1,000 Collectibles : Memorabilia and Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

English

ISBN: 0810972913

EAN: 9780810972919

Category: Antiques & Collectibles / Performing Arts/Performing Arts / Film & Video / General/

Publisher: Abrams

Release Date: 10/28/2009

Synopsis: Star Wars: 1,000 Collectiblestakes the reader on a journey through cool and kitsch, from toys and costumes to life-size statues made of LEGO bricks to consumer goods such as candy, clothing, toothpaste--and much more. Drawn from the largest privateStar Warscollection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector. Since the firstStar Warsfilm opened in 1977, George Lucass epic space fantasy has become not only one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time, but also an obsession for collectors around the globe, who have spent more than 5 billion onStar Warsmerchandise. These collectibles range from the offbeat--C-3PO tape dispensers, fan-made bantha pinatas, and Darth Vader popcorn poppers--to the everyday--Boba Fett cake pans, Yoda PEZ dispensers, and Cream of Jawa soup. Here for the first time is a chronicle of the constantly expanding, all-encompassing, often-surreal lifestyle of collectingStar Wars--filled with incredible stranger-than-fiction stories from the galaxys foremost collector.

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1,000 Collectibles : Memorabilia and Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 1.45 inches

Width: 7.75 inches

Length: 9.25 inches

Weight: 59.15 oz

Pages: 568