Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace: The Phantom Menace

Author: Terry Brooks
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: Star Wars had already taken America by storm in the 1970s, boasting a massive fan base, with global sales exceeding 80 million copies, available in over 30 languages. The first printing in the U.S. reached 8 million copies. When Harry Potter brings a touch of warmth to the cold winter and The Lord of the Rings adorns spring with mystery, another masterpiece—Star Wars—is about to beautifully adorn the midsummer. This time, the releases of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones are based on the film scripts, depicting the magnificent battles between the Jedi Knights and their formidable enemies to protect the Republic. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones are adapted from the film scripts, with the books portraying the grand battles of the Jedi Knights against their fierce adversaries to safeguard the Republic. The film Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace was released in 1999 and immediately set a box office record, earning $400 million in the U.S., claiming the title of the top-grossing film of 1999, vying with Titanic for supremacy. To this day, it still holds multiple box office records and remains one of the highest-grossing films in cinema history. The film Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones was released in mid-May in the U.S. this year, earning $4.75 per ticket and quickly climbing the box office charts. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the birth of Star Wars. In May, over a dozen books from the Star Wars series made it onto the bestseller lists in the U.S., with its overall income approaching $6.5 billion. Taking advantage of this momentum, Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones was printed in 800,000 copies in its first run in the U.S. When you feel lonely during the long holidays, why not read the intense and dramatic battle stories in Star Wars? When you’re struggling to find a gift for your child, why not choose a Star Wars book filled with hope? When you can’t find a way to relax after a heavy workload, why not chat about the vivid and lively characters in Star Wars?