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Sansweet, Stephen Jay was born on June 14, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jack Morris and Fannie (Axelrod) Sansweet.
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Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles takes the reader on a journey through cool and kitsch, from toys and costumes to life-size statues made of LEGO bricks to consumer goods such as candy, clothing, toothpaste--and much more. Drawn from the largest private Star Wars collection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector. Since the first Star Wars film opened in 1977, George Lucas's epic space fantasy has become not only one of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time, but also an obsession for collectors around the globe, who have spent more than $15 billion on Star Wars merchandise. These collectibles range from the offbeat--C-3PO tape dispensers, fan-made bantha pinatas, and Darth Vader popcorn poppers--to the everyday--Boba Fett cake pans, Yoda PEZ dispensers, and "Cream of Jawa" soup. Here for the first time is a chronicle of the constantly expanding, all-encompassing, often-surreal lifestyle of collecting Star Wars--filled with incredible stranger-than-fiction stories from the galaxy's foremost collector.
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(TWENTY YEARS AGO, IN A THEATER RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER ...)
TWENTY YEARS AGO, IN A THEATER RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER . . . Movie audiences fell in love with the rogue, the farmboy, the princess, the villain cloaked in black. Each had his or her place in the universe, and each possessed a unique style. "I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board." "Let the Wookiee win." "Do. Or do not. There is no try." No series of movies--before or since--has yielded so many memorable moments as the Star Wars trilogy. Those moments are captured here, for everyone to carry and enjoy so that, now and forever . . . The Force will be with you . . . always.
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(For the true Star Wars fan, it doesn't get much better th...)
For the true Star Wars fan, it doesn't get much better than this mammoth compendium in its evocative die-cut slipcase: a companion to the volume that covered the original trilogy and a visual tour through the final three Star Wars films. Photographs, behind-the-scenes production stills, early sketches, computer renderings, outtakes, and more from Lucasfilm's archives deconstruct Episodes I, II, and IIIevery vehicle, character, planet, and plot line is examined. Featuring more than 3,000 out-of-this-world color images, an insider's-perspective text, and production specifications, this is a gorgeous tribute to the most successful movie saga of all time. 2005 by Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
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"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." It's been 30 years since those immortal words were first seen on movie screens nationwide and it was the start of a worldwide phenomenon and the beginning of the most successful movie franchise of all time. The Star Wars Vault: Thirty Years of Treasures from the Lucasfilm Archives, With Removable Memorabilia and Two Audio CDs by Stephen J. Sansweet and Peter Vilmur (HarperEntertainment; on-sale October 30, 2007; $85.00) is the official illustrated book celebrating this year's 30th anniversary of George Lucas' first Star Wars movie, and includes removable reproductions of memorabilia, along with two CDs containing vintage radio ads, original cast interviews, George Lucas' commentary, and even Carrie Fisher singing in the Star Wars Holiday Special. The Star Wars Vault is the insider's look at the development and making of all six movies, and the huge cultural impact they've had. In addition to hundreds of photos and pieces of artwork, the book includes fifty interactive, rare, and some never-before-seen pieces of memorabilia. Among the book's features are: • The special questionnaire for the first and only test screening of the original Star Wars — and the invitation to attend it • George Lucas' hand-written treatment for The Empire Strikes Back • Lucasfilm Christmas cards • Iron-on T-shirt transfer • The very first concept sketch drawn for Star Wars • Blueprints of Star Wars vehicles and sets • Original hand-written directions for ground-breaking special effects The Star Wars Vault is the ultimate, one-of-a-kind insider's look into the sensation that launched a phenomenon that includes six feature films; two spin-off films; three television series with more to come; and an extensive collection of licensed books, comics, video games, action figures, trading cards, and many other products worldwide.
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(The Star Wars Vault - The Star Wars Vault includes Fifty ...)
The Star Wars Vault - The Star Wars Vault includes Fifty interactive, rare and some never-before-published memorabilie, including reproductions of Lucas's own handwritten script pages, flip-through catalogs, swag, posters, T-shirt transfers, stickers, blueprints, production notes, animation cells and much more! Hundreds of photos and pieces of artwork. This is a Star Wars collector's treasure trove of memorabilia that is available no where else. It is a 128 page collection in the form of a scrap book and fact book. This is the same 30 year Edition but without the 2 CDs
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(For the true Star Wars fan, it doesn't get much better th...)
For the true Star Wars fan, it doesn't get much better than this mammoth compendium in its evocative die-cut slipcase: a companion to the volume that covered the original trilogy and a visual tour through the final three Star Wars films. Photographs, behind-the-scenes production stills, early sketches, computer renderings, outtakes, and more from Lucasfilm's archives deconstruct Episodes I, II, and III; every vehicle, character, planet, and plot line is examined. Featuring more than 3,000 out-of-this-world color images, an insider's-perspective text, and production specifications, this is a gorgeous tribute to the most successful movie saga of all time.
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(One of the very first Star Wars posters had no images at ...)
One of the very first Star Wars posters had no images at all just enormous block letters that announced, "Coming to Your Galaxy This Summer: Star Wars." The rest is history. Now, 28 years later, the 350 most amazing Star Wars movie posters are collected for the first time. This compilation spans the surreal to ultra realistic, the campy to darkly serious: Darth Vader's head exploding in a shower of camera parts; Anakin Skywalker casting an ominous Sith shadow; C-3PO and R2-D2 selling Star Wars shoes; Luke and Vader in mortal battle aboard the Death Star. Classic posters are joined with text by the world's foremost Star Wars collector, Stephen Sansweet, and poster collector Peter Vilmur, behind-the-scenes stories from artists and designers, a scarcity guide to over 2,000 posters, and a bootleg identification guide. Exploding with color, The Star Wars Poster Book illuminates an unexplored corner of Star Wars history. 2005 by Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
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Sansweet, Stephen Jay was born on June 14, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jack Morris and Fannie (Axelrod) Sansweet.
Bachelor of Science, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1966.
Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1966-1969; reporter, Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia, 1969-1971; reporter, Wall Street Journal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1971-1973; reporter, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles, 1973-1984; deputy bureau chief, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles, 1984-1987; bureau chief, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles, 1987-1996; director speciality marketing, Lucasfilm Ltd., San Rafael, California, 1996-1997; director content management and fan relations, Lucasfilm Ltd., San Rafael, California, since 1997; senior editor, Star Wars Galaxy Magazine, since 1996. Lecturer business journalism University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1984-1987.
(The Star Wars Vault - The Star Wars Vault includes Fifty ...)
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(One of the very first Star Wars posters had no images at ...)
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