Exploring Tatooine - Book Review
Exploring Tatooine is a gorgeously illustrated book that takes you on a journey through the planet’s most iconic locations—full of insightful facts and colorful art.
Fabio Fiori
September 9, 2022 @ 9:00amIf you know our website well, then you’ll quickly realize we couldn’t pass up a review on an illustrated book fully dedicated to our beloved home world, Tatooine. Exploring Tatooine by author Riley Silverman with uniquely beautiful illustrations from the artists at the South African creative studio MUTI is a feast for Star Wars fans’ eyes. The forty-eight page, 10 x 14 book is a collection of everything Tatooine—from insightful facts spanning the Skywalker saga, TV shows (up to The Book of Boba Fett), and even comic books to showcasing sight scenes, vehicles, and characters through colorful art.
The author does an excellent job at picking and choosing the most crucial moments in Star Wars storytelling that took place on Tatooine, and even though most readers already know all these facts, Silverman sprinkles in curious revelations (did you know about Aunt Beru’s desire to open a restaurant in the nearby town of Anchorhead?) that will make this read absolutely delightful. Exploring Tatooine’s strongest selling point is without a doubt MUTI’s illustrations, which fully span onto two pages for each section in the book showcasing unforgettable locations (Mos Eisley Spaceport and Jabba’s Palace to name a few), filled with facts and character highlights that further enhance the immersive experience of this all-new planet tour.
The choice of jumping Star Wars timelines is something of a gamble, but the final result paid off as all these stories are interconnected with each other. It is fascinating to see parallels between young Anakin and Luke Skywalker or see how the planet’s landscape and inhabitants change over the course of so many galactic conflicts, both through Silverman’s words and MUTI’s art. Exploring Tatooine is a must read for Star Wars fans of all ages and an essential collectible that will look great on your Star Wars bookshelf.
Are you ready to embark on an all-new tour of one of the most iconic planets in the Star Wars galaxy? Then make sure to grab a copy of Exploring Tatooine today from your favorite book store, and let us know your thoughts about this stunning book on our social media channels.
Fabio Fiori
Fabio Fiori is the Founder and Creative Director of Tatooine Times. He grew up watching the prequels and loving everything Star Wars. He is searching for the most interesting Star Wars content and tries his hardest to write about it.