Best Selling Books by GEORGE LUCAS

Title on title page, spine, and cover partially in Japanese.

From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novel of adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: First in the Chronicles of the Shadow War. The genius of Star Wars(r) creator George Lucas and the vision of Chris Claremont, the author of the phenomenally bestselling The Uncanny X-Men adventures, merge in what must be the fantasy event of the year. In Shadow Moon, war and chaos have gripped the land of Tir Asleen. An ancient prophecy reveals one hope: a savior princess who will ascend to the throne when the time is right. But first, a Nelwyn wanderer must face forces of unimaginable malevolence and dangerous, forbidden rites of necromancy that could bring back a powerful warrior from soulless sleep. George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the ''70s and ''80s with his Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if he had any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucas turned to his 1988 fantasy film, Willow. "When I wrote the story for Willow, I began with the pre-story," Lucas said, "but the full story was yet to be told." Now, Lucas''s vision is being fulfilled with the talented help of Chris Claremont. Having previously taken the reins of what was for a decade the bestselling comic in the western hemisphere (The Uncanny X-Men) Claremont assumes the reponsibility of foster parent to Lucas''s creation. On sale in hardcover now, and available on BDD Audio Cassette as well, SHADOW MOON is a momentous new adventure for readers looking to spend part of this summer in a fantastic world. SHADOW MOON is one of Bantam Spectra''s most exciting publishing events in 1995, the year we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as the premiere publishing imprint of books of speculative fiction.

You`re just about to take out the shield generator protecting the second Death Star when suddenly you`re surrounded by Imperial scum. What do you do?! Call the EWOKS of course! It`s Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and hundreds and hundreds of fuzzy little Ewoks in the third volume of Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi--MANGA!

The official comics adaptation! The action of the Clone Wars comes to a dramatic conclusion, and events are put in place for A New Hope. Battles rage in space, armies clash on alien worlds, heroes become martyrs, and friends become enemies-all leading up to the biggest, longest, and most incredible lightsaber duel in Star Wars history! This is the film that answers the questions, How did Anakin succumb to the dark side? What happened to Luke and Leia''s mother? And why are there no Jedi around in the original Trilogy? Artist Doug Wheatley (Star Wars: Empire volume two) brings a level of life and detail to the adaptation that rivals that of the films themselves. An epic graphic novel not to be missed!

You waited in line for months to see the movie You read the comics You ate the fruit snacks and played with the action figures! Now make sure you don''t miss the most exciting retelling of the movie of the century -- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menaceu0097Manga! Legendary manga artist Kia Asamiya masterfully illustrates George Lucas'' tale of adventure and intrigue in a book that no Star Wars fan will want to miss!

As a courier for the French army at the Battle of Verdun, young Indiana Jones finds himself battling the French generals who persist in ordering suicidal assaults against the German troops.

While fighting with the French in 1916, Indy is captured and sent to a maximum security prison where he meets a charismatic young French captain named Charles de Gaulle.

The manga-style Star Wars saga concludes with this, the fourthvolume of Star Wars: A New Hope -- Manga, artfully rendered by the hand of Hisao Tamaki. You won`t want to miss the dramatic final assault by the Rebels on the Death Star. It`s Star Wars like you`ve never seen it before!

The Star Wars saga continues -- Manga style in volume three of Star Wars: A New Hope -- Manga, artfully rendered by the hand of Tamaki Hisao. Be there as Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and Obi-Wan are brought on board the Death Star. And witness HisaoTamaki''s incredible rendition of the lightsaber battle between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi! You won''t want to miss it . . . It''s Star Wars like you''ve never seen it before!

THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK MOVIE FOLLOWED REBELS AND THE EMPIRE THROUGH A STRUGGLE THAT CROSSED THE GALAXY. BUT THE NPR DRAMATIZATION WILL REVEAL SCENES THE MOVIE NEVER SHOWED YOU.... The Imperials discover the planetary probe evidence that leads them to the Rebel base Luke Skywalker and Han Solo await rescue in an emergency shelter on the frozen surface of Hoth Han Solo and his first mate, Chewbacca, fix the Falcon--and demolish each other''s egos Luke encounters a medical droid that could match C-3PO for politesse anytime The Rebel control room on Hoth during the desperate battle against the Imperial Walkers Luke''s last-minute rendezvous with his attack wing on the surface of Hoth--without his flyer Inside Yoda''s cave on Luke''s first morning of training in the mysterious ways of the Jedi The ten episodes of this original radio dramatization script contain exciting new scenes and extra information on the events of the second installment in the acclaimed Star Wars series, which has become part of our modern mythology. And behind-the-scenes details of the dramatization process itself come to light in an informative introduction by the script''s author, Brian Daley---who wrote the episodes, then reworked scenes on the spot in the recording studio, creating the National Public Radio dramatization broadcast on stations nationwide. The story of The Empire Strikes Back comes to life again in these original scripts--this time with more background, more scenes--more Star Wars!

What is the history of philosophy? What exactly is this the history of and how is that history to be understood in relationship to philosophy itself? Can philosophy''s history, on any of a number of diverse descriptions, ever be said in its own right to constitute a unique and genuine source of philosophical wisdom or insight? George Lucas sweeps aside the constraints of traditional methodological and cultural boundaries to reflect broadly on a variety of answers to these questions, as posed by many of the major philosophical figures of the past century. Inviting a re-consideration of the work of scholars as diverse as Alasdair MacIntyre, Leo Strauss, Jacques Derrida, Michel Foucault, Richard Rorty, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Bertrand Russell, Arthur Danto, Martha Nussbaum, Paul Ricoeur, Charles Taylor, Keith Lehrer and Jerome Schneewind, Lucas ranges widely over the history of philosophy itself in search of original, probing answers to these profound and perennial issues.

A brand new X-Wing surprise by Aaron Allston.

A re-creation of the complete shooting script, including sequences that never appeared in the finished film, and color photogrpahs from the film.

Featuring such characters as Marion and Abner Ravenwood (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) and threats and death-traps to dodge, this title is an adaptation of the fourth Indiana Jones film.