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Newly revised with updates from Avatar: Fire and Ash, The World of Avatar: Updated Edition celebrates the spectacular world of Pandora, from its intricate geomorphology, flora and fauna, to the customs and beliefs of the Na’vi clans.This book uncovers key content from the first three films in the ongoing franchise: Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water and the highly anticipated blockbuster of 2025 - Avatar: Fire and Ash. It combines original movie stills and artwork with stunning imagery from expanded experiences, such as Ubisoft’s Frontiers of Pandora video game.With a foreword by Avatar star Zoe Saldaña (Neytiri), and an introduction by producer Jon Landau, The World of Avatar: Updated Edition is the perfect visual guide for excited fans hoping to get a sneak peek of Avatar: Fire and Ash, or anticipating the mammoth success of Avatar for years to come.© 2024 20th Century Studios. All rights reserved.

Celebrate 25 years of LEGO® Star Wars™!Tour the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy in this fully updated edition, which comes with an exclusive Darth Maul minifigure! Discover every detail of best-loved sets and vehicles including the Mos Eisley Cantina and the Millennium Falcon. Find out about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures-from Rey and C-3PO to Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Meet the LEGO Star Wars team and uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes facts! Find out everything you need to know about LEGO Star Wars in this must-have guide for fans of all ages.©2024 The LEGO Group.© & ™ 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections, featuring 9 years' worth of new content from Star Wars™ films and TV series.With more than 60 intricate full-colour artworks and 3D maps, explore iconic locations that bring the Star Wars saga to life. This updated edition has been comprehensively revised and includes brand-new, incredible cross-sections alongside old favourites, with new entries from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Andor.Delve into over 60 immersive cross-sections of iconic Star Wars locationsAuthoritative and fully authorised: Compiled and written by Star Wars experts, who deftly reveal fascinating secrets about new and old locations from the beloved films and TV seriesIncredible new artworks: Contains exclusive new artworks, including Darth Vader’s castle, Cassian Andor’s hometown on Ferrix, and many moreA premium gift for Star Wars fans: Go deeper than ever before into the iconic locations of a galaxy far, far away – an unforgettable experience for Star Wars fans of all agesUncover the unspeakable secrets of Darth Vader’s castle. Explore the ancient Jedi ruins on Ahch-To. Discover the unmatched opulence of Canto Bight and the brutal efficiency of the Narkina 5 prison complex.Created in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this book also contains the official map of the Star Wars galaxy, charting hundreds of planets from Ajan Kloss to Zygerria.This comprehensive book makes the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. Readers will spend hours studying the fascinating artworks to gain new insights into iconic locations from their favourite saga.© & ™ 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Relive childhood excitement and celebrate more than 30 years of He-Man, She-Ra, Skeletor and all the Masters of the Universe!By the Power of Grayskull! The war for Eternia begins again in 2021! Officially licensed by Mattel, this stunning guide is a visual celebration of Masters of the Universe's enduring legacy, including artworks, sketches, posters and merchandise from the official archives.With the continuation of He-Man's epic story, and a new CGI animated series both scheduled to release on Netflix in 2021, it's the perfect time to familiarise yourself with all the heroes, villains, amazing battles and incredible locations from your childhood. Explore the full history of the toys, minicomics, TV series and movies. Meet characters including Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, Teela, Battle Cat, Beast Man and She-Ra and track how they change through the decades, from 1982 to today. Go behind-the-scenes to discover what it took to create a franchise with phenomenal worldwide impact. There's also a sneak peak at the reboots, to find out how He-Man, one of the biggest icons of the 80s, is being restored to his former glory.© 2021 Mattel

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sergio Leone’s genre-defining classic, with exclusive behind-the-scenes photography. 60 years since its release, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly still stands as one of the most influential films ever made. This commemorative book explores how Sergio Leone’s iconic Spaghetti Western redefined cinema – blending myth, morality and unforgettable style into a story that has inspired film ever since.Through behind-the-scenes history, cultural analysis and insights into its cast, score and production, this book traces the film’s journey from a bold, unconventional Western to a global masterpiece. From Ennio Morricone’s legendary music to Leone’s revolutionary close-ups and epic standoffs, each chapter reveals why the film came together and how it continues to inspire filmmakers and captivate audiences across generations.Featuring rare photographs from the Cineteca Bologna archives, this book is a visual tribute that celebrates the legacy of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – a film that remains as powerful, provocative and unforgettable as ever.

