalker 1st edition, 2nd printing from del rayballantine books june 1977, printed in the us. A square solid tight clean unopened as new set still in original publisher shrinkwrap. In 1979, ballantine books then the sole licensed publisher of star wars novels and most tieins published two versions of this book. From the adventures of luke skywalker, and it was released on november 12, 1976. It has a rubpeel on the black lettering of authors name. In addition spectre of the past and vision of the past are included. This is a seriously gorgeous book, the ink is vibrant the spine has barely got a thing crack on it.
Jul 17, 2015 its july, the month when star wars fandom turns toward comiccon international in san diego. The first trade edition of star wars was not printed until after the release of. It was first published by ballantine books under the title star wars. Heir to the jedi, kevin hearne, paperback, first edition scifi now 1978 from 2001 to star wars and close encounters of the third kind. However, i had never read the books up until christmas of 2012 when i received a hardback edition of the star wars trilogy. From movie props to action figures made by kenner and lego, there is no shortage of collectible items for all walks of life. This is the book that started it all and it is a first edition. A science fiction book club version with fullbleed art by john berkey landed in late 77, along with the classic gold hardcover with that familiar berkey artwork boxed off, much like the. Ghostwritten by alan dean foster, based on the screenplay by george lucas. It adapts the film of the same name, and it was based on the screenplay by george lucas. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983.
Jul 20, 2017 it is unimaginable now, but the first discussion of star wars at comiccon in 1976 was a lowkey affair that few attended to celebrate both the opening day of the san diego convention, which is. In late 1976, ballantine books published the first edition of star wars. Star wars 1st edition paperback fiction books for sale ebay. The novelization was first published on november 12, 1976. From the adventures of luke skywalker is the original title of the novelization of the 1977 film star wars. Cover art by john berkey, who later did the artwork for the return of the jedi death star battle video game from atari. The first trade edition of star wars was not printed until after the release of both the paperback and this book club version. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker by lucas, george. The science fiction book club hardcover edition of the original star wars novelization 1976 the first true hardcover edition, titled star wars. It continues a major star wars tradition of book adaptations, which began with 1977s star wars the first issue of marvels millionselling comic adaptation hit shelves on april 12, 1977 before the may 25, 1977, debut of the film but even that was predated by the release of the novelization. From the adventures of luke skywalker novelization star wars trilogy 1 1976 novel by alan dean foster and george. Star wars original 1976 paperback by george lucas with ralph. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after.
This will be shipped anywhere usa via usps media mail with tracking. Star wars by alan dean foster, first edition abebooks. Yes, even before a star wars film hit theaters, there were comic. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed. Star wars sprang from the mind of george lucas and lucas alone. Original scenes and elements reused wherever possible. Dust jackets are in excellent condition and books were read once. Some of these items are worth more than an average house and others are almost too embarrassing to even talk about. The first edition paperback is listed at 90 usd if in very good shape. This is the ballantine book that was released before the. From the adventures of luke skywalker, a novel by george lucas. Star wars george lucas 1976 1st first edition original rare. Jaxxon also believed he was a better pilot than han solo. This book is in very good condition with some scuffs light wear please see the photos.
As the popularity for star wars grew, so did the need for merchandise. Free download or read online a new hope pdf epub star wars. Star wars fans have been obsessing over collectibles since a new hope was first released in theaters back in 1977. Star wars the very, very, very first book rebelscum. This is the ballantine book that was released before the movie and has the original ralph mcquarrie cover. Get the best deal for star wars 1st edition books from the largest online selection at. The first edition of the novel was published in december 5th 1976, and was written by alan dean foster.
The force awakens was released today, marking the first of the next three star wars movies in the franchise. The first true hardcover edition, titled star wars. A new hope was ghostwritten by alan dean foster, based on writings from george lucas. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The novels first edition features cover art by ralph mcquarrie, and many later. Other valuable star wars books star wars 1976 1st edition paperback. Of luke skywalker 1st ed bce s33 1976 george lucas. Just this week, jason frys longawaited novelization of star wars.
The dj is unclipped with cover edgewear and scuffing. Book club edition printed at the bottom of the front flap of the dustjacket indicates a printing by doubleday for its various book clubs. From the adventures of luke skywalker, published six months before the theatrical release of a new hope. He is a smugglerpilot who also happens to be a walking and talking rabbit. Its credited to george lucas, but i gather it was actually ghostwritten for him. While the had original copies of mark twain, a bible from the 1700s and awesome things like that, you best know what i took home. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 247 pages and is available in paperback format. Mar 09, 2018 it continues a major star wars tradition of book adaptations, which began with 1977s star wars.
