Available now in Germany is the latest issue of Star Wars Das Offizielle Magazin, the official magazine of the German Star Wars Fan Club. Continuing the celebration of the Star Wars 30th anniversary is the last of a four-part series that looks back at the period from 1991 with Shadows of the Empire, the Special Editions and the Prequels.

Read interviews with actors Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and others from the Original Trilogy about their Star Wars memories. Fans can also learn about facts and stories about the Original Trilogy and its influence on the film business in "The Star Wars Effect."

Read event recaps from the spectacular Star Wars conventions Celebration IV and Celebration Europe, as well as the latest news about the upcoming official German convention JEDI-CON 2008.

Don't miss part two of the exclusive story "Hero of Cartao" by Timothy Zahn as well as part two of the "Pirates of the Boards" article series which includes an amazing battle between the pirate ship and Darth Vader. And be sure to check out the saga update, posters, letters from readers, book, comic and game news.

Fan Club members get some added content in the supplemental Journal of the Whills, which includes an extensive feature on Expanded Universe Star Wars novels with "Galactic Reading Universe: Part 1: The First 20 years." Go behind the scenes with the Union of the Force 30th anniversary party, as well as a look back on the first official Star Wars event in Germany -- JEDI-CON 1983!

Issue #47 is already on its way to subscribers and on German newsstands. For more information about the German Fan Club, click here.