The best book I have ever read about collecting vinatge Star Wars action figures is Star Wars Vintage Action Figures: A Guide for Collectors by John Kellerman. This is an amazing volume and it has obviously been put together by a real Star Wars action figure fan.
Star Wars Vintage Action Figures, published by Frontback Books in 2003, is an exhaustive survey of the hobby. It is over 250 pages in length and features lots of brilliant photos of vintage Star Wars figures.
The book starts of with a great glossary of terms that are often used in the field of collecting vintage Star Wars figures. The author then goes on to detail, with pictures, all of the common variations in the 92 Star Wars action figures released by Kenner from 1977 - 1985. He then turns his attention to the cards (the packaging of Star Wars figures), focusing on the variations of both the card fronts and the card backs.
The most useful elements of the book to the keen collector are the grids that log all of the known combinations of figure and the designs of card front card back. It really is an incredible achievement, and one that is essential for the serious Star Wars action figure collector.
In addition to looking at all of the figures produced by Kenner, John Kellerman also devotes pages to preproduction items, Star Wars action figure store displays and other promotional items.
Unfortunately, Star Wars Vintage Action Figures is now out of print. Copies can sometimes be purchased on eBay, but there are usually copies available on Amazon. It's also worth keeping your eyes open for the book in used bookstores. The book is now quite expensive, but it is one of the best resources available for the collector of Star Wars action figures.
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