Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars; the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucasrsquo; space operamdash;particularly the prequel trilogy; a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals. In the classic style of Joseph Campbell; the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor; revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home. A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon; drawing from a rich source of scholars; thinkers; writers; and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not; the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the sagamdash;as well as the human dramamdash;as a whole.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent resource!By eAt first glance; Natural Building looks like a great coffee table picture book. But once inside; the reader is pleasantly surprised to find; not only natural building methods and techniques; but also a wide variety of information including; design and planning; maximizing square footage; energy efficiency; building codes; integrated permaculture...the list goes on and finishes with some very interesting case studies. . A well done edition of expert articles with a ton of references - Be careful or youll buy a dozen more books while reading this one!Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good source of information as an overviewBy The LibrarianI expected more of a how-to book. I will say that the information presented regarding the many types of natural construction is quite good as it gives a very good overview of the different types. A good book to read if you are unfamiliar with the different types; and need to understand the concepts; materials and techniques.Not for those who are looking for the actual step by step how to process of building.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not the best layout and doesnt go as in depth into vertical ...By Kathleen CraigVery much a beginners book. Not the best layout and doesnt go as in depth into vertical walls and roof top garden building as I was hoping.