The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force

Product Description

The Jedi Path, Fully Illustrated, with Removable Features and a Mechanical Vault

With the push of a button, the doors of the vault open in a wash of light and Star Wars sound effects. The inner platform rises, revealing this exclusive edition of The Jedi Path.

This ancient training manual, crafted by early Jedi Masters, has educated and enlightened generations of Jedi. It explains the history and hierarchy of the Jedi Order, and what Jedi must know to take their place as defenders of the peace in the galaxy—from mastery of the Force to the nuances of lightsaber combat.

Passed down from Master to Padawan, the pages of this venerable text have been annotated by those who have held it, studied it, and lived its secrets. From Yoda and Luke Skywalker to Count Dooku and Darth Sidious, they have shaped the content of the book by leaving mementos tucked within the pages, tearing out pages, and adding their personal experiences as tangible reminders of the lessons they’ve learned.

Through wars and rebellion, only a single copy of this manual has survived. It is now passed on to you.

The ancient Masters who wrote the text: Fae Coven, Grand Master and head of the Jedi Council; Crix Sunburris, Jedi Ace starfighter pilot; Restelly Quist, Jedi Chief Librarian; Skarch Vaunk, Jedi Battlemaster and lightsaber expert; Bowspritz, Jedi Biologist and expert on the Living Force; Sabla-Mandibu, Jedi Seer and Holocron expert; Morrit Ch’gally, Jedi Recruiter; Gal-Stod Slagistrough, Jedi leader of the Agricultural Corps.

Jedi who added personal commentary: Yoda, Thame Cerulian, Count Dooku, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Darth Sidious, and Luke Skywalker.

Removable features: A letter tracing the book’s history, a severed Padawan braid, a metal Jedi Credit medallion, a Jedi starfighter patch, a burned poster of the Jedi Code, a map of the Jedi Temple, a lightsaber diagram sketched on the back of a napkin from Dex’s Diner, and a note on the missing pages torn from the book by a Sith.

Created in collaboration with Lucasfilm—along with an acclaimed Star Wars author and revered Star Wars illustrators—this volume provides new insights into the history and lore of the Jedi Order while introducing never-before-seen ships, creatures, characters, and details about how one trains to become a Jedi.

The Jedi Path is for adults, and is intended for ages 14 and up.

Top Reviews

An Absolute Delight
by Anonymous (5 out of 5 stars)
March 13, 2019

I don't even know where to start in talking about this book, except to quote another reviewer, who accurately said that it's clearly a love letter--to both Star Wars and its fans.

The presentation of the book is gorgeous. I personally didn't really care about the Vault packaging, and I think it would lose its charm after the first big reveal. If you're giving it as a gift, keep it for a dramatic effect . . . but yeah, after that? It's cheap-feeling "silver" plastic with mechanisms and sound effects that require batteries you'll have to replace eventually.

Really, the gem is the book.

The Vault edition (which is what I got because the cover sucked me in; the non-Vault version didn't strike my fancy quite so much--it looked too "commercial," which ruined the aesthetic for me) is made of gorgeous, supple leather, embossed accents, and deckled pages (which I love). The little notes in the margins from each of the book's owners are delightful, if somewhat contrived and awkward in places. As others have noted, some of Anakin's notes are a little heavy-handed in "foreshadowing" his fall to the Dark Side; likewise the case with a few of Obi-Wan's remarks (i.e. not seeing how he'd ever have to use a certain forbidden lightsaber strike against an enemy. On one level this is fascinating--makes me wonder what was going through his mind at, uhm, a particular moment--but on another, again, it feels just a little too forced).

This having been said, the notes are generally good, sometimes amusing, sometimes heart-wrenching when you realize what was to come. I think Wallace did a good job, mostly, of keeping the comments balanced between the various characters: Anakin and Ahsoka feel particularly vocal, as does Thame, but not quite to the point of feeling overbearing. I wish there was more from Qui-Gon, but I suppose it makes sense that he'd be more reserved in his comments.

The information is an absolute delight; of course, some of it's rendered non-canonical now because of the Disney overhaul, which kind of breaks my heart, but . . . oh well. Enjoy it for what it is, and what was lost (fictitiously and literally).

I was pleased to see as well that Wallace is drawing upon various EU sources, including books written for children (which I read as a kid). It brought a smile to my face seeing such nostalgic references . . . but then again, I was smiling throughout most of reading this book. The text, the illustrations, the notes--all gorgeous and insightful.

