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Star Wars: The Last Jedi - The Visual Dictionary
Star Wars: The Last Jedi(TM) The Visual Dictionary is the definitive guide to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, revealing the characters, creatures, droids, locations, and technology from the new film. Packed with 100+ images and information as penned by Star Wars(TM) scribe Pablo Hidalgo, it's a must-have for all fans who want to go beyond the movie experience.
(c) & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD.
(c) & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD.
80 pages, Hardcover
First published December 15, 2017
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January 23, 2020
Bueno me animé a comprarme este libro para tener más datos y detalles de la pelÃcula 8 de Star Wars "The Last Jedi" que es una de mis favoritas de la última trilogÃa y que ahora al parecer (como siempre) está siendo revalorizada.
Lo que te da este libro es un conjunto de imágenes y descripciones de todos los personajes principales y secundarios de la trama en los distintos parajes y te explica sobre todo la vestimenta y armas de cada uno. En ello se pueden encontrar algunas explicaciones al origen de ciertas cosas.
Lo único malo para mà es que al ser completo da el mismo tratamiento o cantidad de páginas a muchos personajes y situaciones secundarias en la historia que justo son las que no me gustaron dentro de la pelÃcula por su poca relevancia en ésta y en las demás como el mundo de Canto Byght u otros mundos poco relevantes.
Lo que te da este libro es un conjunto de imágenes y descripciones de todos los personajes principales y secundarios de la trama en los distintos parajes y te explica sobre todo la vestimenta y armas de cada uno. En ello se pueden encontrar algunas explicaciones al origen de ciertas cosas.
Lo único malo para mà es que al ser completo da el mismo tratamiento o cantidad de páginas a muchos personajes y situaciones secundarias en la historia que justo son las que no me gustaron dentro de la pelÃcula por su poca relevancia en ésta y en las demás como el mundo de Canto Byght u otros mundos poco relevantes.
January 27, 2018
In the Swedish version they accidentally wrote Kyle instead of Kylo and I can't stop laughing.
December 21, 2017
Staaaaar Wars, do-do-do Star Wars, do-do-do Star Wars, StarWars StarWars!
It's a book about Star Wars. With lots of fun little Star Wars details and extra tidbits. And pictures of Star Wars. Star Wars.
It's a book about Star Wars. With lots of fun little Star Wars details and extra tidbits. And pictures of Star Wars. Star Wars.
January 4, 2018
This was a really interesting book, it provides an overlook of the aesthetics in The Last Jedi but most importantly contained lots of information about the film. There are factoids littered throughout, some are forgettable but some fill in the various questions I had and also provide background and context to many other aspects. As a Star Wars super-fan I really enjoyed this book, but I would also recommend this to anyone that remotely enjoyed the film.
June 21, 2020
All the eye-rolling silliness that’s part of every Star Wars visual dictionary—a picture of Snoke’s slippers, with the caption “Snoke’s painful stance has caused him to prioritize comfort,� for example, or a caption pointing to Captain Canady’s face: “Worry lines publicly display private doubts.�
For me, though, it feels like the extra details in this one are less interesting than in other volumes, and not just because so many of the story points that seemed like they’d go somewhere are discarded or modified in the next movie (the ongoing problem of current SW). Who really cares about the fish people on Ahch-To, or the elite casino guests at Canto Bight?
For me, though, it feels like the extra details in this one are less interesting than in other volumes, and not just because so many of the story points that seemed like they’d go somewhere are discarded or modified in the next movie (the ongoing problem of current SW). Who really cares about the fish people on Ahch-To, or the elite casino guests at Canto Bight?
April 21, 2022
Nice, short, and informative visual read on The Last Jedi :) Found this at the library I'm working at as well. These visual dictionaries are nice, but I also want to check out the, The Art of Star Wars books sometime as well if I get the chance. Especially for TLJ and TROS! :D
February 22, 2018
It was fun to look at all the pictures of characters, aliens, ships, and technology. It helps you to appreciate how much work and thought went into the design of this film. On the downside, it focuses far too much on trivia rather than deep insights into important characters or the plot. I'd rather know more about Luke's motivation than what kind of leather a minor character's jacket is made from.
