Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide is a reference book released by Dorling Kindersley on September 19, 2005 and written by Ryder Windham. It is marketed as the "ultimate guide" for any Star Wars fan, whether new or fanatic. Every facet of the Star Wars universe is covered in this book: films, Expanded Universe, behind-the-scenes, collecting, and Star Wars fandom.

The first fully illustrated guide to all six Star Wars movies!

Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide is the definitive companion to George Lucas's space fantasy, revealing the full story of the epic battle between good and evil a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Packed with more than 1,000 images, including movie stills and comic-book art, this is the must-have book for all Star Wars fans!

The history of the Star Wars galaxy

Key characters, technology, droids, aliens, and locations

Behind-the-scenes information on the making of the movies

Collectibles and merchandise

Full-color illustrations from the Star Wars Expanded Universe

Comics, novels, and video games

With a foreword by Ian McDiarmid