The books plot corresponds almost exactly to that of the movie, though there are several added elements not seen. I decided to read this book because i was born and raised on everything star wars. Traitor, was commissioned to write the final book of the prequel films. Dec 25, 2015 does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. They were so anticipated and much of the backstory was plotted out in other mediums before they were made. Revenge of the sith is often considered to be the best of the prequel trilogy of star wars films, if only for the dramatic second half when anakin skywalker converts to the dark side of the force and carries out dreadful deeds at the behest of his new master, the sith lord, darth sidious, followed by the tragic ending involving him and padme. Revenge of the sith volume 3 junior novelization by. So feel free to vote for whichever ones you love most, and dont pick on other peoples choices. Feb 27, 2011 i talk about matthew stovers novelization of the final installment of the prequel trilogy of films in george lucas famous space opera saga. Rinzler returned to the states to become managing editor of gamepro magazine and published a number of articles on the industry.
This story happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away a vow is broken. The jedi council dispatches jedi master obiwan kenobi to. With more than 30 characters featured count dooku, padme amidala, mace. From the adventures of luke skywalker, and the star wars trilogy, and more on. Books like this remind me why i enjoy star wars, reading, great storytelling, and even the english language. Narration for the audio version was performed by jonathan davis. The official novelization of star wars revenge of the sith is based on both the story and screenplay by george lucas. It was written by geof smith and published by golden books on july 28, 2015. This is a list of the many reference books that have been published to accompany the films, television series, and the expanded universe of books, comics and video games. The turning point for the entire star wars saga is at handaf.
Revenge of the sith is a novelization of the film of the same name, written by matthew stover and published. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Sell more books through school and library author appearances is the definitive guide to promoting your message and selling books to schools and libraries. I am not the author, illustrator or publisher of this book. York times bestselling author of five previous novels, including star wars. But for both old and new fans of star wars alike, there is one exception worth mentioning. This is the behindthescenes look at the making of the most important star wars film, the movie that explained the rise of the empire and the creation of darth vader. The making of star wars, episode iii revenge of the sith. Revenge of the sith mass market paperback october 25, 2005. Revenge of the sith is an exclusive, unprecedented look at the crafting of the most anticipated and perhaps the most important star wars film ever. In 1977 george lucas brought star wars to the big screen and made cinema history. Activity sheets disney publishing participates in affiliate commission programs, including with. Revenge of the sith novelization is one of the finest contributions to the saga.
Revenge of the sith is a novelization of the film of the same name, written by matthew stover and published on april 2, 2005 by del rey books. Even if you arent into reading movie novels, his work is always well worth a try. This act is what the sith are taking revenge for in star wars. The art of star wars, episode iii revenge of the sith. Lucas movie, revenge of the sith is, afterall a laughable mockery of what originally made star wars. Kristin baver kristin baver is a journalist who loved science fiction before she could even write her own. Matthew woodring stover revenge of the sith similar books.
Revenge of the sith by stover, matthew woodring, davis, jonathan from amazons fiction books store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. In revenge of the sith, anakin skywalker trades in his jedi robes for a cloak of evil, chancellor palpatine transforms into the sinister, cackling emperor, and obiwan kenobi battles his former pupil over a boiling inferno. Nov 01, 2005 as the associate producer for a videogame developer, he wrote the scripts for a number of educational titles. Even more than ten years after the films introduction, it is a book worth reading. Jan 26, 2015 in revenge of the sith, the jedi knights are spread out across the galaxy leading a massive clone army in the war against the separatists. When the prequel trilogy started, revenge of the sith was the installment everyone was waiting for. He has worked on a new hope star wars and everything i need to know i learned from a star wars little golden book, among others. Episode iii revenge of the sith is a 2005 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by george lucas. But from the first page to the last, i savored stovers version of an extremely dramatic and tragic series of events in the star wars universe. Revenge of the sis new school, new padawan problems the authors behind the latest book in the illustrated series talk about writing the next chapter in the starspeeder saga.
