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2009 - A bright future ahead?
"You’re a good boy, with a bright future ahead of you" - Qui-Gon Jinn to Anakin Skywalker, The Phantom Menace.
Of course Qui-Gon Jinn could not know how wrong his assessment of a young Anakin Skywalker would be, but thankfully in the case of Star Wars books, comics and novels, 2009 looks to be a bright future indeed. This year will see the continuation of the popular and successful The Clone Wars animated series along with its spin-off novels and books; there is also a major new book series beginning in the spring; as well as a couple of important anniversaries...read more


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Latest Star Wars books, comics and related news...   New and recent Star Wars book and comic releases...
 

[Joe Shreiber]

Joe Schreiber interviewed at BookSpotCentral:
Posted: 5th January
BookSpotCentral.com have a Star Wars related interview with Joe Schreiber, author of the forthcoming Deathtroopers. Although the  interview  contains little or

no information on Deathtroopers (it isn't due for release until October) Joe still discusses his attitudes to Star Wars and writing a Star Wars novel. You can read the interview here.
(Source: via TheForce.net)


[The Clone Wars]

Win a The Clone Wars bedroom makeover:
Posted: 5th January
"Star Wars Comic and Sky Movies Premiere have
teamed up to offer you the chance to transform your bedroom into an out of this world pad!

"One lucky winner is going to get all they need to turn their bedroom into an homage to Star Wars: The Clone Wars with two The Clone Wars duvet sets, a fleece blanket, cushion, rug, curtains, wall clock, mouse and mouse mat, a ready bed and a flip out sofa! Five runners up will receive two The Clone Wars duvet sets, a fleece blanket, cushion, rug, curtains, a projection torch and room tidy!"
To enter the competition click here.
(UK residents only, closing date 4th Feb. 2009, terms & conditions apply)


[Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor]

Free Shadows of Mindor bookmark:
Posted: 30th December
To celebrate the US release of Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor by Matthew Stover today, SWBooks offers  every  visitor  a free  bookmark to help

enjoy this book. You can download the bookmark as either PDF (1,664 kb) or MS Word .doc (147 kb) format.
Published by Del Rey in hardback, Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor harks back to a time in the early years of The New Republic shortly after Return of the Jedi.
Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor is due to be published in the UK on 22nd January in hardback by Century


[Sam Witwer]

Sam Witwer and Nick Gillard interviewed:
Posted: 30th December
Affiliate EU Cantina have interviewed The Force Unleashed's Secret Apprentice himself, Sam Witwer. WARNING :  The  interview  contains  spoilers  for  The

Force Unleashed and can be read here.
Elsewhere, fellow affiliate Lightsabre have published their interview with Nick Gillard, fight and stunt coordinator for the prequel films. Visit Lightsabre to read the interview - click on Interviews at the top of their homepage, then click on Stars.


[Dark Horse Comics]

Crash Course available now from TFAW.com:
Posted: 26th December (UPDATED: 30th December)
According to their own website, Dark Horse Comics' second volume in their digest-sized graphic novels The Clone  Wars  Quarterly series,  Crash  Course,  is  now

available from TFAW.com, one week earlier than its expected release date of 31st December. However, Amazon.com are now advertising a release date of 7th January for this graphic novel. It is expected to be released in the UK on 23rd January.

UPDATE: Comic book supplier Diamond Comic Distributors have announced that Crash Course will be available from 2nd January 2009.
(Source: DiamondComics.com)


[Vector]

Last issue of Vector available next week:
Posted: 23rd December (UPDATED: 30th December)
Dark Horse Comics' epic story Vector will not be completed until next week according to comic book supplier, Diamond  Comic  Distributors. The final part,

Legacy #31, which was due to ship this week, will now not ship until next week. Although this is a disappointment for those readers following this epic story and who were expecting the final issue this week, but another week is really not that long to wait.
(Source: Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc.)

UPDATE: Comic book supplier Diamond Comic Distributors have announced that Legacy #31 will be available from 2nd January 2009.
(Source: DiamondComics.com)


[Amazon]

Affiliates Update - Amazon.com:
Posted: 26th December
Affiliate Partner Amazon.com are currently offering 4-for-3 on Star Wars books and novels. Although the offer does  not  extend to  more  recent  releases, it is still an

excellent offer to catch up on those books and novels you may have missed previously.