January 13, 2018
Reading this was fun because it was full of information about the characters, the movie, and the locations where events are taking place. Seeing the detail that went into making everything and the descriptions of each individual character and their purpose was my favorite part of the book. I saw the movie a few days ago and it was awesome! Reading this helped me understand what was going to happen in the movie and what to expect. The other part I liked reading about was my favorite characters in the book: Rey, Poe, Luke and Leia, and Kylo Ren. Plus the locations and the new characters in the movie as well. Great book and excellent reading material!
January 31, 2018
I wanted more information that we didn’t know about characters! Like who IS snoke?? But overall, great book! And, to be fair, it is a _visual_ dictionary. So 5 stars!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 19, 2017
This was a great read, and gave a lot of background information for the film. Between this and the art book, I'd recommend this a thousand times more. I'd go so far to say this is required reading for any Star Wars super fan (especially those people who make "theory" videos on youtube but don't read any of the comics, books, or other non-movie Star Wars media (can you tell those people irritate the shit out of me??)).
I think my favorite pages were the ones about Luke (duh), Leia (duh, and she isn't even one of my favorite characters in the franchise, but damn does she seem cool in this movie), and the inhabitants of Ahch-To (ie the Progs and others).
Tl;dr (despite the fact that this wasn't long at all): This was a really informative book and I would highly recommend this. It would make a great holiday/birthday gift or coffee table book for any Star Wars. You can easily just pick this up, flip to a random page, and just start reading.
I think my favorite pages were the ones about Luke (duh), Leia (duh, and she isn't even one of my favorite characters in the franchise, but damn does she seem cool in this movie), and the inhabitants of Ahch-To (ie the Progs and others).
Tl;dr (despite the fact that this wasn't long at all): This was a really informative book and I would highly recommend this. It would make a great holiday/birthday gift or coffee table book for any Star Wars. You can easily just pick this up, flip to a random page, and just start reading.
January 27, 2018
A lovely hardcover with beautiful photography that shows all the details that went into the costume/character/set/world design! Stuffed to the brim with trivia and factoids about the big characters (a Finn and a Rose), the smaller characters (a slave child) to the characters that hardly have any screentime. (a fat lady, who sings)
While all the titbits are fun to read, it does feel an awful lot like fanservice, not unlike all the EU content that got scrapped not too long ago. Honestly I'd rather get some more in-depth information about characters that actually had a big part in the film, than all these little blurbs on random aliens.
While all the titbits are fun to read, it does feel an awful lot like fanservice, not unlike all the EU content that got scrapped not too long ago. Honestly I'd rather get some more in-depth information about characters that actually had a big part in the film, than all these little blurbs on random aliens.
January 20, 2020
What I love about this visual dictionaries is the detail. From little things you didn't even know, to larger, more momentous things about the saga, these books explore detail in a wonderful way.
One thing that stood out to me in this book was the necklace Poe wore with his mother's ring on it, hoping one day to give it to the woman he loved. You never see that necklace, would never know it was there, if not for this book.
From characters clothing, to weapons specifications, to ship configurations, the facts these books provide give such amazing and fascinating insight into the films.
One thing that stood out to me in this book was the necklace Poe wore with his mother's ring on it, hoping one day to give it to the woman he loved. You never see that necklace, would never know it was there, if not for this book.
From characters clothing, to weapons specifications, to ship configurations, the facts these books provide give such amazing and fascinating insight into the films.
January 17, 2018
Whatever problems I had with "The Last Jedi" (and there were many problems to be sure), I had no problem with it's visuals. "The Last Jedi- The Visual Dictionary" by Pablo Hidalgo, the next coming of George Lucas, was a delightful read.
