Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition

The definitive e-guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy

The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian.

Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Where is Padmé Amidala from? How tall is Grogu?

To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition. Written by Star Wars experts, the ebook is full of fun facts and intriguing information that's guaranteed to enthrall fans of all ages.

With plenty of lesser-known details, even die-hard fans will learn new facts about iconic characters.


© & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.
Simon Beecroft is a New York Times–bestselling author of numerous books for young readers. His many books include Lego Star Wars: The Visual DictionaryWatch Out for Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, DK Readers), and Star Wars Character Encyclopedia. View titles by Simon Beecroft
Author Pablo Hidalgo is a creative executive within the Lucasfilm Story Group, a resident Star Wars™ authority who helps ensure consistency across a wide array of Star Warsprojects. He has written several DK titles including most recently the bestselling Star Wars: The Force Awakens™ The Visual Dictionary. He lives with his wife in San Francisco, California. View titles by Pablo Hidalgo
Elizabeth Dowsett is the author of LEGO Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, LEGO Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, and more. View titles by Elizabeth Dowsett
Amy Richau writes about Star Wars, pop culture, and history. Her work has appeared in StarWars.com, Star Wars Insider, and Nerdist. She was a researcher and appeared in the docu-series Looking for Leia and worked for many years as a film preservationist. Amy lives outside Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, two children, and four pets. View titles by Amy Richau
Dan Zehr is the Host and Brand Director of the Star Wars podcast Coffee With Kenobi. He is a Feature Blog Contributor for StarWars.com, as well as a writer for IGN, and is a prominent expert in Star Wars fandom. Dan is also a prolific high school educator, who teaches Literature and Composition, and has a Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning. His work combining Star Wars and education garnered him a role in the Target Rogue One Star Wars commercial. He resides in Illinois with his wife and three boys. View titles by Dan Zehr

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The definitive e-guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy

The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian.

Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Where is Padmé Amidala from? How tall is Grogu?

To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition. Written by Star Wars experts, the ebook is full of fun facts and intriguing information that's guaranteed to enthrall fans of all ages.

With plenty of lesser-known details, even die-hard fans will learn new facts about iconic characters.


© & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Author

Simon Beecroft is a New York Times–bestselling author of numerous books for young readers. His many books include Lego Star Wars: The Visual DictionaryWatch Out for Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, DK Readers), and Star Wars Character Encyclopedia. View titles by Simon Beecroft
Author Pablo Hidalgo is a creative executive within the Lucasfilm Story Group, a resident Star Wars™ authority who helps ensure consistency across a wide array of Star Warsprojects. He has written several DK titles including most recently the bestselling Star Wars: The Force Awakens™ The Visual Dictionary. He lives with his wife in San Francisco, California. View titles by Pablo Hidalgo
Elizabeth Dowsett is the author of LEGO Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, LEGO Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, and more. View titles by Elizabeth Dowsett
Amy Richau writes about Star Wars, pop culture, and history. Her work has appeared in StarWars.com, Star Wars Insider, and Nerdist. She was a researcher and appeared in the docu-series Looking for Leia and worked for many years as a film preservationist. Amy lives outside Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, two children, and four pets. View titles by Amy Richau
Dan Zehr is the Host and Brand Director of the Star Wars podcast Coffee With Kenobi. He is a Feature Blog Contributor for StarWars.com, as well as a writer for IGN, and is a prominent expert in Star Wars fandom. Dan is also a prolific high school educator, who teaches Literature and Composition, and has a Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning. His work combining Star Wars and education garnered him a role in the Target Rogue One Star Wars commercial. He resides in Illinois with his wife and three boys. View titles by Dan Zehr

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