Ryder Windham je americký autor sci-fi, který se zaměřuje na rozsáhlá vesmírná dobrodružství. Jeho styl se vyznačuje plynulým vyprávěním a hlubokým ponořením do detailů vytvořených světů. Windham se často věnuje prozkoumávání rozsáhlých vesmírů a jejich bohaté historie. Jeho díla jsou ceněna pro svou schopnost vtáhnout čtenáře do epických příběhů.
Die umfassende Chronik zu 44 Jahren Star Wars präsentiert auf 400 Seiten die gesamte Geschichte der ikonischen Weltraum-Saga. Mit spannenden Fakten, Anekdoten und beeindruckenden Illustrationen bietet das Buch tiefen Einblick in Filme, Serien und Merchandising. Ein unverzichtbares Nachschlagewerk für jeden Fan!
Delve into the intricate details of the Star Wars universe with stunning cross-sections that reveal the inner workings of iconic starships and locations. This visual guide offers a unique perspective on the technology, design, and engineering behind beloved elements of the saga, enhancing the understanding of both fans and newcomers. Each illustration is accompanied by informative text, providing an immersive experience that celebrates the creativity and imagination of the Star Wars franchise.
Just as the Rebel Alliance used various starfighters in its battle against the expansion of Imperial control across the galaxy, the subsequent Resistance used even more technologically advanced ships in its fight against the rise of the First Order. Rebel starfighters have proved to be more-than-capable opponents for notoriously lethal Imperial and First Order TIE Fighters, with the X-Wing providing the core of the Rebel starfighter forces. The Rebel Starfighters Owners' Workshop Manual presents a thorough history of Rebel starfighters, including A-Wing, B-Wing, U-Wing, X-Wing and Y-Wing variants. The history of Rebel starfighters is fully illustrated with numerous photographs from the Lucasfilm archives, in addition to schematics, exploded diagrams, and computer-generated artwork by Star WarsTM vehicle experts Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas. Text is by Ryder Windham, author and co-author of more than 70 Star Wars books. This Manual is the most thorough technical guide to Rebel starfighters available, and is fully authorized and approved by Lucasfilm
Just as the Galactic Empire used great fleets of starships to expand Imperial control across the galaxy, the subsequent authoritarian government, the First Order, used even more technologically advanced ships to unify planetary systems and crush all opposition. With both regimes, the most abundant and ubiquitous ships in their respective fleets were the notoriously lethal TIE fighters. The TIE Fighter Owners’ Workshop Manual presents a thorough history of Sienar Fleet Systems’ twin ion engine space superiority fighter, from early concepts and prototypes to the mass-produced starfighters that fought countless battles against insurgent groups. The history of TIE fighters—including bombers, boarding craft, and shuttles—is fully illustrated with numerous photographs, schematics, exploded diagrams, and computer-generated artwork by Star WarsTM vehicle experts Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas. Text is by Ryder Windham, author and co-author of more than 70 Star Wars books. This Haynes Manual is the most thorough technical guide to TIE fighters available, and is fully authorized and approved by Lucasfilm. Coverage includes: Sienar Fleet Systems and the TIE series Imperial TIE Fighters TIE Starfighter series First Order TIE Fighters Weapons and defensive systems The pilots, training and gear Size comparison chart
Star Wars The YT-1300 Millennium Falcon Owners' Workshop Manual traces the history of the Corellian Engineering Corporation's YT series of starships, and the development of the YT-1300 model line before focusing on the Millennium Falcon. číst celé
This comprehensive visual dictionary is the perfect Star Wars book for getting to know the galaxy far, far away. Packed with more than 1,500 stunning images, it showcases major and minor characters including Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, creatures, vehicles, weapons, props, and items of tech... číst celé
On top of the impressive research Windham and Bray bring to the book, it's also filled to the brim with photographs (some never before published!), illustrations, and concept art. In short, this is a book you'll want in your collection. Geek Dad-Great Big Beautiful Podcast
An exciting retelling of the original trilogy to celebrate 40 years of Star Wars!2017 sees the 40th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: A New Hope, the film that launched the greatest space fantasy epic in history.
The first novel of the original Star Wars trilogy finds Luke Skywalker on a mission to save Princess Leia which leads him to the enemy Death Star where only the Force can save him
