Star Wars Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor

(Hardback)

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Foreword by John Boyega
Just in time for the next blockbuster, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, this unique and beautifully designed compendium with removable features traces one of the franchises most iconic charactersthe stormtrooperfrom initial development through all nine Star Wars movies to their many iterations in TV, comics, videogames, novels, and pop-culture.

Star Wars: A New Hope, the very first installment in the beloved science-fiction series, introduced the Imperial stormtroopersthe army of the fearsome and tyrannical Galactic Empire. Charged with establishing Imperial authority and suppressing resistance, these terrifying, faceless, well-disciplined soldiers in white have become a universal symbol of oppression.

Star Wars Stormtroopers explores these striking warriors and their evolution in depth for the first time. Ryder Windham and Adam Bray trace the roots of their creation and design, and explore how these elite troops from a galaxy far, far away have been depicted in movies, cartoons, comics, novels, and merchandizing.

Filled with photographs, illustrations, story boards, and other artwork, this lavish officially licensed book comes complete with removable features, including posters, stickers, replica memorabilia and more, making it an essential keepsake for every Star Wars fan, as well as military, design, and film aficionados.

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On top of the impressive research Windham and Bray bring to the book, its also filled to the brim with photographs (some never before published!), illustrations, and concept art. In short, this is a book youll want in your collection. Geek Dad-Great Big Beautiful Podcast If youve ever been interested in the iconic white-armored soldiers of the Galactic Empire, this is pretty much the book for you Its awesome Its a seriously must-buy for any serious Star Wars fan. Beltway Banthas Podcast Theres a lot of ground covered by writer Ryder Windham and Adam Bray Any fan of Star Wars needs this book on their shelves. Its a must-have! Geek Girl Podcast The fantastic new bookStar Wars Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armoris providing a deep dive into the evolution of one of its most iconic characters. Vice This beautiful tome istheultimate guide on all things stormtrooper-related. Paste This beautiful tome istheultimate guide on all things stormtrooper-related An essential keepsake for everyStar Warsfan. Paste Magazine