Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780896891 ISBN 13: 9781780896892

Publisher: Century, 2017

Synopsis

Forty years. Forty stories.

On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han, Luke, Leia, a pair of droids, a Wookiee, an old wizard, a villain in black, and a galaxy full of possibilities. Forty years on, Star Wars remains an unparalleled cultural phenomenon, having inspired and influenced generations of fans and creators. Decades of rich storytelling were sparked by one film, in part because the Star Wars galaxy feels alive. Strange and wonderful characters fill the edges of the screen and make us wonder:

What are their stories?

This unique anthology celebrates that legacy, as more than forty contributors lend their vision to this retelling of the original Star Wars film. Each of the forty stories reimagines a moment from the film 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 from 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 Okorafor 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.
- Wil Wheaton spins a poignant tale of the rebels left behind on Yavin.
- Plus thirty-five more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales.

Experience the story of Star Wars from a whole new point of view.

About this title

About the Author

Contributors include: Ben Acker and Ben Blacker - Renee Ahdieh - Tom Angleberger - Meg Cabot - Rae Carson - Zoraida Cordova - Delilah S. Dawson - Paul Dini - Alexander Freed - Jason Fry - Christie Golden - Claudia Gray - E. K. Johnston and Ashley Eckstein - Paul Kemp - Mur Lafferty - Ken Liu - Griffin McElroy - John Jackson Miller - Nnedi Okorafor - Daniel Jose Older - Mallory Ortberg - Madeleine Roux - Gary D. Schmidt - Cavan Scott - Sabaa Tahir - Glen Weldon - Chuck Wendig - Gary Whitta - And more!

Review

"There isn't a story that won't capture your imagination and make you rethink the chapter of Star Wars in which it happens, make you see the story in a light and question everything you thought you knew about the Rebellion, the Empire and the millions of souls caught in the middle of their conflict. The Force is strong with this one' " * Mass Movement * "From a Certain Point of View is a must read for all Star Wars fans. Please go out there and buy a copy and enjoy 40 great Star Wars stories'" * Jedi News * "An enriching, delightful look at the fringes of Star Wars and sheds new light on characters you'd perhaps never thought of before - ***** 5 Stars" * SciFi Now * "An entertaining, multi-faceted way to revisit that galaxy far, far away" * Financial Times * "This is the perfect book for Star Wars fans. It will speak to the inner fangirl/fanboy in all of us... It is the most enjoyable one that I have read in a long time" * Nudge *

Edition details

• Publisher: Century
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780896891
• ISBN 13: 9781780896892
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 477
• Editor: Elizabeth Schaefer