Ryder Windham is an American author specializing in expansive science fiction narratives. His writing is characterized by its immersive storytelling and detailed exploration of established universes. Windham frequently delves into the rich histories and intricate lore of the worlds he portrays. His works are appreciated for their ability to draw readers into grand, adventurous tales.
Set in a vibrant world, this new series introduces the first Earth-born Transformers, blending adventure with themes of identity and belonging. Created by Hasbro and Nickelodeon, it explores the unique experiences of these characters as they navigate their place among humans and other Transformers. The show promises engaging storytelling and dynamic visuals, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers to the Transformers universe.
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.
After the Clone Wars, the Galactic Empire spared no expense to build a massive fleet of warships to enforce Imperial rule, intimidate defenseless worlds, and destroy all opposition. However, the Imperial Navy underestimated Rebel Alliance fighter pilots, who flew X-wing, Y-wing, A-wing, U-wing and B-wing starfighters, and whatever else they could obtain to fight their Imperial enemies. Decades later, Resistance pilots would fly next-generation versions of Rebel starfighters against the First Order. The Rebel Starfighters Owners’ Workshop Manual presents a thorough history of the starfighters that served the Rebel Alliance and the Resistance. The history includes design origins, production, and modifications for each Rebel starfighter, and is fully illustrated with numerous photographs, schematics, exploded diagrams, and computer-generated artwork by Star Wars 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 Rebel starfighters available, and is fully authorized and approved by Lucasfilm.
The TIE Fighter gets the Haynes treatment! Using brand-new cutaway
illustrations, together with other art and photographs sourced from the
Lucasfilm archives, this manual provides the most thorough technical
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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
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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
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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
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.
