# Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition - Hardcover

by **Simon Beecroft** (Author), **Pablo Hidalgo** (Author), **Elizabeth Dowsett** (Author)

**The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the _Star Wars_ galaxy.**

The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from _Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker_ and both seasons of _Star Wars: The Mandalorian._

Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Curious as to where Padmé Amidala is from? Wonder how tall Grogu is?

To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than _Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia Updated and Expanded Edition_. Written by _Star Wars_ experts, the book is full of fun facts and intriguing information that's guaranteed to enthrall fans of all ages.

With plenty of lesser-known details, even die-hard fans will learn new facts about iconic characters.

(c) & (TM) 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

### Author Biography

**Dan Zehr** is a _Star Wars_ expert and is the host and brand director of the podcast _Coffee With Kenobi_. He co-wrote _The Star Wars Book_ alongside Pablo Hidalgo and Cole Horton, is a feature blog contributor for StarWars.com, and is a prominent influencer in _Star Wars_ fandom. Dan is also a prolific high school educator, who teaches Literature and Composition, and has a Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning. He resides in Illinois with his wife and three boys.

**Amy Richau** writes about pop culture and film history. She's the author of _Star Wars I Love You. I Know.: Lessons in Love and Friendship_ and her work has appeared in StarWars.com, StarTrek.com, _Star Wars Insider_ magazine, and Nerdist. She was a researcher and appeared in the docu-series _Looking for Leia_ and worked for many years as a film preservationist. Amy lives outside Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, two children, and several pets.

**Elizabeth Dowsett** is a London-based writer and editor who specialises in _Star Wars_ and sharing the secrets from the library of holocrons. She has been writing and editing illustrated books for 14 years and has worked on more than 35 _Star Wars_ titles as well as many other popular licences for both adults and children.

**Pablo Hidalgo** has been writing professionally about _Star Wars_ since 1995. In 2000, he joined Lucasfilm to become a full-time _Star Wars_ authority, first as a StarWars.com writer, and now as a creative executive in story development. He has written or co-written several authoritative _Star Wars_ reference books, including DK's best-selling _Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Visual Dictionary, Star Wars: Rogue One The Ultimate Visual Guide_, and _Star Wars: The Last Jedi Visual Dictionary_. He lives in San Francisco.

**Simon Beecroft** is the New York Times bestselling author of LEGO _Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary_ as well as many other _Star Wars_ titles for children, including _Star Wars The Clone Wars: Watch Out For Jabba the Hutt, Star Wars: Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story Star Wars: Beware the Dark Side_. He has also written books on subjects as diverse as dinosaurs, extreme weather, future technology, Nelson Mandela, Power Rangers, and the Fantastic Four.

**Number of Pages:** 288

**Dimensions:** 1 x 9.3 x 7.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** November 30, 2021

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