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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Star Wars

Book • 1977

Various Authors

The Star Wars books are part of an extensive media franchise created by George Lucas.

They span multiple fictional eras, featuring characters such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia, among others.

The stories often involve galactic conflicts, the struggle between the Jedi and the Sith, and the adventures of various characters in a galaxy far, far away.

The books can include novels, technical journals, and other types of literature that expand on the Star Wars universe.

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recalls watching this movie on VHS as a child and identifying with Luke's hero's journey.

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that is a signed first edition copy.

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