Star Wars: Imperial Handbook Deluxe Edition is impressive from the moment it comes out of its box: spring-loaded doors on the case open to lights and sound effects, revealing a slim hardcover inside. This book--a handbook of the Imperial Army, Navy and Stormtrooper Corps, including details on Imperial weapons and technologies--is just as impressive. Written as a commanders' guidebook, this copy fell into the hands of Luke Skywalker, who provided it to the Rebel Alliance as a resource.
Daniel Wallace (The Jedi Path and numerous other Star Wars reference guides) has done an impressive job making the piece feel authentic. The original text of the book is ostensibly a relic dating from before the Battle of Yavin; annotations from Alliance commanders and soldiers (including Han and Leia) add to the realism of the conceit. Any fan of Star Wars will want this glowing case, filled with full-color pages and detailed illustrations, on her shelf. -- Kerry McHugh, blogger at Entomology of a Bookworm