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Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: Behind the Scenes - an Expanded Universe Is Born
- Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy - Legends
- Narrated by: Timothy Zahn, Betsy Mitchell
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
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Publisher's summary
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: Behind the Scenes is a special recording that features new commentary by author Timothy Zahn and editor Betsy Mitchell, written for the 20th anniversary edition of Heir to the Empire, read by Zahn and Mitchell. Included here is audio from the that new unabridged recording to enhance their comments.
The biggest event in the history of Star Wars books, Heir to the Empire follows the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia after they led the Rebel Alliance to victory in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.
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Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Volume 1: Jedi Search
- By: Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 3 hrs
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While Luke Skywalker takes the first step toward setting up an academy to train a new order of Jedi Knights, Han Solo and Chewbacca are taken prisoner on the planet Kessel and forced to work in the fathomless depths of a spice mine. But when Han and Chewie break away, they flee to a secret Imperial research laboratory surrounded by a cluster of black holes - going from one danger to a far greater one.
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Abridged - Ugh
- By Richard on 10-06-13
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Razor's Edge
- Star Wars: Empire and Rebellion, Book 1
- By: Martha Wells
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
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Times are desperate for the Rebel Alliance. Harassment by the Empire and a shortage of vital supplies are hindering completion of a new secret base on the ice planet Hoth. So when Mid Rim merchants offer much-needed materials for sale, Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo lead an Alliance delegation to negotiate a deal. But when treachery forces the rebel ship to flee into territory controlled by pirates, Leia makes a shocking discovery: The fierce marauders come from Leia's homeworld of Alderaan, recently destroyed by the Death Star.
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Not the typical Star Wars Book
- By Mara on 11-06-13
By: Martha Wells
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Dark Lord: Star Wars Legends
- Rise of Darth Vader
- By: James Luceno
- Length: 14 hrs
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From the site of Anakin Skywalker’s last stand—on the molten surface of the planet Mustafar, where he sought to destroy his friend and former master, Obi-Wan Kenobi—a fearsome specter in black has risen. Once the most powerful Knight ever known to the Jedi Order, he is now a disciple of the dark side, a lord of the dreaded Sith, and the avenging right hand of the galaxy’s ruthless new Emperor. Seduced, deranged, and destroyed by the machinations of the Dark Lord Sidious, Anakin Skywalker is dead . . . and Darth Vader lives.
By: James Luceno
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Death Troopers: Star Wars Legends
- Death Troopers
- By: Joe Schreiber
- Narrated by: Sean Kenin
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
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When the Imperial prison barge Purge—temporary home to five hundred of the galaxy’s most ruthless killers, Rebels, scoundrels, and thieves—breaks down in a distant part of space, its only hope appears to lie with a Star Destroyer found drifting and seemingly abandoned. But when a boarding party from the Purge is sent to scavenge for parts, only half of them come back—bringing with them a horrific disease so lethal that within hours, nearly all aboard the Purge die in ways too hideous to imagine.
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Awesome atmospheric Star Wars horror
- By Morelos on 10-16-09
By: Joe Schreiber
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Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan
- By: Drew Karpyshyn
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
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There’s something out there: A juggernaut of evil bearing down to crush the Republic - unless one lone Jedi, shunned and reviled, can stop it. Revan: Hero, traitor, conqueror, villain, savior. A Jedi who left Coruscant to defeat Mandalorians - and returned a disciple of the dark side, bent on destroying the Republic. The Jedi Council gave Revan his life back, but the price of redemption was high. His memories have been erased. All that’s left are nightmares - and deep, abiding fear.
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Did you play Knights of the Old Republic?
- By Ryan on 11-18-11
By: Drew Karpyshyn
What listeners say about Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: Behind the Scenes - an Expanded Universe Is Born
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- Robert A. Raymond
- 11-07-15
Behind the written star wars universe.
Where does Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: Behind the Scenes - an Expanded Universe Is Born rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Since this is a look at the written universe, this ranks as one of my best books listened to.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: Behind the Scenes - an Expanded Universe Is Born?
I would have to say the entire program.
Have you listened to any of Timothy Zahn and Betsy Mitchell ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Yes. This one is just as good as the others I have in my library.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
This is a short program, you can listen all at once.
Any additional comments?
If you are a star wars fan, and you love the novels, as well as the films, you will love to listen to this great look behind what it takes to make a star wars novel, and it is great to hear the author comment on his own novel. I would recommend listening to the complete novels in this series. Star wars heir to the empire,dark force rising, and the last command.
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- Ramy
- 05-22-12
Empire of Dreams
If you could sum up Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: Behind the Scenes in three words, what would they be?
Informative. Fun. Insightful.
What other book might you compare Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: Behind the Scenes to and why?
There isn't another book quite like it. I wish more books took this behind the scenes approach especially with the other Star Wars novels. I would love to hear behind the scenes on the major Star Wars novels. Darth Plagueis I'm looking at you!
Have you listened to any of Timothy Zahn and Betsy Mitchell ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not heard their previous works. This is my first foray but from that alone I was very impressed it felt like a DVD documentary but for books. I loved every moment of it.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book gave me another dimension to the story from the author's POV. I wish it was longer! It had everything. There were plenty of surprises on how it came to be which left me giddy.
Any additional comments?
I highly recommend this to anyone who loves Star Wars in general but also is curious on the inner workings of the author's journey in making such a tale, this is for you.
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- Admiralu
- 03-31-20
The Father of the EU Shares Insight
This is a fun and informative look behind the scenes of the book that started started the Star Wars Extended Universe. Timothy Zahn is the father of the EU and his incredible trilogy still holds up and is much loved today. It is the Episode 7, 8, and 9 we should have had on film. Many wonderful and beloved characters debut here, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Mara Jade, Talon Karrde, and more. Thrawn is key to several theatrical projects now.
It’s a thrill to hear all the little details and his thought processes of writing this modern masterpiece.
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- Steven
- 10-23-11
Takes a little time to get used to
The information is very interesting that is presented. However the playing a bit of the book and then fading out to a Timothy Zahn or Betsy Mitchell comment takes a bit to get used to. Kind of like watching a movie with commetary track on.
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- Crystal
- 09-05-16
wow
so inspirational...funny interesting and sentimental too. loved it...made me want to pick up a pen and start writing!
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- Shahrazad Akbar
- 12-25-22
Great
Let me start by pointing out that this is a commentary and NOT the complete novel.
Great insight on the inner workings of Heir to the empire. Mr. Zahn outlined several items such as Thrawn’s leadership qualities, transitioning iconic characters to paper, name references of colleagues and friends, and much more.
Great addition to an excellent novel. I recommend it only if you’re a super SW fan.
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- Clint Simmons
- 06-10-15
Great insight into the challenges faced
This was a great insight into the challenges author Timothy Zahn faced in kickstarting the EU. This is not something I would have normally purchased (unless it came free with the set), but I don't regret this one at all.
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- James S Wood
- 07-15-18
Love it!
Great hearing all the behind the scenes information on one of my all time favorite novels I hope the other books in the trilogy get similar treatment someday.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-11-19
Good but Unnecessarily Separate
Commentary is interesting and exciting, but why not include this with the baseline 20th-anniversary edition?
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- Case Windu
- 07-19-18
Superbly insightful
Having both read and listened to the Thrawn trilogy this narrative by Zahn and Mitchell gives a humorous insight towards the method and struggles that had been faced in the creation of such a story that rivals the original trilogy. A must listen for any fan of the books.
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