 

[ Available now... ]

Legacy #31 (Vector pt. 12)
by John Ostrander et al. (Comic Book [US] & [UK] )
Approx. 140 years after the Battle of Yavin:
The dramatic conclusion to the comic story of the year. Darth  Krayt may finally be captured and defeated in the

trap set by Cade Skywalker and Celeste Morne, but Krayt might no longer be the most powerful Sith lord in the galaxy...more
Published: 2nd January [US & UK (import*)] by Dark Horse


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Crash Course
by Henry Gilroy et al. (Graphic Novel [US] )
Approx. 21 years after the Battle of Yavin:
Anakin Skywalker and his young Padawan Ahsoka Tano go  undercover in the cutthroat world of  Podracing

in hopes of crushing a diabolical Separatist spy ring...more
Published: 2nd January [US] by Dark Horse Comics


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Star Wars Insider #82
by Titan Magazines (Magazine [UK] )
A whole host of features and interviews that no true fan of Star Wars can afford to miss including a The Clone Wars  episode guide, interview  with David Collins (voice

of Proxy in The Force Unleashed, a look back at the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978, plus more.
Published: 1st January [UK] by Titan Magazines as Insider #82
Published: 17th December [US] by Titan Magazines as Insider #106


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Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor
by Matthew Stover (Hardback Novel [US] )
Approx. 5 years after the Battle of Yavin:
The Emperor and Vader are dead. The Empire has been toppled  by the  triumphant  Rebel  Alliance.  But  Luke,

Leia, Han and their faithful comrades have had little time to savour victory before being called on to defend the newly liberated galaxy...more
Published: 30th December [US] by Del Rey


[ Available now... ]

Invincible
by Troy Denning (Paperback Novel [US] )
Approx. 40 years after the Battle of Yavin:
The war between the Galactic Alliance and the Corellian Confederation is building to a boiling point. Now the fate

of the galaxy hangs on what is about to happen among a lonely cluster of asteroids...more
Published: 30th December [US] by Del Rey


[ Available now... ]

Omnibus: Rise of the Sith
by various (Graphic Novel [US] )
Approx. 38 to 32 years before the Battle of Yavin:
The latest Omnibus Edition collects together six comic stories set before The Phantom Menace. Includes three

comic stories never before collected into graphic novels: The Auro-
rient Express
, Last Stand on Ord Mantell and Aurra's Song
...more
Published: 24th December [US] by Dark Horse Comics


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Knights of the Old Republic #36 (Prophet Motive)
by John J. Miller et al. (Comic Book [US] & [UK] )
Approx. 3962 years before the Battle of Yavin:
The beginning of a whole new era for our clever, clumsy hero, his con-artist best friend Gryph, & the bold Jarael.

Gryph's got a plan to part some shady-dealing Chev from their unjustly earned credits...more
Published: 24th December [US & UK (import*)] by Dark Horse


[ Available now... ]

Rebellion - Volume 3: Small Victories
by Jeremy Barlow et al. (Graphic Novel [UK] )
Approx. 9 months after the Battle of Yavin:
When a hyperdrive failure strands the flagship of the Rebel fleet deep inside enemy territory, Luke Skywalker

and Princess Leia realise their misfortune could be an opportunity for the Alliance, but only if they undertake a mission with no chance of survival...more
Published: 19th December [UK] by Titan Books
Published: 29th October [US] by Dark Horse Comics


[ Available now... ]

Wild Space
by Karen Miller (Hardback Novel [UK] )
Approx. 21 years before the Battle of Yavin:
The Separatists have launched a sneak attack on Coruscant.  Obi-Wan Kenobi, wounded in battle, insists

that Anakin Skywalker and his rookie Padawan Ahsoka leave on a risky mission against General Grievous...more
Published: 18th December [UK] by Century
Published: 9th December [US] by Del Rey (as Trade Paperback)


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[ EUCantina.net ]

Latest EUCast from EU Cantina:
Posted: 5th January
Affiliate EUCantina.net have just released their latest EUCast #41 - 2008 Good, Bad And Ugly. In this podcast they discuss The Clone Wars continuity, Fate

of the Jedi, The Force Unleashed, Vector, plus more.
You can listen/download to it here.


