CALLING ALL STAR WARS FANS:
Join us here at the Astoria Bookshop for a Star Wars™ themed event. To celebrate the launch of his new book, Christian Blauvelt’s will host a Star Wars Made Easy an interactive event to help fans become master jedis of the franchise, featuring trivia games and challenges.
Don’t know your Wookiees from your Wampas? If the Star Wars™ saga has you stumped, we’ve got your back. Star Wars Made Easy gives you everything you need to get you around the galaxy. Star Wars is a global phenomenon and the Force has truly reawakened. So where to start if you have never actually gotten around to watching the movies? Or you find yourself dating an avid Star Wars fan? Or your kids keep asking you tricky questions about the dark side? Don’t worry! We have you covered. Star Wars Made Easy is aimed at Star Wars novices who want to get up to speed and make sense of the Star Wars references that permeate modern culture. This book will answer questions about the movies, the Star Wars universe, and much more!
Some activities include:
-A race against the clock to create the most accurate Star Wars timeline -Awaken your “force sense” while playing two truths and a lie against author, Christian Blauvelt -Test your knowledge of famous Star Wars quotes
There will be free giveaways and prizes including, but not limited to:
-Buttons -Stickers -Bookmarks -Posters
Christian Blauvelt is the deputy editor at BBC Culture. He has written extensively about Star Wars™ for Entertainment Weekly magazine and has discussed the saga on BBC World News TV and on CBS New York, where he is a frequent pop culture commentator and film awards season expert. He is based in New York City