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data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpire Magazine – April 1997 – Star Wars Special Collectors Edition – Harrison Ford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK edition of Empire Magazine, April 1997, featuring Harrison Ford as Han Solo on the front cover in a special celebration of the original Star Wars trilogy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent piece of 1990s cinema memorabilia, published during the renewed popularity of Star Wars following the theatrical release of the Special Editions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue celebrates the original Star Wars films with a prominently advertised collectors' cover trilogy and extensive editorial coverage of the characters, films, actors and history of George Lucas's science-fiction franchise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagazine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Empire Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e April 1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover Star:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harrison Ford as Han Solo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Star Wars – The Ultimate Celebration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e £2.60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Printed Film Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1567\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Cover – Harrison Ford as Han Solo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover features a striking photograph of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarrison Ford portraying Han Solo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most recognisable characters from the original Star Wars trilogy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHan Solo is pictured wearing his familiar white shirt and black waistcoat, holding a blaster directly towards the camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photograph creates a dramatic, action-oriented composition, with the character positioned centrally against a predominantly dark background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large red EMPIRE masthead occupies the upper portion of the cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the central photograph are smaller images referencing other memorable elements of the Star Wars universe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC-3PO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The distinctive gold-coloured protocol droid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR2-D2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The famous astromech droid, pictured alongside C-3PO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The iconic black-armoured antagonist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrincess Leia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Portrayed by Carrie Fisher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar Wars spacecraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Imagery associated with the franchise's science-fiction setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main headline reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"FEEL THE FORCE!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath it is the prominent announcement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"THE ULTIMATE STAR WARS CELEBRATION\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design reflects the enormous cultural impact of Star Wars and its renewed popularity during 1997.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar Wars – Special Collectors Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly interesting feature of this issue is its prominently advertised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Collectors Edition Cover Trilogy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover displays miniature reproductions of three different Empire Star Wars covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarrison Ford as Han Solo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Hamill as Luke Skywalker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC-3PO, the gold-coloured protocol droid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe miniature covers demonstrate the alternative cover designs produced for the magazine's Star Wars celebration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This listing is for the single Harrison Ford\/Han Solo cover edition shown in the photographs. The other cover variations illustrated on the front are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original cover advertises the following Star Wars-related material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand New Interviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary interviews associated with the Star Wars films, their production and their continuing popularity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackground information about the original films and their place in cinema history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage of characters, collectables and other aspects of the Star Wars phenomenon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Secrets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind-the-scenes information and details relating to the production of the films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spin-Offs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussion of the wider Star Wars universe beyond the original theatrical films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Next Three\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoverage of the future of the Star Wars franchise as it was being discussed in 1997.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the issue particularly interesting as a contemporary publication from the period before the release of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar Wars and the 1997 Special Edition Era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine was published during an important period in Star Wars history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1997, the original trilogy returned to cinemas in newly presented Special Editions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese releases introduced the films to another generation of cinema audiences while renewing interest among established fans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three original films were:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar Wars (1977)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater subtitled Episode IV – A New Hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Empire Strikes Back (1980)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second film in the original trilogy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn of the Jedi (1983)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe concluding film of the original trilogy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe April 1997 Empire issue is therefore an interesting contemporary publication for collectors researching the franchise's 20th-anniversary celebrations and its theatrical revival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarrison Ford – Han Solo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarrison Ford's portrayal of Han Solo remains one of the defining performances of the original Star Wars 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costume and blaster, making the magazine especially appealing to Harrison Ford and Star Wars collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central photograph is large and visually striking, occupying much of the cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Film Coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside the Star Wars celebration, the front cover advertises several other cinema-related features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lost World – Exclusive Pictures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper cover banner promotes exclusive pictures from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lost World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis refers to the highly anticipated 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1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Most Pretentious Movies Ever Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother advertised feature examines films regarded by the magazine as particularly pretentious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reflects Empire's mixture of serious cinema journalism, film criticism and humorous editorial commentary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue may appeal to collectors of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Star Wars trilogy memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarrison Ford and Han Solo 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front cover retains its distinctive Star Wars artwork, with Harrison Ford as Han Solo clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main headline, masthead and surrounding film imagery remain readable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible imperfections include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable wear along the bottom edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubbing and small areas of print loss along the lower-left portion of the cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScuffing around the lower corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface scratches and handling 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