Splinter of the minds eye wookieepedia is a novel of the star wars legends continuity. It follows the story of the marooned luke skywalker and princess leia on an alien world as they become ensnared in the search for a priceless artifact that resonates with the power of the force. It was to exclude the character of han solo because it was thought that harrison ford would either be unavailable or too expensivesomething weve already made light of in a previous strip. Star wars splinter of the minds eye by alan dean foster. Now they are kyber crystals, and also they are what powers lightsabers and additionally what powers the death star as well as starkiller base, but i swerve. The post isnt solely about splinter of the minds eye. To ask other readers questions about splinter of the minds eye, please sign up. The first novel to take the adventures of luke skywalker beyond what we now call episode iv. Leia and luke are being pursued by imperials on the planet miban in an attempt to find the kuibber crystal capable of enhancing ones preception of the force. Published in early 1978, it is the earliest nonmovie novel to be written, and next to the marvel ongoing series, the second piece of what would later be called the expanded universe. Deep in the swamplands of the planet mimban lies a powerful crystal, capable of giving its possessor an invincible mastery of the force. Splinter of the minds eye part 5 blue milk special. I looked up the book splinter of the minds eye btw and really thought it sucked, not the overall plotline but simply in the style it was written, makes luke and leia seem, weak almost if you dont mind me using the term.
Taking place after the events of star wars, luke skywalker and princess leia organa along with c3p0 and r2d2 are on their way to an. Science fiction, juvenile fiction, fiction in english, luke skywalker fictitious character, fiction. The novel, now entitled splinter of the minds eye hit stores with a bang in march 1978, when star wars was already a force to be reckoned with. Leia and halla can both survive just about anything, and have. I wish i had the time to learn, but im not sure id have the time to become good enough to really make money out of it. Splinter of the minds eye complete book details youtini. Star wars spinoff, splinter of the minds eye, by alan dean foster. Alan dean foster has written in a variety of genres, including hard science fiction, fantasy, horror, detective, western, historical, and contemporary fiction. There are a vast amount of differences between the events of splinter of the minds eye and empire strikes back, but one of the surprising elements is how the novel touches upon familiar plot.
The only 3d modeling software i have is poser, if you can even call it that, and i dont really know how to use it. Realworld articles, articles that need plot summary, splinter of the mind s eye. We go over the plot, the fact that it was written to be star wars 2, the hot and heavy chemistry between luke and leia blech, and other things that didnt age so well. Splinter of the mind s eye was a comic book adaptation of the alan dean foster novel splinter of the mind s eye. Splinter of the mind s eye was the first ever star wars expanded universe novel, published the year after the blockbuster release of star wars a new hope in 1978. Splinter of the minds eye part 25 blue milk special. Inside the writing of splinter of the minds eye syfy wire. There were some faults, like the canon issues, but very few things were glaring issues with me.
Story of the lost star wars sequel splinter of the. Both books are set in time of the original trilogy episodes ivvi. I had no idea the history with splinter of the minds eye. Splinter of the minds eye, taking place between a new hope and its sequel the empire strikes back, making it one of the first. Now they are kyber crystals, and they are what powers lightsabers and also what powers the death star and starkiller base. A new hope, splinter of the minds eye drops luke and leia onto a primitive jungle planet where the stranded duo must contend with bizarre alien tribesmen, ravenous monsters, labrynthine caves, and roving bands of imperial stormtroopersall the while coming ever closer to the romance early star wars. Star wars splinter of the minds eye 2017 special edition. Splinter of the mind s eye was written by alan dean foster a top notch scifi writer of the 1960 s and 70 s. Splinter of the mind s eye is an artifact from a bygone era and a star wars universe without the empire strikes back. Splinter of the minds eye by alan dean foster goodreads. Splinter of the minds eye is an artifact from a bygone era and a star wars universe without the empire strikes back. It follows the story of the marooned luke skywalker and princess leia on an alien world as they become ensnared in the search for a priceless artifact that resonates with the power.
