It is based on the script of the movie of the same name. For example, the phantom menace novelization had quite a few chapters of story before it even got to the point where the movie started. Revenge of the sith is one of the best novels in the entire book series. The hardcover of the william shakespeares tragedy of the sith s revenge. When the prequel trilogy started, revenge of the sith was the installment everyone was waiting for. The dark is generous and it is patient and it always wins but in the heart of its strength lies its weakness. As combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame. Matthew stover is a greater talent than charles dickens, henry james and proust all rolled into one.
Shop revenge of the sith tshirts created by independent artists from around the globe. But from the first page to the last, i savored stovers version of an extremely dramatic and tragic series of events in the star wars universe. Let me tell you a lot of things in star wars inspire my comedic impulses. The plot of the book corresponds with that of the film, beginning and ending at the same points. This story happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The entire star wars series features the constant and everchanging battle between the forces of good the jedi and evil the sith. Because it wasnt the revenge of the sith movie i loved so deeply it was the book. Jackson, christopher lee, anthony daniels, kenny baker and frank oz. Revenge of the sith by matthew stover in djvu, doc, rtf download ebook. When the novel opens, the clone wars are still in full cry, and numerous jedi have already been lost. Revenge of the sith, a novel based on the screenplay of the movie, will be released on april 2. A brief history of novelizations novelizations have long been a part of hollywood history. High quality revenge of the sith inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world.
This book details the making of revenge of the sith from the earliest concept art meetings all the way through the pick up shooting in london. Matthew stovers revenge of the sith feels more like a reboot or reimagining as it tells the fall of anakin. Revenge of the sith unabridged audiobook, by matthew stover. Based on the story and screenplay by george lucas a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Revenge of the sith mass market paperback october 25, 2005. Lucas movie, revenge of the sith is, afterall a laughable mockery of what. Revenge of the sith quotes by matthew woodring stover. Sure, revenge of the sith is the best star wars prequel, but. There are several elements added not seen in the film lorth needa as commander of the integrity at the battle of coruscant, for example, while. Finally, after stalling for two movies, george lucas delivers on all his promises. The turning point for the entire star wars saga is at hand. Revenge of the sith by matthew woodring stover goodreads. Dec 11, 2017 this december can boast the release of a pair of films from two very different franchises. Along the way you see bits of the script as it changes, scrapped ideas for characters, and more.
Episode iii revenge of the sith novelization was written by matthew stover and published on april 2, 2005 by del rey. The revenge of the sith novelization is one of the best star wars. We print the highest quality revenge of the sith tshirts on the internet. The first star wars movie was released in 1977, and since then the stories of life in a galaxy far, far away have continued to capture the imaginations of viewers and. Revenge of the sith honest trailer proves the prequels are. Star wars revenge of the sith audiobook audiobooks free. The turning point for the entire star wars saga is at handaf. If you wish to read,read it all,read all this info good,not just one book or two books,but all of this information. Revenge of the sith is a canon youngreaders adaptation of the prequel trilogy film star wars. The revenge of the sith novelization is one of the best. Oct 27, 2005 revenge of the sith is often considered to be the best of the prequel trilogy of star wars films, if only for the dramatic second half when anakin skywalker converts to the dark side of the force and carries out dreadful deeds at the behest of his new master, the sith lord, darth sidious, followed by the tragic ending involving him and padme. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It remains only for evil darth sidious to strike the final staggering blow against the republic and ordain a fearsome new sith lord.
The jedi seem even more bigheaded as well as out of touch than necessary with only vague insinuations made regarding why. In revenge of the sith, this clash not only occurs between the two sides but within anakin skywalker himself. Matthew stovers revenge of the sith is a novelisation of the third prequel star wars film. Years after the onset of the clone wars, the noble jedi knights lead a. After years of civil war, the separatists have battered the already faltering republic nearly to the point of collapse. This is the story he kept promising hed tell, the movie weve all kept hoping hell make.
