<b>The <i>Star Wars</i> universe is expanding faster than ever before, and <i>Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Characters</i> has received an exciting new face-lift–with completely updated text and more than a hundred brand new, full-color illustrations by extraordinary new artist Michael Sutfin. <br></b><br>This all-new <i>Essential Guide</i> features detailed profiles of more than one hundred and thirty characters from across the <i>Star Wars</i> galaxy, including all of your favorites–such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and Mara Jade–as well as, from Episode II: <br><br>• Jango Fett • Count Dooku • Anakin Skywalker • Zam Wesell<br><br>And the key players from <i>Star Wars: </i>Episode I<i> The Phantom Menace</i>:<br><br>• Queen Amidala • Qui-Gon Jinn • Mace Windu • Darth Maul<br><br>Here is complete, updated coverage of the novels from the incredible New Jedi Order and all of the classic movies, books, comics, TV specials, games, and the rest of the <i>Star Wars</i> universe.<br><br>This must-have book describes the essential history and personal data for each character–with vital statistics, homeworlds, and political affiliations.<br><br><b>More characters, more information, brilliant artwork–the <i>Essential Guide</i>s are hotter than ever! <br></b>