Star wars author alan dean foster on splinter of the mind. The biggest changes splinter of the minds eye made to. Splinter of the minds eye was the first ever star wars expanded universe novel, published the year after the blockbuster release of star wars a new hope in 1978. With anthony daniels, ingvild deila, bobby shane ellis, william wayne. Feb 21, 20 the novel, now entitled splinter of the mind s eye hit stores with a bang in march 1978, when star wars was already a force to be reckoned with and the planned movie version was completely. Luke skywalker and princess leia are traveling with r2d2. Luke skywalker expected trouble when he volunteered to follow princess leia on her mission to circarpous to enlist their rebel underground in the battle against the empire. Aside from a few very minor details, this story fits very comfortably in between a new hope and the empire strikes back, and provides some extra backstory and character building that helps us get to know luke, leia, and even darth vader a little bit better before episode v. The novel was the first installment in the star wars expanded universe, and it was first. In retrospect, its hard to believe that the original star wars film, a new hope, would be anything but a roaring successits got adventure, laser swords, robots. A new hope, splinter of the mind s eye drops luke and leia onto a primitive jungle planet where the stranded duo must contend with bizarre alien tribesmen, ravenous monsters, labrynthine caves, and roving bands of imperial stormtroopersall the while coming ever closer to the romance early star wars. Halla strikes a deal with luke and leia to help her find the whole crystal, and in return she will help them get off the planet. Splinter of the mind s eye is the first legends star wars novel i have read since the creation of the legends books. An old woman named halla approaches them, identifies luke as strong with the force, and shows him a splinter of what she claims to be the kaiburr crystal, which focuses the force.
If you would like to participate, you can edit one of the articles mentioned below, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and contribute to the general project discussion to talk over new ideas and. Realworld articles, articles that need plot summary, splinter of the minds eye. Jul 28, 2016 the plot of splinter of the mind s eye revolves around luke and leia searching for an artifact called the kaiburr crystal, which amplifies the powers of those who are force sensitive. Splinter of the minds eye 1978 most people know the story behind this first ever star wars novel besides the novelization published in 1978, but heres the short version anyway. Star wars splinter of the minds eye audiobook audiobooks. This version of splinter of the mind s eye is just a star wars fan s reimagining of a classic. A look back at splinter of the minds eye the first star. A look back at splinter of the minds eye the first. The reason why is rather simple, its the first star wars expanded universe story. The plot of splinter of the minds eye revolves around the kaiburr crystal, a shiny red gem that basically amplifies the force.
Splinter of the minds eye was written by alan dean foster a top notch scifi writer of the 1960s and 70s. This can be taken as a metaphor for her even being on mimban at all. Splinter of the minds eye is the first star wars tiein novel. It covered roughly the first three chapters of the book and the first few pages of the fourth chapter. Note from rob astor splinter of the mind s eye has remained a favorite story since first reading it. Mar 20, 2017 splinter of the minds eye occupies a curious place in star wars history. This article is within the scope of wikiproject novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on wikipedia.
It is set in 2 aby, and it follows luke skywalker and leia organa to the planet mimban, where they seek out the powerful kaiburr crystal and encounter darth vader. The novel was instead released in 1978 under the title star wars. This is the alternate universe we might have lived in. Elements such as the invention of the word replonza are mocked. Lets take a look at the story of the lost star wars sequel star wars. Splinter of the minds eye comics wookieepedia fandom. But all in all, i really enjoyed splinter of the minds eye despite the flaws it had good action, a nice plot, and a satisfying pace. Splinter of the minds eye was the first extended universe book for star wars. A spinoff of the main people, androids, and other marketable trademarks from star wars. Star wars author alan dean foster on splinter of the. Story of the lost star wars sequel splinter of the minds eye. Many fans consider the book poorly written and full of plot holes and terrible characterizations. Stranded on a jungle planet, luke skywalker and princess leia found themselves desperately racing imperial.
The plot of splinter of the minds eye revolves around luke and leia searching for an artifact called the kaiburr crystal, which amplifies the powers of those who are force sensitive. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Splinter of the minds eye is a classic star wars novel written by alan dean foster it takes place between a new hope and the empire strikes back. The cover for splinter of the minds eye was painted by ralph mcquarrie, the artist who played a significant role in devising the look of the star wars universe, designing many of the characters and sets for the original trilogy. Nov 17, 2019 splinter of the mind s eye is a classic star wars novel written by alan dean foster it takes place between a new hope and the empire strikes back. I enjoyed the story and surprised myself by reading the whole thing in two days.
He had not even begun work on the story for the empire strikes back. Splinter of the minds eye, epilogue, episode 322 of blue milk special in webtoon. The star wars universe was still wideopen back then, so creator george lucas could have gone down any number of. Zack connors and rachel meadows were born with incredible psychokinetic capabilities. Forced to keep their identities secret, luke and leia take refuge in a nearby bar. Splinter of the minds eye, formerly subtitled from the adventures of luke skywalker, is a legends novel written by alan dean foster.
