Star Wars Bestiary, Vol. 1: Creatures of the Galaxy is a reference book written by S.T. Bende and illustrated by Iris Compiet that was published by Insight Editions on November 5, 2024. The first of two planned volumes, it covers non-sentient species in the Star Wars galaxy.[1] The book also saw an early release at New York Comic Con 2024.[2]
Publisher's summary
Explore the creatures of Star Wars in the first of two books, this one featuring beautiful illustrations of the wondrous non-sentient species from a galaxy far, far away.
From Naboo to Hoth, Tatooine to Kashyyyk, and beyond, Star Wars is packed with otherworldly species and monstrous creatures. Dive into the lives, habitats, and behaviors of the non-sentient inhabitants from across the galaxy through original, detailed illustrations and insightful text, to include wampas, banthas, porgs, the fearsome Mythosaur, and so much more. This is a must-have comprehensive compendium for any Star Wars fan who wants a closer look at the fascinating lifeforms from the beloved franchise.
ALL-NEW ART: Experience Star Wars in a new way through stunning, original artwork from acclaimed artist Iris Compiet (The Dark Crystal Bestiary: The Definitive Guide to the Creatures of Thra, and Labyrinth: Bestiary - A Definitive Guide to the Creatures of the Goblin King's Realm), featuring your favorite creatures and their habitats.
DISCOVER CREATURES FROM ACROSS THE GALAXY: This book includes an in-depth look at the myriad species from the Star Wars galaxy and their habitats, covering creatures from the films, shows, comics, novels, and more.
AN IDEAL GIFT: A perfect gift for the Star Wars fans of all ages!
AN EPIC ADDITION TO YOUR STAR WARS LIBRARY: A gorgeous volume filled with incredible artwork, Star Wars Bestiary, Vol. 1: Non-sentient Species is an exhaustive exploration of the fantastical creatures of this much-loved galaxy.
Media
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Appearances
| Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
| Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
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Organisms
Droid models
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Locations
Organizations and titles
Sentient species
Vehicles and vessels
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Miscellanea
Sources
"Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 227- First Look Inside The Star Wars Bestiary, Volume 1: Creatures of the Galaxy on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "The Book of Beasts" — Star Wars Insider 228
- Star Wars Black Friday and Cyber Week 2024 Deals on StarWars.com (content not present on current version)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Star Wars Bestiary, Vol. 1 on Insight Editions' official website (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
S.T. Bende (@stbende) on Twitter (post on October 19, 2024): "Look who made it to #NYCC! Modeled by one of our lovely @insighteditions editors, the #StarWarsBestiary (by yours truly and @iriscompietart !) is on sale EARLY at the Insight booth. If you see it in the wild, send me a picture! #starwars #BookTwitter #amreading" (backup link)