Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive is a reference book about the original trilogy film Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. The book is written by Kelly Knox, Clayton Sandell, and S.T. Bende, with cover art by Ise Ananphada, was published by Insight Editions on April 23, 2024.
Publisher's summary
Return of the Jedi didn't just conclude the original Star Wars trilogy—its themes, structure, and emotional core paved the way for some of the most compelling elements of modern Star Wars storytelling. Filled with photography and concept art, this book celebrates all things Return of the Jedi, while also examining its ties to modern Star Wars stories such as The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, The Clone Wars, and beyond. Covering essential aspects of Return of the Jedi, this book further examines the film's legacy by showcasing the movie's merchandise, novels, comics, and spinoffs.[2]
REDISCOVER THE THRILLS OF RETURN OF THE JEDI: This deluxe coffee table book presents the story of Return of the Jedi in a fun and exciting format, with plenty of facts about the production of the film. From the enduring eccentricities of Jabba the Hutt's palace, to the climactic showdown between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, this book explores fan-favorite moments from the beloved movie.[2]
A BOUNTY OF SPECIAL ITEMS AND INTERACTIVE FEATURES: Gatefolds, booklets, and other interactive features add a new level of insight to this celebration of the iconic film.[2]
CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF AN EPIC CONCLUSION: Going beyond the production of Return of the Jedi, this book explores forty years of merchandise, books, comics, and spinoffs, including Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, Ewoks: The Battle for Endor, and the animated Ewoks television show.[2]
AN IDEAL GIFT FOR ALL FANS: Return of the Jedi has timeless appeal among movie-goers and aficionados, making this book the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your life.[2]
COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: This book joins Insight Editions' library of exciting Star Wars titles, including Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees.[2]
Continuity
- On page 98, the book incorrectly labels an image of the Klatooinian Barada as Kithaba, another member of the species.
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9798886633177; April 23, 2024; Insight Editions; US hardcover[2]
Cover gallery
Appearances
In-universe appearances
| Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
| Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
Characters
Locations
Organizations and titles
Legends organizations and titles
Sentient species
Miscellanea
Out-of-universe appearances
Sources
NYCC 2023: 13 Highlights from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel on StarWars.com (backup link)- This Week! in Star Wars Dispatch: Ready, Set, New Star Wars Books! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 223
- "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 225
Notes and references
External links