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sergio Leone’s genre-defining classic, with exclusive behind-the-scenes photography. This must-have collector’s edition includes a deluxe slipcase, exclusive cover artwork, three prints of Angelo Novi’s on-set photography and a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. 60 years since its release, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly still stands as one of the most influential films ever made. This commemorative book explores how Sergio Leone’s iconic Spaghetti Western redefined cinema – blending myth, morality and unforgettable style into a story that has inspired film ever since.Through behind-the-scenes history, cultural analysis and insights into its cast, score and production, this book traces the film’s journey from a bold, unconventional Western to a global masterpiece. From Ennio Morricone’s legendary music to Leone’s revolutionary close-ups and epic standoffs, each chapter reveals why the film came together and how it continues to inspire filmmakers and captivate audiences across generations.Featuring rare photographs from the Cineteca Bologna archives, this book is a visual tribute that celebrates the legacy of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – a film that remains as powerful, provocative and unforgettable as ever.

Explore the Empire's superweapon: the Death Star!Discover all there is to know about the galaxy's deadliest weapon. Read about Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia's adventures aboard the Death Star as they try to escape from the evil Darth Vader with the help of their droid friends. Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 3 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and index at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.© & TM 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.

From the backyard to outer space, Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts has been charming the world for more than 70 years. In this celebration of Schulz and his beloved work, explore rarely seen sketches, influential comic strips, and collectors' artifacts. Pore over evolving artworks of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang. Chart the rich history of Peanuts as it grew to become the world's favourite comic, and travel from 1950 to the present day, from California to Japan. Every page of this visual guide is an exhibition to treasure. Discover the enduring and nostalgic charm of Peanuts in this stunning anniversary book.With a foreword by Stephen Colbert.© 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

Find the droids you know and love and discover new favourites along the way.This Star Wars e-guide with a twist showcases a world of droids in close-up detail. Arranged from smallest to biggest, more than 50 droids of the galaxy are revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous artwork. The evocative descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing droid facts, such as what tools R2-D2 uses and why GNK droids make a "gonk gonk" noise! Each page features fun droid facts and detailed close-up photographs for children to pore over, including firm favourites such as C-3PO and BB-8 as well as more unusual ones such as Professor Huyang, police droids, tiny probe droids, and new The Rise of Skywalker droid D-O. Star Wars Extraordinary Droids is a perfect gift for children who can't get enough of a galaxy far, far away. It covers droids small (quiet, little mouse droids) and big (vulture droid starfighters), kind (memoir-writing PZ-4CO) and scary (droidekas), and will be a treasured favourite book to keep.© & TM 2020 LUCASFILM LTD.

From the backyard to outer space, Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts has been charming the world for more than 70 years. In this celebration of Schulz and his beloved work, explore rarely seen sketches, influential comic strips, and collectors' artifacts. Pore over evolving artworks of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang. Chart the rich history of Peanuts as it grew to become the world's favourite comic, and travel from 1950 to the present day, from California to Japan. Every page of this visual guide is an exhibition to treasure. Discover the enduring and nostalgic charm of Peanuts in this stunning anniversary book.With a foreword by Stephen Colbert.© 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

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.© & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

