| Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Alien Species | |
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| Author | Ann Margaret Lewis; Helen Keier |
| Illustrator | Chris Trevas; William O'Connor |
| Publisher | Del Rey |
| Type | Reference book |
| Publication date | October 31st, 2006 |
| Published by | Del Rey |
| ISBN | ISBN 034547760X |
| Page count | 240 pages |
| Publication Order | |
| Preceded by Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Droids |
Followed by Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force |
Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Alien Species is a reference book relating to the Star Wars multimedia franchise. It was written by Ann Margaret Lewis and Helen Keier with illustrations by Chris Trevas and William O'Connor. The cover art graphic was illustrated by Steven D. Anderson. It was published by Del Rey and first released on October 31st, 2006. The book is categorized as part of the Star Wars "Legends" brand, which means that some information provided within may no longer be considered part of the franchise's canon continuity.
When it comes to extraterrestrial life-forms, there's more to science fiction's most famous galaxy than just Jawas, Wookiees, Ewoks and Hutts. From the skylanes of Coruscant to the worlds of the Outer Rim, an untold number of species populate those planets far, far away. And if you confuse Gungans with Gamorreans, or don't know a bantha from a tauntaun, you'll definitely need the in-depth data that only this revised, expanded and updated guide can deliver.