As someone who has collected the many and various UK and US releases of the saga on Super-8, VHS, BetaMax, Video Disc, Laserdisc, DVD, VCD, Blu Ray and any other format possible this is a must buy.
Written by Nathan P Butler, someone who long-time fans will know well for his long association with Star Wars including the essential Star Wars Timeline Gold, Equals and Opposites from Star Wars Tales issue 21 and the Star Wars Beyond The Films podcast over at Star Wars Report, this delves into the long history of Star Wars films on home video in the US.
For four decades, the Star Wars saga has captivated us in both theaters and at home on the small screen. Never before has one volume attempted to provide an extensive guide to all of the saga’s various releases for home viewing. From Super 8 to VHS, from DVD to Blu-ray 3D, this unofficial guide to U.S. Star Wars home video releases will thrill and enlighten fans both new and old. With over 300 images from the author’s own personal collection, this is a definitive work of fan scholarship on Star Wars home video collecting’s first 40 years.