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Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View
Multiple Authors
Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View brings together more than 40 authors for 40 stories. Each will be told from the perspective of background characters of A New Hope -- from X-wing pilots who helped Luke destroy the Death Star to the stormtroopers who never quite could find the droids they were looking for. There's never been a Star Wars book like it!
Leia, Princess of Alderaan
Claudia Grey
A young adult novel, written by New York Times Best-selling author Claudia Gray, about sixteen-year-old Princess Leia, set before A New Hope.
For more Princess Leia adventures by Claudia Grey, check out the novel Bloodline as an E-Book or E-Audiobook.
William Shakespeare's Star Wars Trilogy
Ian Doescher
Includes three books:
- Verily, A New Hope
- The Empire Striketh Back
- The Jedi Doth Return
Features the complete set of the original Star Wars trilogy titles written in the style of the Bard of Avon, complete with Elizabethan-style artwork throughout and a tapestry poster showcasing favorite characters, both major and minor. --Hoopla
A New Dawn
John Jackson Miller
The first Star Wars novel created in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Story Group set during the legendary "Dark Times" between Episodes III and IV of the popular films tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths
Star Wars: Darth Vader, Volume 1
Kieron Gillen
The original Dark Lord of the Sith stars in his first ongoing series! Ever since Darth Vader's first on-screen appearance, he has become one of pop-culture's most popular villains. Now, follow Vader straight from the ending of A NEW HOPE (and the pages of the new STAR WARS comic book) into his own solo adventures - showing the Empire's war with the Rebel Alliance from the other side!
Dig Deep with Books about the Series
How Star Wars conquered the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise
Chris Taylor
"It really is hard to imagine a book about Star Wars being any more comprehensive than this one. It’s full of information and insight and analysis, and it’s so engagingly written that it’s a pure joy to read. There are also a few surprises, as the author busts some long-held myths about Lucas and his now-iconic series. There are plenty of books about Star Wars, but very few of them are essential reading. This one goes directly to the top of the pile." --Booklist
The World According to Star Wars
Cass R. Sunstein
"In this fun, erudite, and often moving book, Cass R. Sunstein explores the lessons of Star Wars as they relate to childhood, fathers, the Dark Side, rebellion, and redemption. As it turns out, Star Wars also has a lot to teach us about constitutional law, economics, and political uprisings." --Publisher description
Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy
Pablo Hidalgo
"A Star Wars authority deepens and extends our appreciation of the Star Wars galaxy with this imaginative "history" featuring striking full-color artwork—created exclusively for this entertaining volume—that examines the persuasive messages used to intimidate and inspire the citizenry of the galaxy far, far away. . . ." Publisher description
Star Wars after Lucas: A Critical Guide to the Future of the Galaxy
Dan Golding
"Dan Golding explores the significance of pop culture nostalgia in overcoming the skepticism, if not downright hostility, that greeted the Star Wars relaunch. In its granular textual readings, broad cultural scope, and insights into the complexities of the multimedia galaxy, this book is as entertaining as it is enlightening." --Publisher description
I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing: Star Wars and the Triumph of Geek Culture
A. D. Jameson
"A child of the 1980s, Jameson grew up at a time when being a genre fan was something one kept hidden or shared only with like-minded friends. Jameson makes a passionate argument for the depth of these no longer-fringe entertainments, pointing out the realism within the fantasy and how sf, fantasy, and superhero tales tackle issues personal and political...A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable look at the evolution of geek culture over the past four decades." --Booklist
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