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Ryder Taylor Windham, born June 19, 1964, is an American author known for his extensive work in science fiction, particularly within the Star Wars universe. He has authored over 60 books related to Star Wars, encompassing novels, comics, and reference books, as well as junior novelizations of the Indiana Jones films. Since 1993, Windham has contributed to Star Wars literature, collaborating with other authors and working independently. His reference book, Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide, was listed on the New York Times Best Seller list for three weeks in 2005.[1]

Career

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Star Wars

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Windham began his involvement with Star Wars projects in 1993 while employed at Dark Horse Comics.[2] His role extended beyond writing, as he also oversaw the editing of comics in series such as Heir to the Empire, Jabba the Hutt, and Dark Empire II. His collaboration with Allan Kausch and Sue Rostoni at Lucas Licensing helped ensure continuity across Star Wars comics and novels.[2] In his efforts to maintain narrative consistency, Windham worked alongside Leland Chee, the continuity database administrator for Lucasfilm, ensuring that his contributions to the Star Wars series remained coherent with the established universe.[2]

Recent Years

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Since 2004, Windham has served as an instructor and certificate advisor for comic and sequential art classes at the Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education. He resides in Providence, Rhode Island, with his family.[3][4] Ryder Windham also works closely with the publisher becker&mayer! and Lucasfilm's publishing licensees, including Dark Horse Comics, Del Rey, DK Publishing, Grosset & Dunlap, HarperCollins, Random House, and Scholastic Inc. His work with the latter of these has included production of the Bionicle reboot novels and graphic novels.

Publications

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Windham's bibliography includes a diverse range of Star Wars literature, from the Star Wars The Clone Wars Secret Missions series to junior novelizations of the original trilogy and the Indiana Jones films. His work in comics has contributed significantly to the Star Wars expanded universe, offering fans deeper insights into the saga's characters and stories.

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Comics

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Young Readers Books

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Reference Books

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Short stories

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Awards and honors

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In 2005, Winham's book Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide spent three weeks in the top 10 of the New York Times Best Seller list.[13][14] This comprehensive reference book is known for its detailed exploration of the Star Wars universe, catering to both new fans and long-time enthusiasts alike.

References

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  1. ^ Ryder Windham. Books & Authors. Retrieved January 23, 2011, from http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/contributor.jsp?id=168715
  2. ^ a b c Lucasfilm. 7 Questions with...Ryder Windham. Authors/Illustrators.Retrieved January 26, 2011, from http://us.dk.com/static/cs/us/11/starwars/ryder.html
  3. ^ "Ryder Windham | Penguin Random House". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  4. ^ Lucasfilm. Star Wars Year By Year A Visual Chronicle. DK Canada. Retrieved January 31, 2011, from http://cn.dk.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780756657642,00.html
  5. ^ Buy Secret Missions: Book 1: Breakout Squad (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Book Online at Low Prices in India | Secret Missions: Book 1: Breakout Squad (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Reviews & Ratings - Amazon.in. ASIN 0448450356.
  6. ^ Buy The Curse of the Black Hole Pirates #2 (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Book Online at Low Prices in India | The Curse of the Black Hole Pirates #2 (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Reviews & Ratings - Amazon.in. ASIN 0448453932.
  7. ^ Star Wars Missions: Assault on Yavin Four (Missions #1): Windham Ryder: Amazon.in: Books. ASIN 0590127934.
  8. ^ "Destroy the Liquidator (Star Wars Missions, #4)". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  9. ^ "Revolt of the Battle Droids (Star Wars Missions, #9)". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  10. ^ "Search for the Lost Jedi (Star Wars: Episode I Adventur…". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  11. ^ Windham, Ryder (1999-01-01). The Bartokk Assassins. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-439-12985-5.
  12. ^ Rescue in the Core (Star Wars Episode 1 Adventures Game Book, #9): Amazon.in: Books. ASIN 0439174910.
  13. ^ "Childrens's [sic] Best Sellers: November 13, 2005". The New York Times. November 13, 2005. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Childrens's [sic] Best Sellers: December 18, 2005". The New York Times. December 18, 2005. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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