You can’t deny the enduring power and allure of Star Wars, perhaps the greatest film franchise of all time. There can never be too many Star Wars memorabilia, and that’s why The New York Times has produced a book that traces the public and critical reception of this much-loved sci-fi film and its cultural and historical impact. The book features all the important Times articles about the films, their reviews, news articles, photos, behind-the-scenes exclusives, and many more.
The book begins with the Times‘ 1973 piece on George Lucas and his still then unknown science fiction screenplay “The Star Wars.” By the time 1977 rolled around, Vincent Canby, a Times film critic, was calling it one of the most beautiful movie serials ever made.
With In A Galaxy Far, Far Away the Times has managed to capture the wonderful story of Star Wars as it has firmly rooted itself in five decades of pop culture. The book’s 85 pages of reprinted Times content journeys from the 1970s all the way up to 2017’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Bound in a regal monochrome leatherette binding, this hardcover book can be personalized to make the ultimate gift for any diehard fan, and comes with a magnifier and a certificate of authenticity.