Star Wars with occasional sarcasm
StarWars.com’s May 4th gift to EU fans is the entire second chapter of the upcoming Timothy Zahn book. And some other stuff, like a preview of Darth Maul: Death Sentence and Darth Vader and Son wallpapers. And the Fate of the Jedi writers talking about the series. But mostly Scoundrels.
Today on the Star Wars Books Facebook page, a short bit from the next Timothy Zahn book, Scoundrels. It’s due in December.
There’s only one release this week, but it isn’t until Saturday, when you can head to a participating comic shop for Free Comic Book Day. Among the offerings is a two-sided Star Wars/Firefly book from Dark Horse – no, not a crossover, just two stories. And yes, there are plenty of kid-friendly choices and they really are FREE, so bring the younglings.
Our next couple book releases are paperback reprints: Paul S. Kemp’s The Old Republic: Deceived (May 29) and Timothy Zahn’s Choices of One (June 26.)
“Whores do not make one great” — Yoda, mentoring Motley Crue.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) April 28, 2012
Padme, when Anakin confesses that he killed ALL the Sand People, and you DON’T break up with him? Yeah, ROTS is all on you, girl friend.
— Mandy (@MandyBu) April 27, 2012
Just got told by my boss that I sound like #darthvader when I concentrate. So I sound like an asthmatic sadist! Awesome. #FML #starwars
— Laurence MacRory (@LaurenceMacRory) April 23, 2012
So amusing having a job where knowing offhand that it’s Jundland Wastes, not Junland, is an asset. #lifeatlucas #starwars
— Jennifer Heddle (@jenheddle) April 24, 2012
Some for some Expanded Universe… Continue reading “Whores do not make one great: Last week’s best #StarWars and #SWEU tweets”
Many of us Mara Jade fans have never really been big fans of character’s ‘default’ outfit, the leather catsuit. And Tosche Station has finally has it:
By the Gods of Kobol, we hate the catsuit. It’s objectifying, it’s demeaning. Mara’s a character whose innate personality makes her engaging. She doesn’t need to wear a skintight outfit that’s woefully ill-suited to combat to get fans to like her.
So, they’re having a contest! Come up with a more appropriate outfit for Mara and you could win some books. And/or the gratitude of Mara fans!
Here are a few existing fanworks that just may fit the criteria: Mara in robes, in a jacket, in a turtleneck, (!!) steampunk (well, at least it’s different,) in a flight suit and inspired by one of the Japanese covers. Be inspired, but don’t copy!
George Lucas has just approved a book project that should thrill fans. Those who know are already stoked… Stay tuned…!!
— J. W. Rinzler (@jwrinzler) April 26, 2012
What could it be? Well, it’s Rinzler and Lucas, so probably nonfiction of some sort. Maybe another art book. We’ll find out one day.
Or maybe it’s this.
Meanwhile, earlier…
Getting ready to go see some of our new HU @StarWars shirts that will debut on May 4th. It’s gonna be a fun day to be a Star Wars fan!
— Her Universe (@HerUniverse) April 26, 2012
One of them is likely the Dolman top. Or maybe the Ahsoka onsie? The tote bag?
For a good cause. EUCantina is selling #SWEU t-shirts with all the profits going to CJ’s favorite charity, Reading is Fundamental. There’s far more than tees in the store, and $3 of each purchase will go towards the charity. (Which really needs all the help it can get right now.)
UPDATE: There are tees for #ZahnSolo as well.
The blogside. Galactic Drift makes a point about poorly crafted villians, something some of us saw as a major problem in Fate of the Jedi. Meanwhile, Tosche Station collected folks dream Star Wars novels.
Interviews. Tom Taylor talked to Big Shiny Robot, Rebelscum and CNN.
Background. Even more Essential Guide to Warfare endnotes from Jason Fry. Speaking of, Jacob, one of Jawajames’ friends, recorded Fry’s author talk and more at one of the San Diego “Attack of the Authors” tour stops. (You did watch James’ interview, right?)
Reviews. James takes a look at Dawn of the Jedi #3 and Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #6.
Have you heard about Jeff Grubb’s Scourge yet? Because it comes out Tuesday and I swear I have an entire EUbits worth of links for it. At least someone is excited… Roqoo Depot even has a reader’s guide.
Last week, Grubb chatted about the book on Facebook. (For the impatient, TFN has a recap.) He also chatted with the Fictional Frontiers podcast, EUCantina, Rooqoo Depot and Suvudu.
The reviews have been pretty positive, at least so far: Read up at EU Cantina, Lightsaber Rattling, Knights Archive, NJOE and Roqoo Depot. Or you can try a 50-page excerpt to see if it’s to your tastes.
Meanwhile, it’s a good week for comic fans, with three comics and a trade collection coming to stores on Wednesday. Two of the books – Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #6 and Dark Times: Out of the Wilderness #5 – close out their storylines, while another begins with Blood Ties: Boba Fett is Dead #1. And for the final offering, the third volume of Invasion, Revelations, is collected.
DK’s Attack of the Authors Tour was in San Diego this weekend at the Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore, and James had a chance to catch up with author Jason Fry.
Remember when the Jedi were just normal people who could do extraordinary things? Yeah. Me too. #SWEU
— Nancipants (@nancipants) April 21, 2012
Remember when we raked Courtship of Princess Leia over the coals because Luke was way too powerful? Some problems never go away.
Next time you are having a bad day just remember this simple fact: Everything is Jar Jar’s fault #starwars #swtor
— Not David Bass (@doctordike) April 20, 2012
Damn it, Jar Jar, stay OUT of publishing!
I think the most significant impression the Star Wars prequels had on our culture is that hipsters now rock the Jedi braid.
— Benjamin Bailey (@616Earth) April 21, 2012
No one should rock the Jedi braid. No one.
C’mon guys, can you at least tell us some #SWCVI news is coming very soon? Guests, exclusives etc?@SW_Celebration
— Gary Mancini (@Indiana_) April 21, 2012
OH, YES, PLEASE. Four months to go, and we’ve had exactly two actual announcements? Damn it, Jar Jar, our patience is beginning to fray!
Okay, okay, I’ll leave Jar Jar alone now. Continue reading “Everything is Jar Jar’s fault: Last week’s best #StarWars and #SWEU tweets”