Sure, Star Wars: The Last Jedi might have ended up being one of the most divisive entries in the Star Wars franchise, but the film brought so many new elements to Lucasfilm's galaxy far, far away. Not only did Rian Johnson's Star Wars film introduce all sorts of new creatures, it also gave fans a better understanding of the Force and how it worked. Better yet, it gave fans new Jedi relics called the sacred Jedi texts, a collection of books and scrolls that Rey (Daisy Ridley) ultimately stowed away in the Millennium Falcon.
Now, as Star Wars: Episode IX approaches its premiere, Star Wars' official website gives us a better look at the books that comprise the Jedi texts. These printed books are a rare find in a galaxy that uses datapads and holograms to communicate with one another, but on display, the texts seem very sturdy.
You can check out some of the images of the props down here:
One of the most prized pieces is the Jedi Order book, an item that Luke (Mark Hamill) pulls out from the Sacred Jedi text's shelf and opens to reveal the Jedi emblem for a few seconds on screen. It's clear how much attention to detail was put into the creation of these props. There are layers of goldlief, blue pigments, and unidentified scrip which were inspired from all sorts of scribbles.
According to Star Wars post, the props team for The Last Jedi originally conceptualized 40 different volumes made up of all different sizes and finishes which were narrowed down to 10 finalists for the shelf.
It's very painstaking work, but one that clearly shows how much effort Johnson put into his film. We can't wait to see the sacred Jedi texts appear again in Star Wars: Episode IX which premieres on December 20, 2019.
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