Mar 16, 2015 thats the plot of splinter of the minds eye, a 1978 spinoff novel by alan dean foster that was commissioned as a possible springboard for a new star wars film, should the first one survive. Luke skywalker bobby shane ellis and princess leia ingvild deila are marooned together on the world of mimban, where they encounter the locals and struggle against the forces of the evil galactic empire, including darth vader. Back in the day, the total sum of my collection was the six novelisations and the three han solo novels by brian daley. Splinter of the minds eye was a comic book adaptation of the alan dean foster novel splinter of the minds eye. Splinter of the mind s eye, formerly subtitled from the adventures of luke skywalker, is a legends novel written by alan dean foster. Splinter of the minds eye has had a bad shake in the years following its release, but in this classic star wars tale youll find a lot you can take away and, in the spirit of brian daley and his iconic han solo trilogy, a standalone story unencumbered by tight chronology and outside influences. Splinter of the mind s eye is the first star wars tiein novel. Splinter of the mind s eye was the first fulllength star wars novel with an original storyline to be published after the release of the original film, and is thus considered, alongside marvel s initial comic series, to mark the beginning of the star wars expanded universe. Splinter of the minds eye was conceived as a potential backup plan for a low budget sequel if star wars proved to be less successful than hoped. Thus, when del rey, the science fiction division of ballantine books, published splinter of the minds eye in 1978, many fans thought that its story was the plot for the next star wars movie. Luke skywalker and princess leia are traveling to circarpous iv for a rebel underground meeting in an attempt.
Published in 1978, splinter of the mind s eye is notable for being the first novel set in the original star wars expanded universe now branded as legends, and was to be the basis of a lowbudget, madefortv sequel in the event that a new hope was not as successful as it ended up being. Feb 07, 20 the plot of splinter of the minds eye revolves around the kaiburr crystal, a shiny red gem that basically amplifies the force. Alan dean foster did a great job with the material with which he had to work. Splinter of the minds eye 1 is the first issue of dark horse comicss adaptation of the novel splinter of the minds eye. It s arrangement of the star wars soundtracks as they might be heard in a splinter of the mind s eye movie. Splinter of the minds eye part 19 blue milk special.
Review splinter of the minds eye 1978 readstarwars. Thankfully, star wars broke the box office bank and alan dean fosters splinter of the minds eye was never a film. Shadows of the empire and splinter of the minds eye have some similarities. His atmospheric rendering of a stunned luke and leia witnessing vaders arrival at the temple of pomojema is now. Jul 19, 2016 nevertheless, splinter of the minds eye is still worth reading. At some point i think i might have owned the thrawn trilogy and perhaps splinter of the minds eye. Editions of splinter of the minds eye by alan dean foster. Many fans regard it with puzzlement and frustration due to its characterization and deviance from even the most rudimentary star wars canon. Written by alan dean foster who also ghostwrote the novelization of a new hope, it is set chronologically between the events of a new hope and the empire strikes back on their way to a conference with a local resistance group to try to convince them to join the rebel alliance, luke skywalker. Originally published in 1978 by del rey, a division of ballantine books, it was the first original fulllength star wars novel to be published after the release of the 1977 star wars film, retroactively. It was written by alan dean foster, who also ghost wrote the novelization of a new hope for george lucas. Splinter of the minds eye is a 1978 science fiction novel written by alan dean foster. Ill be comparing the book with other, more recent, star wars works, especially with shadows of the empire.
Despite its limited scope and claustrophobic setting, fosters book is fast paced and entertaining. Splinter of the minds eye, which was commissioned by george lucas. While the book is a massive swing and a miss in terms of capturing the magic of the space opera genre and the heart of the core characters, it is an important book in the history of star wars. Jan 18, 2016 splinter of the minds eye is a very fun read. Mar 02, 2018 there are a vast amount of differences between the events of splinter of the mind s eye and empire strikes back, but one of the surprising elements is how the novel touches upon familiar plot. In 1995, the dark horse comic adaptation further solidified splinter of the mind s eye as a favorite. This book was published after star wars a new hope was released and reported to be the story for the second star wars movie.
He is the author of the new york times bestseller star wars. A 1996 graphic novel based on alan dean fosters 1978 novel, star wars. Alan dean foster who ghost wrote star wars was under contract to write a second novel which could be filmed as a low budget sequel should the movie not perform. Splinter of the minds eye tells a curious tale of what could have been. It even still fits well with most of the established canon from the films, including the prequels. Splinter of the minds eye is a pretty wellknown star wars novel. Splinter of the mind s eye star wars mass market paperback march 12, 1986. The plot of splinter of the minds eye focuses on the kaiburr crystal, a shiny red treasure that essentially enhances the force. In short order luke and the princess are in the hoosegow being interviewed by a gestapoish minion of the empire, then escaping across jungles and.