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Guide to the Crystal Gems (Steven Universe)

Steven Universe: Guide to the Crystal Gems

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Guide to the Crystal Gems (Steven Universe) is a reference book by Rebecca Sugar which was released on October 6, 2015. It revealed information on the Crystal Gems in the show.

Contents

• 1 Description
• 2 Product Details
• 3 Notable Revelations
• 4 Errors
• 5 Pages
• 6 External links
• 7 References

Description [ ]

The Crystal Gems—Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl—are three of the toughest heroes on Earth. They are also mentors to Steven Universe, a Gem/human hybrid boy whose mother was a great Gem leader. This guide, told from Steven's point-of-view and written by the show's very own creator, Rebecca Sugar, is packed with facts about the Crystal Gems' powers, abilities, and origins. It also includes original art and a special introduction from Rebecca Sugar. This book is a must-have for any Steven Universe fan!

Product Details [ ]

• Publisher: Cartoon Network Books
• Book cover: Hard-Cover
• Grade level: 3-7
• Age Range: 8–12 years
• ISBN-10: 0-8431-8316-0
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8431-8316-0

Notable Revelations [ ]

• The war was exactly 5,500 years ago.
• Rose Quartz's manifesto for the rebellion and Crystal Gems is codified.
• Jasper and Amethyst are Quartz-type Gems.
• Unless the two Gems are of the same type, a fusion between two Gems is a completely different Gem.
  • When Ruby and Sapphire first fused, it was unusual for two different Gems to fuse.

  Errors [ ]

  • It is not mentioned that Lapis' gem is on Malachite's back.
  • Pearl's hair is discolored many times throughout the book.
  • Garnet's color palette is incorrect several times throughout the book.
  • Ruby and Sapphire's gemstones on Garnet are swapped in a few of the illustrations.
  • In many scenes, Garnet is shown in her post-"Jail Break" regeneration with her old gauntlet design.
  • In some parts of the book, when Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl are shown together, they are not all in their post-regeneration forms.
  • In Sugilite's entry, it is mentioned that her bodysuit is dark purple, black and burgundy; however, there are no burgundy parts on her bodysuit.

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  External links [ ]

  • Steven Universe Guidebook Spills The Secrets Of The Crystal Gems – io9

  References

  1. ↑ 1.01.1 Sugar, Rebecca (6 October 2015). Guide to the Crystal Gems. Cartoon Network Books. ISBN 978-0-8431-8316-0 – via Amazon.