The definitive e-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 ebook 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.© & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Celebrate 25 years of LEGO® Star Wars™!Tour the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy in this fully updated edition, which comes with an exclusive Darth Maul minifigure! Discover every detail of best-loved sets and vehicles including the Mos Eisley Cantina and the Millennium Falcon. Find out about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures-from Rey and C-3PO to Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Meet the LEGO Star Wars team and uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes facts! Find out everything you need to know about LEGO Star Wars in this must-have guide for fans of all ages.©2024 The LEGO Group.© & ™ 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections, featuring 9 years' worth of new content from Star Wars™ films and TV series.With more than 60 intricate full-colour artworks and 3D maps, explore iconic locations that bring the Star Wars saga to life. This updated edition has been comprehensively revised and includes brand-new, incredible cross-sections alongside old favourites, with new entries from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Andor.Delve into over 60 immersive cross-sections of iconic Star Wars locationsAuthoritative and fully authorised: Compiled and written by Star Wars experts, who deftly reveal fascinating secrets about new and old locations from the beloved films and TV seriesIncredible new artworks: Contains exclusive new artworks, including Darth Vader’s castle, Cassian Andor’s hometown on Ferrix, and many moreA premium gift for Star Wars fans: Go deeper than ever before into the iconic locations of a galaxy far, far away – an unforgettable experience for Star Wars fans of all agesUncover the unspeakable secrets of Darth Vader’s castle. Explore the ancient Jedi ruins on Ahch-To. Discover the unmatched opulence of Canto Bight and the brutal efficiency of the Narkina 5 prison complex.Created in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this book also contains the official map of the Star Wars galaxy, charting hundreds of planets from Ajan Kloss to Zygerria.This comprehensive book makes the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. Readers will spend hours studying the fascinating artworks to gain new insights into iconic locations from their favourite saga.© & ™ 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Explore the expansive evolution of literature's most famous bear as he celebrates his 100th anniversary.When author A.A. Milne was inspired to create the Winnie the Pooh stories for his young son, he could never have imagined what the future held. Combined with the drawings of E.H. Shepard, the timeless adventures of Pooh and Christopher Robin in the Hundred-Acre Wood with Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger, and Kanga have developed into one of the world’s most cherished series of tales.This lavishly illustrated volume details every aspect of the burgeoning, multifaceted story of Winnie the Pooh: the books, the art, the subsequent and ever-popular Disney films and series, the new characters, the shows, the audio recordings, the memorabilia, the theme park attractions, the global cultural impact, and more.A comprehensive history celebrating 100 years of Winnie the Pooh:Full of facts about Winnie the Pooh that every fan needs to know, from popular trivia to lesser-known details, alongside charming images that bring every page to life.Fully authorised by Disney to commemorate Winnie the Pooh’s 100th anniversary, with themed, illustrated, double-page features that capture the full history.Gorgeous design details and a luxury finish make The Winnie the Pooh Book a must-own gift for fans of all ages.This fully authorised guide is like a Winnie the Pooh adventure in itself, packed with surprising insights, beautiful images, and heartwarming entertainment sure to engage and enthral fans of the world’s most beloved bear.© 2026 DisneyBased on the “Winnie the Pooh” works by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard

Explore the expansive evolution of literature's most famous bear as he celebrates his 100th anniversary.When author A.A. Milne was inspired to create the Winnie the Pooh stories for his young son, he could never have imagined what the future held. Combined with the drawings of E.H. Shepard, the timeless adventures of Pooh and Christopher Robin in the Hundred-Acre Wood with Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger, and Kanga have developed into one of the world’s most cherished series of tales.This lavishly illustrated volume details every aspect of the burgeoning, multifaceted story of Winnie the Pooh: the books, the art, the subsequent and ever-popular Disney films and series, the new characters, the shows, the audio recordings, the memorabilia, the theme park attractions, the global cultural impact, and more.A comprehensive history celebrating 100 years of Winnie the Pooh:Full of facts about Winnie the Pooh that every fan needs to know, from popular trivia to lesser-known details, alongside charming images that bring every page to life.Fully authorised by Disney to commemorate Winnie the Pooh’s 100th anniversary, with themed, illustrated, double-page features that capture the full history.Gorgeous design details and a luxury finish make The Winnie the Pooh Book a must-own gift for fans of all ages.This fully authorised guide is like a Winnie the Pooh adventure in itself, packed with surprising insights, beautiful images, and heartwarming entertainment sure to engage and enthral fans of the world’s most beloved bear.© 2026 DisneyBased on the “Winnie the Pooh” works by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard

Introduce your child to a love of reading with Star Wars Clone Wars Watch Out for Jabba the Hutt!, a Level 1 DK Reader, now in ebook format.Discover the world around you with this bright and colourful DK Reader - a highly pictorial story, with lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 1 have simple sentences, limited vocabulary, word repetition, picture dictionary boxes and large type - ideal for children just beginning to learn, and with early or reluctant readers.Star Wars Clone Wars Watch Out for Jabba the Hutt! is perfect to read aloud together, and you'll both love the playful images.

Learn to love reading with Star Wars Clone Wars Anakin in Action!, a Level 2 DK Reader, now in ebook format.Help your child discover the world around them with this bright and colourful DK Reader - a highly pictorial adventure, with lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 2 have simple sentences, limited vocabulary and large type - ideal for readers aged 5 to 8 to help them build their confidence.Star Wars Clone Wars Anakin in Action! is perfect to read aloud together, and you'll both love the playful images.

