United States-based publication The New York Times has recently put out a coffeetable book about the popular science fiction franchise "Star Wars."
The unique book is titled "In a Galaxy Far, Far Away," and it is a collection of pages from the New York Times that feature coverage of the beloved franchise. The earliest of these pages is one where visionary George Lucas was reported to be working on a "space opera." The article was dated 1973.
From there, the book showcases all of the news coverage and feature articles from the New York Times that are about "Star Wars." From film announcements, photographs, reviews— even obituaries of key people involved in creating the franchise were included.
The book includes everything from the said Lucas article in 1973 to coverage of the latest film, "Star Wars: The last Jedi." With the nostalgic coffeetable book, fans and collectors can relive how Lucas' masterpiece revolutionized the sci-fi film industry.
First released in 1977, "Star Wars" was one of the first films that told its story in episodes. It is also unique for its time because later episodes (Episodes IV, V, and VI) came earlier than the prequels (Episodes I, II, and III). The franchise also has a unique take on merchandising, and was one of the films that embraced special effects at the time.
The New York Times' "Star Wars" memorabilia "In a Galaxy Far, Far Away" is now available for purchase for $70. Those who want a more personalized copy with their name engraved on the cover can pay $10 on top of the regular price.
One of the first people to get the book was Steve Sansweet. He was dubbed as a "Star Wars" archivist, and is known for collecting various "Star Wars" memorabilia. Naturally, he showed off the book in a video he posted on Facebook.
