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Post #236906

Author
Marvolo
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I found a book called "Star Wars on Trial" in a Barnes and Noble bookstore.
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19-Aug-2006, 11:36 PM

Like the tittle says, I found this book in B&N and it is unauthorized. It is set up just like a court case and it has a prosecuter by the name of David Brin who adresses all the problems like the plot holes, the midiclorians, and many other problems and the defendent is Matthew Woodring Stover who defends Lucas and his plot holes. You guys should check this out. The prosecuter Brin has a lot of the same beliefs as we here do about the prequels, and even adresses problems in ROTJ. Here is B&N’s synopsis of the book:

"Debates on the authenticity of the Star Wars franchise and the hero-or-villain status of George Lucas are at the heart of these essays by bestselling science-fiction authors. The incredible popularity of the movies has led to the formation of strong emotions within the science fiction community on the strengths and flaws of the film, exemplified here by David Brin’s attacks and Matthew Woodring Stover’s defense of the movies. This intense examination of the epic works addresses a broad range of issues—from politics, religion, and the saga’s overall logic to the impact of the series on bookshelf space as well as science-fiction film. The question Is George Lucas a hero for bringing science fiction to a mass audience or a villain who doesn’t understand the genre he’s working for? is discussed before a final “Judge’s Verdict” on the greatness—or weakness—of the franchise is reached. "
 

Here is a link to the page about the book on B&N’s website:“Star Wars on Trial”

Alt link: for Nook version and physical book - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Star+Wars+on+Trial?_requestid=245224