Meet Luke Skywalker and learn all about his amazing adventures with this Level 1 DK ReaderGet your child hooked on reading with the action-packed Star Wars™ Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story, all about your child's favourite hero, Luke Skywalker. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this Star Wars reader is about Luke and his amazing adventures as he teams up with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3P0 and R2-D2 and journeys to the Death Star to confront Darth Vader and rescue Princess Leia. Level 1 Readers have simple sentences, limited vocabulary, and word repetition - great for children who are just beginning to learn and those who are early or reluctant readers. Filled with amazing Star Wars pictures, Star Wars Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story is an out-of-this-world read.

Get your child hooked on reading as they meet the strange creatures and characters from the Star Wars The Clone Wars series.Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, this fun-packed The Clone Wars Reader is an introduction to the amazing creatures and characters from the series. Watch as your child comes eye-to-eye with the baddies from the series including Nuvo Vindi and the Separatist leaders. They'll get up close to Jedis and Droids as well as extraordinary creatures like the Gutkurrs and Blurrgs and meet the terrifying pirates Hondo Ohnaka and Turk Falso.Packed with pictures from The Clone Wars series, it's an out-of-this-world read. And don't forget, there's a galaxy-full of DK Star Wars books to collect.

Get little Star Wars™ fans reading with this new Pre-Level 1 DK Reader, Star Wars Even Droids Need Friends!In Star Wars Even Droids Need Friends, you'll learn all about the greatest friendships across the galaxy, from R2-D2 and C-3PO on Tatooine to Han Solo and Chewbacca aboard the Millenium Falcon. Every one needs friends, even in outer space!Star Wars Even Droids Need Friends is a Pre-Level 1 reader from DK. These books are great for children beginning to learn how to read, featuring picture word strips, a picture glossary, and a simple index. The winning combination of popular cult subject Star Wars and an engaging story packed full of exciting images is perfect for getting children hooked on reading.

Learn about your favourite galactic race with Star Wars Podracers Go!, a Level 1 DK Reader, now in ebook format.Help your child develop their reading skills, while the explore the world of the fast and furious podracers from Star Wars. Filled with pictures of all your favourite races, like Anakin against Sebulba, it's an out-of-this world read with simple sentence structure, limited vocabulary and large type - ideal for children who are just starting out, or early or reluctant readers.Star Wars Podracers Go! is perfect to read together and you'll both love the exciting images.

Learn about the dark side of the force with Star Wars Beware the Dark Side, a Level 4 DK Reader, now in ebook format.Help your child develop their reading skills, while they explore the world of the evil Darth Sidious, Darth Maul and Darth Vader. Filled with pictures of all your favourite stih characters it's an out-of-this world read with rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, additional information, alphabetical glossary and index to help challenge growing readers and build literacy skills. Read them together with children who are reading alone and with reluctant readers.Star Wars Beware the Dark Side is perfect to read together and you'll both love the exciting images.

Spark imagination and discover over 100 great LEGO® build ideas and creative challenges in this ultimate 5-minute activity book and Christmas gift for kids!

LEGO® building has never been faster or more fun! This fun, interactive book is packed full of exciting puzzles, games, and exclusive mini model ideas, with each activity specifically designed to take no longer than five minutes—PLUS all the LEGO® bricks you need included! Try your hand at creating a rainbow-colored llama and a super galactic hero. Can you build a boat in time to escape approaching sharks or even invent your own sea monster? With the quick-build format, this super-interactive book is perfect for everything from busy days and after school activities to LEGO® birthday parties and family game nights.

Give as a holiday gift for boys and girls, as a Christmas stocking stuffer, Father's Day family activity, or unique birthday gift for kids ages 5 and up!

Additional Features:

50-piece basic LEGO® brick kit that works for every action-packed activity!Single player games for kids plus activities that can include the whole group!Awesome adventure themes like ocean, city, things that go, animals, space, and more!Hours of screen-free entertainment and imaginative fun perfect for the beginning, middle, or end of a jam-packed day!

WARNING: SMALL PARTS. NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE—CHOKING HAZARD

LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group.

©2021 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

Discover the story of Pixar Animation Studios in this coffee-table book illustrated with development artwork from the Pixar archives.Take a walk through the Pixar Museum without leaving the sofa! Discover the story of how this animation studio changed the film industry in just a few years. This large-format book showcases rarely-seen artwork from the official Pixar Studios, including concept drawings from the early stages of popular films such as Toy Story, Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo, Up, Cars, Coco and The Incredibles.Chronicling the fascinating history of Pixar, this book is a must-have addition to the shelf of all fans of animation, film and Pixar Studios.