[ lightsabre.co.uk ]

Greedo interviewed:
Posted: 16th December
Affiliate Lightsabre have published their latest interview and it features Pete Hoccom from affiliate website The Private  Universe.  Visit  Lightsabre  to  read  the  full

interview - click on Interviews at the top of the page, then click on Webmaster.


[ JediNews.co.uk ]

Make a Wish and Win at Jedi News:
Posted: 23rd November
Affiliate JediNews.co.uk have announced their most ambitious fund raiser to date and are offering some fantastic  prizes  in  their  prize  draw raffle,  including a

Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-ray Player, a Sky HD Designer Box with installation and 6 months subscription, an ID-WALL Clone Wars Canvas and a year's subscription to Sci-Fi magazine SFX. All proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charity that grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses.
Visit JediNews.co.uk today to find out more.


[ Sue Rostoni ]

Questions for Sue Rostoni:
Posted: 10th November
Affiliate EUCantina.net are inviting visitors to send them questions for LucasBooks' executive editor Sue Rostoni. Sue is  responsible  for all the  Expanded Uni-

verse novels and stories that are published, so if you would like to ask her a question visit EUCantina.net for full details.


[ MouseDroid.com ]

New affiliate - MouseDroid.com:
Posted: 20th October
We are proud to welcome our latest affiliate member MouseDroid.com. MouseDroid.com is a central website for  Australian  based  Collectors  and  Fans to

read the latest 'local' news regarding official Star Wars Merchandise. News items ranging from the latest Random House Novels, Dark Horse Comics, Hasbro 3 3/4" figures and vehicles, local High-end collectible releases from Sideshow and Gentle Giant, the best in videogame action from Lucasarts, Wizards of the Coast card and role-playing games, Fan Club Events and Conventions, plus heaps more.
Visit MouseDroid.com today.


 

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[ Book reviews... ]
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Enjoyed reading a Star Wars book? Want other people to enjoy it as much as you did? Write a quick review (500 words max.) of the book or you can rate it (out of 5) and we will publish your review against that book's entry on SWBooks.co.uk
Most recent reviews:
Millennium Falcon
by James Luceno
Reviewed by Gianfranco Grillo, December 2008
"nothing is what appears to be and we get a closer look to new worlds that no one would have imagined"...more
Death Star
by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry
Reviewed by Gianfranco Grillo, December 2008
"one of those books that are almost impossible to stop reading"...read more
Rebel Force: Target
by Alex Wheeler
Reviewed by SWBooks, December 2008
"a refreshing read amidst an EU that has mirrored the prequel films too much"...read more
Betrayal
by Aaron Allston
Reviewed by Zee Zee, November 2008
"as the opening book to a new series it lacked a certain sense of wonder"...read more
If you would like to review any Star Wars story and have it published on Star Wars Books, then click here.
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[My Book Collection...]
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For many the enjoyment of reading Star Wars books soon becomes the excitement of collecting Star Wars books, but unfortunately celebrating and displaying individual book collections online is rather sparse. Other forms of Star Wars merchandise collecting such as toy figures, sculptures and posters, have numerous sites that allow collectors to celebrate and display their collections for other collectors to view; so in an attempt to correct this, SWBooks offer My Book Collection - online space dedicated to celebrating and displaying the book (and/or comic) collections of Star Wars book fans...more

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[Lee's library of hardback and graphic novels]

Lee Weinberg, New York City, USA
"I’ve always been a huge fan of the movies, but I really started collecting books about three years ago when I bought a cheap copy of the Thrawn Trilogy on eBay. I devoured those books and started buying more and more EU books – most of them could be had for cheap on eBay. I have always loved hardcovers, so that was the original focus of my collection. Even though is always costs more to buy HC, I like the reading experience and I really like how they all look on the shelf (as opposed to paperbacks)."...more pictures

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