The ultimate book for every <i>Star Wars(r)</i> fan.<br><br>Experience the <i>Star Wars</i> universe as never before in this stunning visual journey that carries you to the farthest reaches--and into the deepest mysteries--of George Lucas's cinematic masterpiece.  Ralph McQuarrie, the legendary main concept artist for all three <i>Star Wars</i> films, and Kevin J. Anderson, the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling <i>Star Wars</i> author, present the ultimate voyage: a vivid and close-up look at the exotic worlds and remarkable inhabitants of the <i>Star Wars</i> universe.<br><br>The breathtaking artwork of McQuarrie and Anderson's delightful text are your guide to eight different <i>Star Wars</i> locales.  Here, detailed as never before, are the worlds of Tatooine, the stark desert home planet of Luke Skywalker; Coruscant, the glorious center of the Empire; Dagobah, the swampy world of Yoda; Bespin, site of the famed floating metropolis of Cloud City; Endor, the forest moon sheltering the Ewoks; Hoth, the frozen wasteland and site of a secret Rebel base; Yavin 4, the jungle moon, nearly destroyed by the first Death Star; and Alderaan, Princess Leia's homeworld, cruelly annihilated by the same Death Star.  Each world is lavishly illustrated and described by a qualified expert, including scientists, scouts, soldiers, poets, and even Imperial agents.  <i>The Illustrated Star Wars Universe</i> is an epic achievement, a visionary treat no <i>Star Wars</i> fan will want to miss--and a true collector's item you'll enjoy for years to come.<br><br>(r), TM & (c) 1995 Lucasfilm Ltd.<br>All rights reserved.  Used under authorization.