Its his knack for knowing the perfect words to use that made his other major book hit, a novelization of star wars iii. Matthew stover, revenge of the sith for some, the release of revenge of the sith was the final gut shot in the series of gut shots that was the prequel trilogy. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books new star wars canon the new star wars canon novels top star wars. 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.
This novel speaks to the ideas of despair, hope, loyalty, manipulation, courage, and, of course, darkness and light. Episode iii, the movie, brings the star wars epic full circleto the creation of darth vader and the birth of luke skywalker and princess leia organa. The entire star wars series features the constant and everchanging battle between the forces of good the jedi and evil the sith. In revenge of the sith, this clash not only occurs between the two sides but within anakin skywalker himself. Matthew stover is the new york times bestselling author of five previous novels, including. Based on george lucass original screenplay and story, stovers smart, efficient novelization isnt as humorous as the last of the star wars films, but its packed full of stunning fight scenes, enter. It is the sixth episode released in the star wars film series and stars ewan mcgregor, natalie portman, hayden christensen, ian mcdiarmid, samuel l. Many more things about it inspire my need to shoutsob.
Revenge of the sith incredible crosssections is so visually captivating and interesting that i dont quite know how to begin describing it. Matthew stovers revenge of the sith is a novelisation of the third prequel star wars film. Matthew stovers revenge of the sith novelisation scifi. In broad strokes, these novels paint the major galactic events that have taken place and add tons of context to the events taking place between the movies. Junior novelization ebook written by patricia c wrede. As obiwan pursues a new threat, anakin acts as a double agent between the jedi council and palpatine and is lured into a sinister plan to rule the galaxy. Lucas movie, revenge of the sith is, afterall a laughable mockery of what originally made star wars so great. Jackson, christopher lee, anthony daniels, kenny baker, and frank oz. Apr 02, 2005 the book i read was star wars episode iii revenge of the sith. The revenge of the sith novelization is one of the best star. As the final film of the prequel trilogy, it brings one story to an end while offering a new hope all in epic fashion. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy.
George lucas books list of books by author george lucas. I created this list because i was fascinated with sith, but i didnt know where to find books specifically about them. Matthew stover presents the novelization of the third and final chapter in the star wars prequels. Unfortunately, the novelization of revenge of the sith isn. I think that dungeons and dragons is one among them. Death of dooku revenge of the sith audiobook star wars. Revenge of the sith quotes by matthew woodring stover.
The plot of the book corresponds with that of the film, beginning and ending at the same points. Faced with haunting dreams that his wife, padme amidala, is in danger, anakin skywalker begins his path to the dark side. He doesnt currently have a pet, but hopes to one day solve crimes with a superintelligent chimpanzee. The empire strikes back return of the jedi, also known as star wars episode vi. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Revenge of the sith by matthew woodring stover goodreads. Palpatine goads him into killing count dooku in anger sending him farther down the path of the dark side instead of turning him in for justice this also eliminates darth sidiouss frenemy dooku as a rival and opens the way for anakin to become the new. Dec 03, 2017 revenge of the sith by matthew stover legends lady nerds and nerdy gentlemen. The republic crumbles, an empire is born, and a new evil rises in the official adaptation of star wars. Revenge of the sith golden book wookieepedia fandom. Apr 07, 2005 revenge of the sith is often considered to be the best of the prequel trilogy of star wars films, if only for the dramatic second half when anakin skywalker converts to the dark side of the force and carries out dreadful deeds at the behest of his new master, the sith lord, darth sidious, followed by the tragic ending involving him and padme. Revenge of the sith may not be quite as good as a tale of two cities but it surely takes some kind of genius to take a lucas prequel screenplay and turn it into a 5 star worthy novel. Almost thirty years later he completed the saga with episode iii. Jul 28, 2015 geof smith is a childrens book author and editor. The dark is generous and it is patient and it always wins but in the heart of its s. With revenge of the sith, stover sets the standard for not only a great film novelization, but for an engaging star wars.
If your desire to get better acquainted with star wars lit has been sparked by the upcoming release of the rise of skywalker, this is the list for you. Star wars episode iii revenge of the sith star wars revenge of the sith video game star wars bounty hunter game star wars. If you have any question about this novel, please dont hesitate to contact us or translate team. Episode iii provide for a unique experience in literature. Revenge of the sith is a canon youngreaders adaptation of the prequel trilogy film star wars.
Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. The general opinion of revenge of the sith seems to be that it marks a distinct improvement on the last two episodes, the phantom menace and attack of. The best star wars books about sith can be an interesting read even for someone who does not agree with the philosophy of the dark side of the force. Let me tell you a lot of things in star wars inspire my comedic impulses. For example, the phantom menace novelization had quite a few chapters of story before it even got to the point where the movie started. Episode iii revenge of the sith novelization was written by matthew stover and published on april 2, 2005 by del rey. And star wars takes place in a huge galaxy, with many worlds, characters and events. From new york times bestselling author james luceno comes an allnew star wars adventure that reveals the action and intrigue unfolding directly before episode i. Revenge of the sith is the tale of the final days of the chaotic clone wars, and with it, the fall of the republic, destruction of the jedi order, rise of the empire, and lastly the revenge.
Three years into the clone wars, the jedi rescue palpatine from count dooku. Revenge of the sith, by geof smith 19 bby revenge of the sith readalong storybook and cd, by lucasfilm book group 19 bby chopper saves the day, by elizabeth schaefer 5 bby sabines art attack, by jennifer heddle 5 bby zeb to the rescue, by michael siglain 5 bby ezra and the pilot, by jennifer heddle 5 bby. The book of sith was a collection of sith historical writings assembled into a single book by darth sidious. See all books authored by george lucas, including star wars.
Roger macbride allen definitely ranks as one of the best star wars authors, in. The incredibly detailed, superbly painted cutaways of the major vehicles and vessels of star wars. As the clone wars rage, the fate of a young jedi takes a dramatic turn, and many of the biggest questions raised by the original trilogy are answered. Because of this fact, the book communicates the same story as the movie but with much extended scenes as well as some altered details such as dialog. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. It is based on the script of the movie of the same name. Nov 19, 2015 at star wars celebration iii, before the release of revenge of the sith, i walked up to matthew stovers table dressed as mara jade, and asked him to sign the episode iii novelization he had. My favorite of the six movies is revenge of the sith, so i chose to read the book as well. The high republic, initially promoted as project luminous, is a subseries of the star wars media franchise set during in the high republic subera of the age of republic, set 200 years before the events of the skywalker saga and 800 years after the fall of the old republic. It is the third installment in the star wars prequel. Apr 14, 2017 revenge of the sith by matthew stover though this is the end of the age of heroes, it has saved its best for last. Best of all, if after reading an ebook, you buy a paper version of star wars episode iii. I have seen the movies tons and tons of times and know them begging to end very well. Featuring stunning retro illustrations, this book is perfect for star wars and little golden book fans of all ages.
Continuing the tradition of prereleased star wars novelizations, matt stover, author of other star wars legends books such as shatterpoint and the new jedi order. Revenge of the sith, the pivotal tale in the beloved star wars saga, originally told as a larger than life film released in 2005. Star wars episode iii revenge of the sith unabridged audio novelisation. Revenge of the sith the visual dictionary includes a plethora of pictures and diagrams that describe and explain every minute detail of the important characters and creatures from the star wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas. Revenge of the sith star wars little golden book hardcover july 28, 2015. Lucas attempted to cleanup some of the previously constructed story surrounding star wars and tieup some loose ends that the prequels presentedbut it did not necessarily do it very cleanly revenge of the sith is alright. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series.
Feb 02, 2017 i would encourage you all to provide your thoughts on the revenge of the sith novelization in the comment section below as i would love to hear them and discuss the novel with you all. Revenge of the sith, is finally retold in the iconic little golden book format. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read star wars episode iii. Star wars revenge of the sith a little golden book. Based on the story and screenplay by george lucas a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Episode iii revenge of the sith novelization was written by matthew stover and. Revenge of the sith the republic has fallen, padme, obiwan said gravely. Apr 02, 2005 from the first story discussions to the final stages of post production, the making of star wars. The novelization of revenge of the sith is without a doubt the most wellwritten star wars book i have ever read and ive read nearly a hundred.