--- product_id: 17317791 title: "Star Wars: Imperial Handbook" price: "£11.88" currency: GBP in_stock: null reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17317791-star-wars-imperial-handbook store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Star Wars: Imperial Handbook **Price:** £11.88 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Star Wars: Imperial Handbook - **How much does it cost?** £11.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17317791-star-wars-imperial-handbook) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: (Star Wars Handbook, Book About Star Wars Series) (Star Wars (Chronicle)): 9781452145280: Wallace, Daniel: Books Review: Like a Haynes Technical Manual for the Empire, but with attitude - In "The Star Wars Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide," Daniel Wallace provides fans valuable insight into not only the Galactic Empire, but the heroes of the Rebel Alliance as well. Some in-(Expanded) universe background: It's a copy of a book outlining Imperial equipment and tactics, published just prior to the first Death Star's destruction, which the Rebels found after the Battle of Endor and circulated among their top commanders-including, of course, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo-who've written notes and commentary in the margins. Said commentary is sometimes serious, oftentimes snarky-giving "Handbook" the feel of a movie that's being riffed by the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" crew. One can hear both Harrison Ford's and Carrie Fisher's voices in their heads as Han and Leia bicker with each other through their notes, and Han even gets in a minor comment tiff with General Madine. (When Solo brags that he can teach Rebel recruits how to infiltrate Imperial garrisons, Madine retorts, "Solo...if I wanted fiction I'd have borrowed a holothriller.") What Han's comments lack in useful insight, they more than make up for in sheer entertainment as he uses his singular wit to skewer the Empire. And, boy, is the Empire deserving of a skewering. In "Handbook," the Imperial military's high-ranking officials come across as a collection of smug, self-satisfied dictators convinced of both the Empire's technological superiority and its "right to rule." There's plenty of bragging throughout about the order the Empire's brought to the galaxy through centralized power and absolute rule. Like it or not, politics have always been part and parcel of the "Star Wars" universe-whether it be "Legends" or franchise canon-and the grim picture "Handbook" paints of the Galactic Empire's authoritarian, fear-based rule feels like a depressingly timely warning. In short, "Handbook" is like a Haynes Technical Manual, only with attitude aplenty. It appeals to both head and heart. It's also lavishly illustrated with art from illustrators who've created work for other "Star Wars" products, including books and games. "Handbook" is the fourth of a series of "in-universe" texts which included a training manual for Jedi students, a collection of dark side texts and Boba Fett's copy of the bounty hunters' guild handbook. But no prior knowledge of those volumes is required to enjoy "Handbook," which is a worthwhile addition to any "Star Wars" fan's library. Review: Its star wars book - A very good book ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #157,756 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #182 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Movies #946 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction #4,168 in Science Fiction Adventures | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,154) | | Dimensions | 6.4 x 0.85 x 8.65 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1452145288 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1452145280 | | Item Weight | 7.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | August 11, 2015 | | Publisher | Chronicle Books | ## Images ![Star Wars: Imperial Handbook - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jvIqK1bZL.jpg) ![Star Wars: Imperial Handbook - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91GdLf9uhjL.jpg) ![Star Wars: Imperial Handbook - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816g4j97LtL.jpg) ![Star Wars: Imperial Handbook - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DP8sJR4AL.jpg) ![Star Wars: Imperial Handbook - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cHwRcW6IL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like a Haynes Technical Manual for the Empire, but with attitude *by L***Y on December 19, 2017* In "The Star Wars Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide," Daniel Wallace provides fans valuable insight into not only the Galactic Empire, but the heroes of the Rebel Alliance as well. Some in-(Expanded) universe background: It's a copy of a book outlining Imperial equipment and tactics, published just prior to the first Death Star's destruction, which the Rebels found after the Battle of Endor and circulated among their top commanders-including, of course, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo-who've written notes and commentary in the margins. Said commentary is sometimes serious, oftentimes snarky-giving "Handbook" the feel of a movie that's being riffed by the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" crew. One can hear both Harrison Ford's and Carrie Fisher's voices in their heads as Han and Leia bicker with each other through their notes, and Han even gets in a minor comment tiff with General Madine. (When Solo brags that he can teach Rebel recruits how to infiltrate Imperial garrisons, Madine retorts, "Solo...if I wanted fiction I'd have borrowed a holothriller.") What Han's comments lack in useful insight, they more than make up for in sheer entertainment as he uses his singular wit to skewer the Empire. And, boy, is the Empire deserving of a skewering. In "Handbook," the Imperial military's high-ranking officials come across as a collection of smug, self-satisfied dictators convinced of both the Empire's technological superiority and its "right to rule." There's plenty of bragging throughout about the order the Empire's brought to the galaxy through centralized power and absolute rule. Like it or not, politics have always been part and parcel of the "Star Wars" universe-whether it be "Legends" or franchise canon-and the grim picture "Handbook" paints of the Galactic Empire's authoritarian, fear-based rule feels like a depressingly timely warning. In short, "Handbook" is like a Haynes Technical Manual, only with attitude aplenty. It appeals to both head and heart. It's also lavishly illustrated with art from illustrators who've created work for other "Star Wars" products, including books and games. "Handbook" is the fourth of a series of "in-universe" texts which included a training manual for Jedi students, a collection of dark side texts and Boba Fett's copy of the bounty hunters' guild handbook. But no prior knowledge of those volumes is required to enjoy "Handbook," which is a worthwhile addition to any "Star Wars" fan's library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its star wars book *by J***N on December 31, 2025* A very good book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Little Black Book, Quotations from Chairman Palpatine *by J***E on September 7, 2023* A fun coffee table book full of references both obvious and obscure that any true believer in the Empire would enjoy. ## Frequently Bought Together - Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: (Star Wars Handbook, Book About Star Wars Series) (Star Wars (Chronicle)) (Star Wars x Chronicle Books) - Star Wars®: Bounty Hunter Code: From The Files of Boba Fett - Star Wars: The Rebel Files: (Star Wars Books, Science Fiction Adventure Books, Jedi Books, Star Wars Collectibles) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17317791-star-wars-imperial-handbook](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17317791-star-wars-imperial-handbook) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*