Yes, even before a star wars film hit theaters, there were comic books telling stories of the galaxy far, far away. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. This book has a small pinhole tear in the top right of cover. Jan 16, 2016 all credit goes to teamnegative1 buy star wars on bluray and dvd. The book was first published on november 12, 1976 several months before the film was released. From the adventures of luke skywalker, is a legends novel written by alan dean foster. Later reprints and book club editions are not valuable.
Episode ii, obiwan kenobi and anakin skywalker have just returned from a daring mission on another world. The first issue of marvels millionselling comic adaptation hit shelves on april 12, 1977 before the may 25, 1977, debut of the film but even that was predated by the release of the novelization. Its july, the month when star wars fandom turns toward comiccon international in san diego. All are hardback editions with five of the six being first editions. All credit goes to teamnegative1 buy star wars on bluray and dvd. The main characters of this media tie in, star wars story are luke skywalker. Star wars george lucas 1976 1st first edition original.
Star wars original 1976 paperback by george lucas with. By brian daley 1979 hc dj book club first edition star wars. The star wars franchise depicts the adventures of characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, in which humans and many species of aliens often humanoid coexist with robots, or droids, who may assist them in their daily routines. Star wars, episode iv a new hope november 12, 1976. Star wars, episode iv a new hope november 12, 1976 edition. Ghostwritten by alan dean foster from the screenplay by george lucas. A new hope this was added for the april 10th, 1981 rerelease came out after the book b. The book was credited to george lucas, creator of the star wars universe, and the screenwriter of the first film in the saga.
Ghostwritten by alan dean foster, but credited to george lucas, it was first published on november 12, 1976, by ballantine books, several months before the release of the film. This is the novelization of the first star wars film, later retitled star wars. The book features the gorgeous cover art by the great ralph mcquarrie. Comiccons first star wars panel in 1976 was a sleepy. George lucas is listed as the author, though the book was actually ghostwritten by alan dean foster and adapted from lucass screenplay. The paperback was the first edition of the novelization printed in december 1976. It is unimaginable now, but the first discussion of star wars at comiccon in 1976 was a lowkey affair that few attended to celebrate both the opening day of the san diego convention, which is. First edition 1976 hardcover star wars fiction books. Contains the allimportant letter code of s27 in the gutter of page 183. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker hc 1976. Over time, the movie franchise has grown a huge cultlike following and has become one of the largest movie franchise fan bases in cinema history. But the sfbc edition was the first of the hard cover editions.
Original coveredition of the 1976 star wars novelization. Unlike the modern era, star wars saw its paperback release hit shelves before the hardcover. Spine end and one corner bumping, a water mark to the bottom of the back paste down and end paper. Included is the star wars heir to the empire trilogy featuring grand admiral thrawn. Star wars 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay.
The set contains two 368 page books enclosed in a deluxe slipcase. The one exception might be the very first printing of the book club edition of star wars. It seems a bit weird for the novelization to be released, full of pictures, so early. I went by a rare book store and found a first edition star wars. Not only is it the largest comic convention in the world, its history with star wars goes back to 1976.
In fact, if you got technical, the paperback had two editions. According to the publication dates the ralph mcquarrie adventures of luke skywalker cover was published nov. It even announces the movie being made by 20th century fox on the back cover. Star wars saga hc novel part 4, star wars published 1976 by del rey books. The sfbc edition followed second, then the standard hard cover was released after the sfbc edition. However in december 1976, six months before the first star wars movie hit the theatres, this innocent little paperback novelisation of the forthcoming movie was quietly published. A new hope mass market paperback september 12, 1986. Star wars original 1976 paperback novel by george lucas with ralph mcquarrie coveroriginal 1st edition 1976 star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker by george lucas. One was a limited edition hardcover, which i have never seen, the other was one of those trade paperback editions coffee table size but in softcover. However, the principle filming of star wars movie only ended in july of 1976. Star wars from the adventures of luke skywalker by lucas. This can be identified by the printing code s27 in the gutter on page 183. Theres an assortment of minor bumps and mars, a nice copy.
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