There were a few bits of text which felt inconsistent with other source materials, but it was easy enough to overlook, or to simply attribute to being the personal views of the particular Master writing the passage. (For example, it's suggested that if one fails the Trials, one enter into a period of fasting and meditation for several weeks before attempting them again. I know the Jedi can be ascetic, but extreme fasting like that seems like neglect of the body--which in turn seems contradictory to the Code. In one of the Knights of the Old Republic games, I seem to remember a Jedi's indignation at finding out that extended fasting / starvation is used as a tactic at the Sith Academy. So. There's that. But anyway . . . it's a nitpick.)

Now, for the Vault extras: before cracking open the book I didn't see the point, but as I found them nestled within the pages, referenced by notes in the margins (Thame's credit, a patch that an Ace gave to young Anakin, etc.), the more I realized that they really do add something unique. I can't imagine reading the book without them, to be honest. At first the thought of the severed Padawan braid creeped me out a bit . . . and then I read whose it was, and it made sense. Same with the napkin from Dex's Diner . . . I wondered why the hell it was there, until I stumbled across it while reading and looked at it more closely. (The fact that Obi-Wan sketched out his new lightsaber design on a napkin while a little tipsy on Jawa Juice is just lovely.)

All-in-all . . . if you enjoy Star Wars and the larger mythology and scope of the universe, get this. I highly recommend the Vault edition, if only for the additives: the gorgeous binding, the pages, the momentos from the characters who scrawled within its margins. At least speaking for myself, Star Wars is something of a modern myth, and having these little tangible ways in which to reach out and connect with one's mythical heroes--(however obviously mass-produced, and fictional at that)--is nevertheless a beautiful thing indeed.
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COMES WITH COLLECTORS BOX
by christine (5 out of 5 stars)
August 29, 2019

I got this as a gift and had to look around for one that came with the box and extras as some sellers are only selling the book by itself. I was so glad when it came in the mail and included everything!!! Incredibly satisfied with this purchase.
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A must for any aspiring Jedi
by James Etchison (5 out of 5 stars)
February 5, 2011

What is not to like about this. Comes in a case that when you press a button, it depressurizes and the Jedi Handbook rises from inside to be presented to you in a blue illuminating lights. The book is about 150 pages, but, gives you more of a understanding of the Jedi Path. The handbook comes with trinkets in the book presented from past Padawan's such as Count Dooku, Quigon, Obi Wan and all the way to Luke. On various pages there are little hand written cliff notes from the other Padawan's that learn the path of the Jedi.

All in all very cool collectors piece, or very cool for children into Star Wars wanting to learn to be a Jedi. I am 32 and loved every minute of it.
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Awesome!!
by Joice (5 out of 5 stars)
April 21, 2017

This is amazingly awesome. I purchased it as a wedding gift for an Uber Star Wars nerd. He said it was THE best wedding gift, ever. I am so tempted or order one for myself. It's well packaged, it looks amazing, and it has the ability of making a grown bearded man to squeal like a 5-year old girl with delight.
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Perfect cindition, cool product and gift idea for SW collectors
by Kelsey (5 out of 5 stars)
April 6, 2017

Awesome, just wish it had more to it for the price lol. But I bought it as. Gift for my fiance, im not a star wars fan but he is a collector of everything star wars and I think this is a great gift choice for anyone who is buying for a star wars fan/collector! It's pretty cool, makes noises and opens up to present you the book!
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A great insight into a mysterious Star Wars culture
by Kevin Maspons (5 out of 5 stars)
November 1, 2010

This book is by far the most interesting piece of Star Wars memorabilia I've ever encountered. The book itself is superbly designed and it's look and feel really show the thought and time that LucasArts put into it.

Let's start with the packaging. This book could not have been presented better. After removing the 'vault' case from the beautiful black outer box, you are greeted with the sleek silver doors. On these doors are engraved an image of two hands gripping the hilt of a lit lightsaber, which will automatically get those Jedi juices flowing.

The very next thing your eyes will be drawn to is the black button that activates the whole thing. Press the button, and you'll be treated to a wonderful buffet of sounds from the Star Wars universe as the book itself is lifted on it's platform and the doors sweep out to each side. No star wars fan could ask for a better presentation of this book, and it's that presentation experience that adds to the cost (and fun factor!) of the book.

