40 Years. 40 Stories.
Experience Star Wars: A New Hope from a whole new point of view.
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 honor of the fortieth anniversary,more than forty contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars.
Each of the forty short stories reimagines 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 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 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.
All of the participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead,their proceeds will be donated to First Book-a leading nonprofit that provides new books,learning materials,and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need.
To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies'longstanding relationships with First Book,Penguin Random House has donated $100,000 to First Book,and DS/Lucasfilm has donated 100,000 children's books-valued at $1,000,000-to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education. Over the past sixteen years,DS and Penguin Random House combined have donated more than eighty-eight million books to First Book.
Publisher: CornerstoneISBN: 9780099542698Number of pages: 496Weight: 341 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 29 mm
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'These stories range from laugh out loud funny to heartbreaking as some of the coolest voices in speculative fiction take their crack at some Star Wars side characters. I hope this series continues for each film'- Den of Geek
'An entertaining,multi-faceted way to revisit that galaxy far,far away'- Financial Times
'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'- SciFi Now
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