Four years before the first "Star Wars" movie was released, The Times signaled that the sci-fi film was approaching our world. In a 1973 feature on director George Lucas, Judy Klemesrud wrote, "George is currently working on another science fiction screenplay, 'The Star Wars,' which he describes as a 'real gee whiz movie' in the Flash Gordon-Buck Rogers tradition."
The movie title was later shortened and when it opened in 1977, Times film critic Vincent Canby knew he had seen something special. "Star Wars is the most elaborate, most expensive, most beautiful movie serial ever made," he wrote.
"History of The Force" is the ultimate anthology of New York Times coverage of the "Star Wars" franchise. Packed with more than 85 reprinted Times pages, it takes you on a fantastic journey from the 1970s to today’s “The Mandalorian” and “Andor.”
An epic gift for the fiercest Star Wars fan, this beautiful book measures 10.5" x 13.25" and has a velvety soft, imitation leather cover with library binding. The cover art and lettering is stamped in matte silver foil. For an extra personalized touch, you can add a custom message on the cover for a gift recipient.
Along with rarely seen pages pulled from our archives, History of The Force also features:
- A velvety soft leatherette cover, personalized with the recipient’s name, printed in matte silver foil
- A comprehensive introduction by A.O. Scott on the history of the Star Wars franchise
All front pages are reprinted from their original newspapers and, where possible, remastered to improve photo quality and readability. Pages from 1999 onwards are reproduced from The Times’s digital archive in full color. Most pages prior to 1999 are reproduced from microfilm, an archiving process that preserves imperfections present on printed pages, adding to the tactility of the book. Each book is printed and bound by hand in Burlington, Vt.
- 10.5" x 13.25" bound book
- Black cover made from Silktouch Yana Thermo imitation leather and silver-foil printing. Printed on uncoated, FSC-certified paper
- 3.4" x 2.1” personal magnifier to help read historical articles that may feature smaller te
History of The Force is made to order and takes five business days to produce. This does not include shipping time. Please consider the “Will Ship By” date when choosing your shipping method at checkout.
A lasting keepsake to safeguard a lifetime of headlines.
Add the Heirloom Box to your purchase to protect a lifetime of headlines. This beautifully presented black linen-bound box with gold-foil debossing and a magnetized enclosure will keep their book in pristine condition for generations to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
This book is updated periodically when significant events occur and are covered by The Times and published in the print edition.
Each book is made by hand and can take up to five days to produce, which is reflected in the “Will Ship By” date above. The item will ship by or before the date listed and will arrive accordingly, depending on the method selected at checkout. Please be advised that the shipping time noted at checkout does not account for processing time. You will receive an email update once the item ships.
This book is made to order and final sale. We do not offer refunds or exchanges for custom-made products.
