The long awaited book, Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View, was released today and is available to buy now. [amazon_textlink asin=’1780896891′ text=’Buy in at Amazon UK now.’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’jedinews-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’5020ca54-a86c-11e7-8ea8-e3eab6d1d31d’] Here’s the full press release, and we look forward to reviewing it soon: –
On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honour of the fortieth anniversary, more than forty contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the forty short stories re imagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors, trendsetting artists, and treasured voices from the literary history of Star Wars: –
- Gary Whitta bridges the gap Rogue One to A New Hope through the eyes of CAPTAIN ANTILLES
- AUNT BERU finds her voice in an intimate character study by Meg Cabot
- Nnedi Okorofor brings dignity and depth to a most unlikely character: THE MONSTER IN THE TRASH COMPACTOR
- Pablo Hidalgo provides a chilling glimpse inside the mind of GRAND MOFF TARKIN
- Pierce Brown chronicles BIGGS DARKLIGHTER’S final flight during the Rebellion’s harrowing attack on the Death Star
- Wil Wheaton spins a poignant tale of the REBELS LEFT BEHIND ON YAVIN
Coming together to celebrate 40 years of Star Wars, Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View sees a stunning line up of authors and fans of the films explore what makes Star Wars so iconic. The fabulous line up consists of: –
- Ben Acker
- Renée Ahdieh
- Tom Angleberger
- Ben Blacker
- Pierce Brown
- Meg Cabot
- Rae Carson
- Adam Christopher
- Zoraida Córdova
- Delilah S. Dawson
- Kelly Sue DeConnick
- Paul Dini
- Ian Doescher
- Ashely Eckstein
- Matt Fraction
- Alexander Freed
- Jason Fry
- Kieron Gillen
- Christie Golden
- Claudia Gray
- Pablo Hidalgo
- E.K. Johnston
- Paul S. Kemp
- Mur Lafferty
- Ken Liu
- Griffin McElroy
- John Jackson Miller
- Nnedi Okorafor
- Daniel José Older
- Mallory Ortberg
- Beth Revis
- Madeleine Roux
- Greg Rucka
- Gary D. Schmidt
- Cavan Scott
- Charles Soule
- Sabaa Tahir
- Elizabeth Wein
- Glen Weldon
- Chuck Wendic
- Wil Wheaton
- Gary Whitta
Published in hardback by Century in the UK, available today, priced £20.00.