It fleshed out many of the characters, items, and places only briefly seen in the film. The imagination and detail put into the tiniest facet was amazing. Except for the space cow that Luke milks. That needed a lot less imagination and detail. Ugh.
It fleshed out many of the characters, items, and places only briefly seen in the film. The imagination and detail put into the tiniest facet was amazing. Except for the space cow that Luke milks. That needed a lot less imagination and detail. Ugh.
March 7, 2018
+1 An enjoyable read with interesting data about TLJ and lots of non-sexualized empowered female representation :D (which is the kind of SW and the kind of sci-fi all women need).
-1 The only point I would criticize from a feminist point of view, in this case, are the strict gender roles of the Lanais society, complete with sexist notions of 'modesty' for the females :/ Most definitely not what I would describe as 'balance', and an unnecessarily obsolete detail to add to this film, in my opinion :S
-1 The only point I would criticize from a feminist point of view, in this case, are the strict gender roles of the Lanais society, complete with sexist notions of 'modesty' for the females :/ Most definitely not what I would describe as 'balance', and an unnecessarily obsolete detail to add to this film, in my opinion :S
December 17, 2017
These books are always my favorite to get more details and answer some questions I have after each new movie. The author is amazing and I say that as someone who followed his role at Lucasfilm since the old Hyperspace Webcam back in 2003. Altogether a great reference for those wanting to know more and a must for anyone doing any costuming from the new film.
May 27, 2018
great reference book for the last jedi - lots of facts, some interesting, some forgettable but would definitely recommend this for any star wars fan :)
January 6, 2019
Excellent book on the finer details of the movie. Set pieces, small artifacts that were barely on screen, character bios... So much to see. I especially liked the details on Snoke... including his ring that contains a chunk of obsidian from beneath Darth Vader's castle on Mustafar... that's rad.
March 27, 2019
I love the little details that the complementary material gives about these movies, I specially love the funny ones, like descriptions of the looks in the characters faces xD
December 17, 2017
These books have grown to be essential for mega fans like me who want context and the nitty gritty details of the plot of these new Star Wars films.
January 25, 2018
There is a line pointing to the eyes of General Hux labeled "Remorseless gaze" in case you couldn't figure it out for yourself.
January 8, 2018
I happen to find this at my library and I was super excited to check it out. This book is great even if you have or have not seen the movie. I learned a few things that I had missed watching the movie three times. Some things were explained that my not have been clear before.
January 12, 2018
Although this on is on the lighter side of the Visual Dictionaries, the content is superb and adds even more great layers to the film and world.
February 9, 2018
A good look and read into the mysteries of the Las Jedi.
January 2, 2018
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Jedi: The Visual Dictionary is a 80 page hardcover showcasing the characters, ships, vehicles, creatures, droids and equipment of the film. No matter what your age, there’s some fun visuals and information in this book. Whether you’re looking for the name of a character or a better image of one of the Canto Bight aliens, there’s a good chance you’ll find it.
If you’ve checked out the previous visual dictionaries, this one follows the same format with excellent pictures and little tidbits of information for each. There’s a lot of great content packed in that helps answer some of the minor questions you might have from watching the movie. If you noticed that big hulking alien in the background shots of the Resistance briefing, you can find his name here as well as his species and role. There’s images of the new Resistance pilot helmets, and there’s details on all the new ships and vehicles. There’s even some info on those weird purple aliens in Snoke’s throne room. Whether you’re a cosplayer looking for good reference shots or a fan wondering who all those background characters are, you’ll find it here.
As for the deeper answers on some of the mysteries of The Last Jedi, this book only adds a few more tantalizing details that raise more questions than answers. It’s a bit of a treasure hunt as the info is buried here and there among the pages, but if you keep a keen eye, there’s some interesting factoids hidden in there. For instance, there’s some odd details about the scars and damage on Snoke’s face that might explain, a little bit, why he’s so messed up looking. There’s a line about Resistance pilots from the battle of Starkiller base scattering to other evacuation points and missions, which might explain why some of those familiar pilots weren’t in this movie. The book makes mention that the First Order does not have a throne world. There’s even some info on Luke Skywalker, Lor San Tekka and the map to the first Jedi temple. There’s not a ton of info, but there is some interesting stuff.
