Star Wars Insider 40

Star Wars Insider number 40 represents the magazine Star Wars Insider's fortieth publication. Its release occurred during October and November of 1998. This particular issue, number 40, was distributed with two distinct cover designs: one version, sold at newsstands, showcased a Y-wing in combat, while the other cover, exclusively for subscribers, presented a battle droid.

Table of Contents

Featured Articles

  • " Hugh Quarshie: The Quarshie Quotient " (Authored by Scott Chernoff): Scott Chernoff interviews Captain Panaka from Episode I, where he explains why performing in a Star Wars prequel is better than doing Shakespeare.
  • " LucasArts: Behind the Magic " (Authored by Jamie Painter): Jamie Painter gives readers a sneak peek at LucasArts' new Behind the Magic CD-ROM, highlighting the inclusion of previously "lost" scenes of Biggs and unused Cantina footage.
  • " Atari Wars: A Star Wars Video Game History " (Authored by Matt Yeo and David Kelsall): Before LucasArts took the reins, Atari and Intellivision were key players. Matt Yeo and David Kelsall, from Star Wars: The Official Magazine in the U.K., guide us through the history of Star Wars video games.
  • " Star Wars Rocks! " (Authored by Jon Bradley Snyder): Jon Bradley Snyder offers a comprehensive look at how Star Wars has influenced musicians across various genres, from rock and rap to country and reggae, presenting the most comprehensive and unusual Star Wars music found anywhere. Photographic evidence is included.

Regular Sections

Visual Media

Collection of Covers

Additional Information and Citations

External Resources

Appearances