Literature

This Weeks Publications – 1st June 2020

June 1, 2020, 7:18 AM, BST

Welcome to this week’s publications breakdown.

We do have some new releases to share with you. Availability is dependent on store and online operations during this unusual time, so good luck in your search.

The scheduled releases for this week will be;

Monday 1^st June 2020
	Inside the Star Wars Empire: A Memoir by Bill Kimberlin (Lyons Press) Bill Kimberlin may refer to himself as “one of those names on the endless list of credits at the close of blockbuster movies.” In reality though, he’s a true insider on some of the most celebrated and popular movies and franchises of the past century. Jurassic Park. Star Trek. Jumanji. Schindler’s List. Saving Private Ryan. Even Forrest Gump. And perhaps most notably, Star Wars. Inside the Star Wars Empire is the very funny and insightful tell-all about the two decades Kimberlin spent as a department director at LucasFilm Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), the special effects studio founded by the legendary filmmaker George Lucas. Available from Amazon US Pre-order available from Amazon UK (August 1, 2020) Read our review of Inside the Star Wars Empire: A Memoir
Tuesday 2^nd June 2020
	Star Wars: Queens Peril by E.K. Johnston (Disney-Lucasfilm Press, US) When fourteen-year-old Padmé Naberrie wins the election for Queen of Naboo, she adopts the name Amidala and leaves her family to the rule from the royal palace. To keep her safe and secure, she’ll need a group of skilled handmaidens who can be her assistants, confidantes, defenders, and decoys. Each girl is selected for her particular talents, but it will be up to Padmé to unite them as a group. When Naboo is invaded by forces of the Trade Federation, Queen Amidala and her handmaidens will face the greatest test–of themselves, and of each other. Available from Amazon US
Wednesday 3^rd June 2020
	Star Wars: Queens Peril by E.K. Johnston (Disney-Lucasfilm Press, UK) When fourteen-year-old Padmé Naberrie wins the election for Queen of Naboo, she adopts the name Amidala and leaves her family to the rule from the royal palace. To keep her safe and secure, she’ll need a group of skilled handmaidens who can be her assistants, confidantes, defenders, and decoys. Each girl is selected for her particular talents, but it will be up to Padmé to unite them as a group. When Naboo is invaded by forces of the Trade Federation, Queen Amidala and her handmaidens will face the greatest test–of themselves, and of each other. Available from Amazon UK
	Darth Vader Poster Book (Marvel) Feel the power of the Dark Side! The deadliest villain in the galaxy, Darth Vader, is celebrated in this sinister poster book – giving you an instant collection of the Dark Lord of the Sith’s fi nest Marvel Comics artwork! Darth Vader’s grandeur and glory is captured by some of the industry’s finest talents, including those that graced Vader’s two ongoing series – Salvador Larroca and Giuseppe Camuncoli! And don’t forget the many other artists who have depicted the Emperor’s ruthless right hand on dozens of awe-inspiring covers, pages and pinups – from Adi Granov to Alex Ross and more! As you gaze in wonder on Marvel’s visions of Vader, you are sure to hear the Imperial March in your head. It’s a gallery of masterpieces worthy of framing in every room of your house – until you find your lack of wall space disturbing! Available from Amazon US & Amazon UK

You will be able to find these on sale from your usual high street bookstores, news-stands, and online retailers.

For those missing out on your comic book fix for the week, please remember to check out our new Lockdown Legends feature. Take time out to read along with the team and our guests through classic Star Wars comics from over the years!