For Star Wars fans, The Visual Dictionary is kind of a must have for those looking to dive deeper into the film. At 80 pages, it’s a quick read, especially since most of it is just pictures and labels for the images. Beyond just adding to the movie, it also adds to the book Canto Bight as there are images of all the main characters from those stories. And there’s even some images from the cut scenes in the film which will be showing up later on the Blu-ray release. So whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore Star Wars geek, The Last Jedi: The Visual Dictionary is definitely worth checking out. I give it a four out of five.
If you’ve checked out the previous visual dictionaries, this one follows the same format with excellent pictures and little tidbits of information for each. There’s a lot of great content packed in that helps answer some of the minor questions you might have from watching the movie. If you noticed that big hulking alien in the background shots of the Resistance briefing, you can find his name here as well as his species and role. There’s images of the new Resistance pilot helmets, and there’s details on all the new ships and vehicles. There’s even some info on those weird purple aliens in Snoke’s throne room. Whether you’re a cosplayer looking for good reference shots or a fan wondering who all those background characters are, you’ll find it here.
As for the deeper answers on some of the mysteries of The Last Jedi, this book only adds a few more tantalizing details that raise more questions than answers. It’s a bit of a treasure hunt as the info is buried here and there among the pages, but if you keep a keen eye, there’s some interesting factoids hidden in there. For instance, there’s some odd details about the scars and damage on Snoke’s face that might explain, a little bit, why he’s so messed up looking. There’s a line about Resistance pilots from the battle of Starkiller base scattering to other evacuation points and missions, which might explain why some of those familiar pilots weren’t in this movie. The book makes mention that the First Order does not have a throne world. There’s even some info on Luke Skywalker, Lor San Tekka and the map to the first Jedi temple. There’s not a ton of info, but there is some interesting stuff.
For Star Wars fans, The Visual Dictionary is kind of a must have for those looking to dive deeper into the film. At 80 pages, it’s a quick read, especially since most of it is just pictures and labels for the images. Beyond just adding to the movie, it also adds to the book Canto Bight as there are images of all the main characters from those stories. And there’s even some images from the cut scenes in the film which will be showing up later on the Blu-ray release. So whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore Star Wars geek, The Last Jedi: The Visual Dictionary is definitely worth checking out. I give it a four out of five.
January 1, 2018
If you've ever been interested in exactly Vice Admiral Holdo's jewelry looked like close up or wondered where Snoke's praetorian guard came from then this is definitely a book worth reading. Like the other visual dictionaries of its kind, it gives the die hard fans a little something extra that the want to know; where did Captain Phasma's armor come from?; while helping the more casual viewer, or those new to the franchise better understand some of the finer points of the film and series. The focus on minutiae is staggering, with close up images of the above mentioned jewelry, as well as multiple (multiple?!) photos of Ben Solo's calligraphy set. (Though, alas, it offers no explanation about how or when he used them.)
Still, this book also offers an in depth look at some of the more minor characters that populate the extended Star Wars universe, and allow some insight into how things run. The photos of humanoid characters, as is often the case in a book like this, end up looking a little stiff and forced, but that's okay. It still allows you to take a moment and examine more closely the characters and see just how detailed even a character who appeared for a split second in the Cantonica casino is. Plus, I think this is the first time I've ever seen Chewbacca's feet.
The book opens with a brief explanation of the First Order took control so rapidly, as well as a modest planetary map of the galaxy far, far away. It's an interesting visual shot to see how relatively close some of the planets really are to one another. Still, like other little pieces of trivia, and much like the visual dictionary did for The Force Awakens, it can spoil some details of the movie.
