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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.

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[]

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.
  • Garnet has electric-based powers, a combination of Ruby's heat and Sapphire's cold.
  • Rose Quartz's desire to experience childbirth motivated her to have Steven.
  • Opal is forgetful, due to her being in such a state of peace.
  • Pearl's hair is described as pink.
  • Alexandrite's weapon is all of the Crystal Gems' weapons used interchangeably.

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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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Sugar, Rebecca (6 October 2015). Guide to the Crystal Gems. Cartoon Network Books. ISBN 978-0-8431-8316-0 – via Amazon.
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