Jedi master yodas mantra fear is the path to the dark side, fear leads to anger, anger leads to hatred, hatred leads to suffering is at the crux of stovers story. Not content to just relate the events of the film, it gives fascinating insight into the characters, their hopes, fears, motivations and. Narration for the audio version was performed by jonathan davis the book s plot corresponds almost exactly to that of the movie, though there are several added elements not seen in the film the appearance. Revenge of the sith is set three years after the onset of the clone wars, established in star wars. Revenge of the sith told thr story of hoe anakin skywalker fell t o the dark side. In a stunning move, the fiendish droid leader, general grievous, has swept into the republic capital and kidnapped chancellor palpatine, leader of the galactic senate. Revenge of the sith 2016 tpb comic online free and high quality. A lot of people have a lot of strong opinions about the star wars prequels, and most of them are, at best, middling. It remains only for darth sidious to strike the final staggering blow against the republicand to ordain a fearsome new sith lord. Revenge of the sith is the movie he ought to have made right from the beginning. Many more things about it inspire my need to shoutsob. Truly the best of the bad star wars movies, revenge of the sith doesnt make a whole lot of sense, both when viewed. Hello,i have gathered all sith knowledge into one book, the book of darth silus is one of the many many books of the grand book of the sith. Matthew stovers revenge of the sith novelisation scifi.
Parents need to know that revenge of the sith is the third and final film in the star wars prequel trilogy and contains a few moments of graphic violence, as well as the transformation of a beloved character from good to bad. Yoda is good value as ever, though his character is never allowed to breathe in the airless galaxy lucas creates, and there is a good sequence at. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The battle sequence is expanded in the book, and detailed descriptions of. The story is set in the year 14 bby, and it connects with stories from the television shows star wars. If you didnt like it or found some really bad things about it, you might like it even more. The team at youtini has handselected these books because they fit this theme.
It stars ewan mcgregor, natalie portman, hayden christensen, ian mcdiarmid, samuel l. Revenge of the sith is the tale of the final days of the chaotic clone wars, and with it, the fall of the republic, destruction of the jedi order, rise of the empire, and lastly the revenge. To me bad would mean wholly incompetent and unentertaining, which revenge of the sith isnt. The novelization of revenge of the sith is without a doubt the most wellwritten star wars book i have ever read and ive read nearly a hundred. There are several elements added not seen in the film lorth needa as commander of the.
Episode iii revenge of the sith is a 2005 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by george lucas. Revenge of the sith is a novelization of the film of the same name, written by matthew stover and published on april 2, 2005 by del rey books the plot of the book corresponds with that of the film, beginning and ending at the same points. Specifically, i want to get my hands on some sith centred books. Few things so perfectly combine both of these feelings as the 2005 ultimate star wars dramarama known as episode 3. Revenge of the sith is a novelization of the film of the same name, written by matthew stover and published on april 2, 2005 by del rey books. Ive finished all the current books ive had on my list, and i want to get back into some star wars novels.
The movie chronicles the fall of anakin skywalker and his transformation into darth vader. Theres a scene where the most powerful sith lord in the galaxy rolls backwards over his office chair with all the skill of a toddler in their onesie attempting. Revenge of the sith may not be quite as good as a tale of two cities but it surely takes some kind of genius to take a lucas prequel screenplay and turn it into a 5star worthy novel. Notable differences between the movie and the novel. Scholastic education trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Its got action and visuals and a semblance of shakespearian intrigue and drama that puts it way above the oth. Episode iii revenge of the sith 2005 bloopers outtakes gag reel duration. Firstly ep 3 takes place in 19 bby which means 19 years before the battle of yavin. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The republic is crumbling under attacks by the ruthless sith lord, count dooku. Secrets from the dark side vault edition star wars box nov by wallace, daniel isbn. Episode iii revenge of the sith, the movie that brings the star wars epic full circleto the creation of darth vader and the birth of.
Revenge of the sith golden book wookieepedia fandom. Feb 27, 2011 i talk about matthew stovers novelization of the final installment of the prequel trilogy of films in george lucas famous space opera saga. For the first time ever on digital, discover the true power of the dark side in star wars. Revenge of the sith by matthew stover legends lady nerds and nerdy gentlemen. Even more than ten years after the films introduction, it is a book worth reading.
I thought this was a wonderful book fll of action, romance and the. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. May, 2005 revenge of the sith has some almost decent things. Well, everyone, the time has finally come for a downright drubbing of the last. Revenge of the sith is the quintessential star wars prequel. Unfortunately, the novelization of revenge of the sith isn. Lords of the sith is a canon novel written by paul s. Episode iii revenge of the sith 2005 comic online free and high quality. Based on the screenplay of the final film in george lucass epic saga, bestselling star wars author matthew stovers novel crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their. Secondly, when there may be some crossover for example, there is both a book and video game of the force unleashed.