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Sword fighting in the Star Wars universe : historical origins, style and philosophy

Title
Sword fighting in the Star Wars universe : historical origins, style and philosophy / Nick Jamilla.
Author
Jamilla, Nick.
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.

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Description
vii, 279 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
"This examination of the Jedi, the Sith and their lightsaber swordplay throughout the franchise evaluates the ways Lucas blended the world of science fiction with ancient and epic tales of samurai and Western swordsmen. Topics include the master-apprentice relationship; the technical choreography in lightsaber scenes of the Star Wars films; and historical precedents for the Jedi order"--Provided by publisher.
Subject
  • Star Wars films
  • Swordplay in motion pictures
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-264) and index.
Call Number
MFLP (Star Wars) 08-6921
ISBN
  • 9780786434619 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 0786434619 (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2008023053
OCLC
  • 231834136
  • 231834136
Author
Jamilla, Nick.
Title
Sword fighting in the Star Wars universe : historical origins, style and philosophy / Nick Jamilla.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-264) and index.
Research Call Number
MFLP (Star Wars) 08-6921
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