We may not have had spin-off anthologies, amazing graphics-packed computer games like BATTLEFRONT, nor the veritable flood of books and comics that are prevalant now, but STAR WARS fans of the seventies had their imaginations truly inspired by the movies themselves, notably the original 1977 release, and especially through the domain of the original TOPPS bubblegum card sets, which showcased superb photos of our favourite scenes and characters, as well as all the incredible worlds, planets, droids and technology around them.
Coming 29th October, 2015 will be a terrific celebration of that glorious time of innocent and enthusiastic card collecting, courtesy of Gary Gerani, Robert Conte and ABRAMS BOOKS: S
TAR WARS- The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume One.
Here's the jacket blurb:
Star Wars—the original
trading card series from Topps first published in 1977 and 1978—is reprinted
here in its entirety for the first time, featuring all five sets of collectible
cards and stickers. This deluxe compilation includes the fronts and backs of
all 330 cards and 55 stickers (originally sold one per pack), including movie
facts, story summaries, actor profiles, and puzzle cards featuring all your
favorite characters and scenes from the very first Star Wars movie. Also
features four bonus trading cards, as well as an introduction and commentary by
Gary Gerani, the original editor of the Star Wars Topps series. A
special afterword by Robert V. Conte spotlights the rare Star Wars Wonder
Bread trading cards, also reprinted for the first time.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Gary
Gerani is a
screenwriter, author, noted film and TV historian, and children’s product
developer. He is best known as the cowriter of the film Pumpkinhead; the
author of the book Fantastic Television; and creator, editor, and
writer of literally hundreds of Topps trading card sets since 1972. He lives in
California.
Robert V.
Conte is a
pop-culture consultant who, armed with his vast memorabilia collection,
utilizes his expertise on a myriad of officially licensed products, including
Godzilla, Kiss, and Sesame Street. He has three children and is the
subject of a forthcoming documentary film, Rebuilding Robert. He lives
in New York.
The Topps
Company, Inc., founded
in 1938, is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sports cards,
entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery.
Star Wars: The Original Topps Trading Card Series, Volume One: 1: Amazon.co.uk: Lucasfilm Ltd: 9781419711725: Books
Look out for AFICIONADO's review in the not too distant future.
They have supposedly brought order and peace to the universe from the ashes of the devastating Clone Wars, but in the process deliberately stripped planets of its peoples, technology and raw material to feed its burgeoning Imperial war machine. The First Galactic Empire's near twenty-year reign is no cause for joy or celebration to the people it supposedly protects, spreading its terror- enforced control and oppression across the stars like a virulent plague- its harsh and xenophobic ruling laws, decreed by the isolated and unchallenged Emperor Palpatine, initiated through thousands upon thousands of ambitious enforcers. The Empire's latest and ultimate information propaganda tool/doctrine compiled for its planetary and space command divisions will, surely, become not just a showcase for the continuance of Empire's evil means and the implementations of their long-term tactics/ ideologies. But should its valuable information fall into the wrong hands, it could also unintentionally become part of a unique and vital rallying call-to-arms by those pockets of isolated yet growing in strength resistance cells working against the odds in defying their rule of. Whoever holds this handbook in their hands may ultimately prove key to either the Empire's continuance or it's ultimate destruction!