The details on the bombers is an interesting read, especially if you find yourself wondering how they were going to "drop" all those little bombs onto the dreadnought. Learning more about where some of the equipment that the two sides use comes from, and more about why they are designed the way they are (best example: why does the AT-M6 drag its knuckles on the ground? You know you always wanted to know that.) part of what make this book so enjoyable. Like any good extension of a film, it adds enjoyment to the movie without taking away from the wonder of it all.
Still, this book also offers an in depth look at some of the more minor characters that populate the extended Star Wars universe, and allow some insight into how things run. The photos of humanoid characters, as is often the case in a book like this, end up looking a little stiff and forced, but that's okay. It still allows you to take a moment and examine more closely the characters and see just how detailed even a character who appeared for a split second in the Cantonica casino is. Plus, I think this is the first time I've ever seen Chewbacca's feet.
The book opens with a brief explanation of the First Order took control so rapidly, as well as a modest planetary map of the galaxy far, far away. It's an interesting visual shot to see how relatively close some of the planets really are to one another. Still, like other little pieces of trivia, and much like the visual dictionary did for The Force Awakens, it can spoil some details of the movie.
The details on the bombers is an interesting read, especially if you find yourself wondering how they were going to "drop" all those little bombs onto the dreadnought. Learning more about where some of the equipment that the two sides use comes from, and more about why they are designed the way they are (best example: why does the AT-M6 drag its knuckles on the ground? You know you always wanted to know that.) part of what make this book so enjoyable. Like any good extension of a film, it adds enjoyment to the movie without taking away from the wonder of it all.
May 11, 2018
This gorgeous large hard covered book covers one of the most beloved series of all times, Star Wars and more specifically The Last Jedi.
Star Wars fans waited eagerly (and somewhat impatiently) for this movie to come out so that we could learn more about Rey, Finn, Poe and Kylo. We learned more about these incredible characters and uncovered secrets from the Star Wars past. This book takes us on an adventure (and in my opinion somewhat better than) the movie itself.
The book provides us with great detail about all the characters from the fleet command to the resistance fleet and everything in between. Each page provides an in-depth look at the character and items that are attached to them whether it be ships or devices. The book also gives 'data files' which are about a paragraph long and contain key points for the topics discussed on those pages. This insightful look into this movie really helped us understand parts that we may have overlooked or not understood as well as we could have when watching the movie. It is definitely helpful to read this book before and after you watch the movie to pick up on these little facts.
Every page contains illustrations of the characters, ships and devices covered on that page. These illustrations also come with points and facts that help you understand the significance of the illustration and how it all connects. There is a great combination of small, medium and large illustrations throughout the book with a great flow from page to page. I loved the use of dark and light to help highlight the good and bad characters from the movie.
Star Wars The Last Jedi Visual Dictionary will be the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your home or for an introduction into the Star Wars legacy. Both my kids and I loved every part of the book and with its easy flow, you can mix up the order of the pages you read without feeling like you are missing something.
September 25, 2023
"I liked it." - 3 out of 5 star rating.
Bed time reading with my two very young daughters (4 and 2 at the time of this review).
What I really loved about this book than anything is time spent with them. Each night they would get excited to read the 'Star Wars book' and we would go through pages about space ships, aliens, droids, and all the like. Beautiful memories with my girls.
However, focusing on the content of the book itself and giving it a fair and proper review... for starters, considering this is Sequel content, the least favorable sub-section of Star Wars for most (and rightfully so)... this is actually pretty good. This makes porgs, the caretakers, Rey, Kylo, just everything that the Sequels/The Last Jedi has to offer... just feel so much better than what the movie delivered.
When comparing this to other visual dictionary entries however, this is no where near as good as all of the other ones I've touched.
I can honestly say that every other visual dictionary, to include The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, Episodes 4-5-6 aka the core classics, and even the animated TV Show The Clone Wars visual dictionary.... all better than this one.
With all that said though, I do feel like it is definitely worth a 3, whereas all of the aforementioned were absolutely 4's and 5's.