Now for the book itself (NO SPOILERS!). The cover is soft teal leather embossed with the symbol of the Jedi Order and is of very good quality. Inside, the book is gorgeously illustrated and is a very good for reading or just browsing through. The text of the book written very well and is very much a 'love letter', of sorts, to Star Wars fans (the author himself is an avid Star Wars fan). Suffice it to say that the value of this book is the insights each fan will get into the culture of the Jedi before the rise of the Empire. Much is known about the few individual Jedi seen in the movies, but here, we see a tantalizing glimpse of the culture that they grew up with and lived in.

The thing that puts this puts this book over the top (and what makes it more of an 'experience' than anything else!) is the 'extras' folded into the book's pages by it's various owners. There are quotes from each owner on each section of the book that really let you get inside their heads, and a few owners (I won't say which) left behind some 'relics' in between the pages. Each relic is unique and adds a very personal flavor to the 'experience' that is this book.

Overall, I have to say that this book is an absolute must-have for casual fans and collectors alike. It's fun factor is just off the charts, and there is simply no down side to it. Some may say that sixty plus dollars is way too much for a book, but trust me, you'll get a whole lot of bang your your buck! Hope this helps!!!!
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Fantastic and Fun!!
by M. Trowbridge (5 out of 5 stars)
November 13, 2010

I was really looking forward to recieving this book and was not at all disapointed. The book is everything it is described to be. The included items were all there. 8, adult, StarWars roleplaying game fans had a lot of fun looking through the items and opening and closing the book.

All of the writing in the margins make the book even more fun to look at. I've read only a little of the main text but have read a lot of the margins.

There was a lot of thought and time put into developing this book. I'm thrilled with what I recieved and don't mind the price at all after having recieved it. I would recommend this book to any fan of the Jedi.

Thanks
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Really, really cool.
by Monkeyville (4 out of 5 stars)
July 10, 2019

Really, really cool. Book is very nice. Vault is worth experiencing, and will keep its novelty when shared with different friends. Maybe should cost about half as much, but they know they have us on a hook. :)
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Bought this for my son, had to hide it from my husband!!
by Rebecca J. Siwicki (5 out of 5 stars)
November 10, 2010

When this arrived, I was so excited I had to open it up and check it out, even though most of my kid's Christmas presents stay in the boxes in the basement until it's time to be wrapped (easiest way to prevent snooping). It was SO cool that I had to bring my husband upstairs to show him. He rolled his eyes when he saw it and said "how much did you spend on THAT?' "Just push the button," I smugly replied. As the doors opened up and the sound effects started, his eyes got wide and by the time the book was fully elevated with the lights underneath, he squealed "no WAY!!! That's WICKED!!! Oh my Gosh, that is SOOOOOOOO cooooooool..." And then he spent 20 minutes locked in our bedroom looking at the contents of the book. "Woah. Oh wow, that's cool. Oh wait, so this book was handed down from...oooo, really? I didn't know THAT, oh wow babe he is gonna LOVE this."

I finally had to take it from him and it's now squirreled away. I know that my 12 year old Star Wars obsessed 7th grade son will love it even more, lol, but I don't know if his fascination/reaction to it will top his Dad's. I wish I had gotten it on video.

Practical stuff:
1. I wish that the sound effects were a little bit better. If the sound would have rung out a little more and faded, it would sound less like a soundtrack being played.
2. For the amount of money this book costs, *especially* if you look at the MSRP (which is printed on the back of the outer box, btw), the case should have been made of metal instead of plastic. Or at least the top panels. It looks nice, but it's obviously still silver plastic. I think they could have done better with that.
3. It comes taped together in a couple spots, inside a plastic bag, inside an outer box. If you want the full 'WOW that is COOL' effect, make sure you get rid of all that. As the one who opened it up initially, it was still pretty cool once you got it out and ready to open, but not *quite* as cool, if you know what I mean.

Would I spend $99 on it? No way, not in this house at least. But for $[...] it was a great gift for my (big and small) Star Wars fans and it will look great set up in a place of honor on Christmas morning.
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Very Cool, But not as cool as the Sith Version!
by Zachary (4 out of 5 stars)
September 5, 2019

I purchased this because I'm a big fan of the Jedi. My friend also purchased The Book of Sith and its special case! The Jedi version is underwhelming in comparison! It dosen't shut on it's own like the Sith version and contains no Kyber Crystal (The Sith version comes with a Red Kyber Crystal). Although this book & case are still very cool, when compared to its brother it gets 4/5 from me!

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