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1990

The Empire Strikes Back: The National Public Radio Dramatization


Brian Daley - 1990
    BUT THE NPR DRAMATIZATION WILL REVEAL SCENES THE MOVIE NEVER SHOWED YOU.... The Imperials discover the planetary probe evidence that leads them to the Rebel base Luke Skywalker and Han Solo await rescue in an emergency shelter on the frozen surface of Hoth Han Solo and his first mate, Chewbacca, fix the Falcon--and demolish each other's egos Luke encounters a medical droid that could match C-3PO for politesse anytime The Rebel control room on Hoth during the desperate battle against the Imperial Walkers Luke's last-minute rendezvous with his attack wing on the surface of Hoth--without his flyer Inside Yoda's cave on Luke's first morning of training in the mysterious ways of the JediThe ten episodes of this original radio dramatization script contain exciting new scenes and extra information on the events of the second installment in the acclaimed Star Wars series, which has become part of our modern mythology. And behind-the-scenes details of the dramatization process itself come to light in an informative introduction by the script's author, Brian Daley---who wrote the episodes, then reworked scenes on the spot in the recording studio, creating the National Public Radio dramatization broadcast on stations nationwide.The story of The Empire Strikes Back comes to life again in these original scripts--this time with more background, more scenes--more Star Wars!

The King's Quest Companion (Covers Games I-VII)


Peter Spear - 1990
    The adventure continues with this updated edition of the best-selling (60,000 copies sold) strategy guide to the classic adventure game recently featured in Newsweek.-- More than 2.5 million copies of the games sold-- Covers games 1-7 for all computer models at the price of a single-game guide-- Not a hints book -- more a novel that extends and amplifies the role playing in the King's Quest environment.-- Reveals the legends and tales about Daventry's fabulous characters and creatures, as well as their hidden secrets-- Strategy, hints, and tips and answers told through a fictionalized narrative

Back to the Future


Michael Klastorin - 1990
    Fox and Christopher Lloyd, director Robert Zemeckis and producer Bob Gale; the secrets behind the fantastic special effects; and over 120 colour screenshots, behind-the-scenes stills, original storyboards, set and prop design sketches, and costume drawings.

Aliens Book Two


Mark Verheiden - 1990
    In their desperate attempt to escape an Earth overrun with aliens, their ship lands at a top secret Marine Base where a crazed General is attempting to train aliens for use in battle!Newt and Hicks join with the survivors of General Spear's army of Marines in a desperate attempt to reclaim the Earth from the aliens, but it is an effort that seems to be doomed from the start! However, help comes from an unexpected quarter in this spectacular conclusion to one of the most popular miniseries of the year!

Twin Peaks


Angelo Badalamenti - 1990
    The matching folio to the popular TV show features lyrics by director David Lynch and music by Angelo Badalamenti, plus many great photos from the series!

The Secret Island of Oz


Eric Shanower - 1990