About to start The Rise of Skywalker next with my kiddos. Peaking through the pages, it looks a lot better visually and content-wise than this entry. We shall see as I go through the pages each night before bed time, but as of right now this looks like the bottom of the barrel for visual dictionary selections, but still not too bad overall.
Bed time reading with my two very young daughters (4 and 2 at the time of this review).
What I really loved about this book than anything is time spent with them. Each night they would get excited to read the 'Star Wars book' and we would go through pages about space ships, aliens, droids, and all the like. Beautiful memories with my girls.
However, focusing on the content of the book itself and giving it a fair and proper review... for starters, considering this is Sequel content, the least favorable sub-section of Star Wars for most (and rightfully so)... this is actually pretty good. This makes porgs, the caretakers, Rey, Kylo, just everything that the Sequels/The Last Jedi has to offer... just feel so much better than what the movie delivered.
When comparing this to other visual dictionary entries however, this is no where near as good as all of the other ones I've touched.
I can honestly say that every other visual dictionary, to include The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, Episodes 4-5-6 aka the core classics, and even the animated TV Show The Clone Wars visual dictionary.... all better than this one.
With all that said though, I do feel like it is definitely worth a 3, whereas all of the aforementioned were absolutely 4's and 5's.
About to start The Rise of Skywalker next with my kiddos. Peaking through the pages, it looks a lot better visually and content-wise than this entry. We shall see as I go through the pages each night before bed time, but as of right now this looks like the bottom of the barrel for visual dictionary selections, but still not too bad overall.
August 27, 2020
Facts about, and photos of, characters, creatures, vehicles, planets, and more from The Last Jedi. This book has more relevant details and less irrelevant minutia than other Star Wars Visual Dictionaries, which is a welcome change.
Notes
Jedi Order started on Ahch-To, and its first temple was there.
Vice Admiral Holdo has known Leia since their teens. She was part of the Rebellion at the beginning of Galactic Civil War.
After Empire surrendered surrendered after battle of Jakku, Luke went on quest for lost Jedi knowledge. Lor San Tekka helped Luke trace Jedi origins to Ahch-To, and Luke kept its location secret.
Luke's first student was going to be Leia, but she chose to focus on her family and politics.
Chewie and Han spent much time apart after Galactic Civil War, each with their own family.
Notes
Jedi Order started on Ahch-To, and its first temple was there.
Vice Admiral Holdo has known Leia since their teens. She was part of the Rebellion at the beginning of Galactic Civil War.
After Empire surrendered surrendered after battle of Jakku, Luke went on quest for lost Jedi knowledge. Lor San Tekka helped Luke trace Jedi origins to Ahch-To, and Luke kept its location secret.
Luke's first student was going to be Leia, but she chose to focus on her family and politics.
Chewie and Han spent much time apart after Galactic Civil War, each with their own family.
January 6, 2018
It precisely what it claims to be, a detailed look at the many details that are hard to catch when watching a movie. I enjoy seeing how much thought is put into the designs and character backgrounds, especially those that are on screen for a few seconds or less. Books like this can help answer some questions that are too lore-heavy to be compelling in film format.
The one disappointment was that the “data file� segments had a habit of adding interpretive, rather than informational, details that were unasked for. It does not seem like this book should be addressing character motivations that were left (I believe, intentionally) ambiguous in the film itself.
The one disappointment was that the “data file� segments had a habit of adding interpretive, rather than informational, details that were unasked for. It does not seem like this book should be addressing character motivations that were left (I believe, intentionally) ambiguous in the film itself.
January 17, 2018
If you have just seen The Last Jedi and want more into, this is the book for you. From a great galaxy map of the planets to details of everyone’s rings and bracelets; it has a plethora of obscure facts! It talks of every character from the seemingly nameless beings walking around the casino to all the main characters. It has back story, minutia details about guns and ships, and lots of relationship info. I love that it includes all the animals too—the cute porgs, the cool vulptex (crystal foxes), and the awesome racing fathiers. It is a fun book for any Star Wars fan craving more after The Last Jedi.
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