
From a Certain Point of View (Star Wars)
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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 40th anniversary, more than 40 contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the 40 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 best-selling 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.
Plus 34 more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from Ben Acker, Renée Ahdieh, Tom Angleberger, Ben Blacker, Jeffrey Brown, Rae Carson, Adam Christopher, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Paul Dini, Ian Doescher, Ashley Eckstein, Matt Fraction, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Kieron Gillen, Christie Golden, Claudia Gray, E. K. Johnston, Paul S. Kemp, Mur Lafferty, Ken Liu, Griffin McElroy, John Jackson Miller, 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 Wendig
Narrated by a full cast, including:
- Jonathan Davis
- Ashley Eckstein
- Janina Gavankar
- Jon Hamm
- Neil Patrick Harris
- January LaVoy
- Saskia Maarleveld
- Carol Monda
- Daniel José Older
- Marc Thompson
All 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 Disney/Lucasfilm has donated 100,000 children's books - valued at $1 million - to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education. Over the past 16 years, Disney and Penguin Random House combined have donated more than 88 million books to First Book.
©2017 Renée Ahdieh (P)2017 Random House AudioForce is strong with this book.
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Some real gems
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Star Wars inbetween tales.
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If I could make one recommendation... save your ears and skip the chapter named 'The Kloo Horn Cantina Caper'. It's genuinely quite painful to listen to and not easy to follow.
A great selection of mini stories from A New Hope
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Lots for Star Wars fans
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Seems more like a badly edited fan fiction omnibus
Not sure who this book is aimed at
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The (optional), not so optional headline 😁
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If, like me, you gradually wore down your original Star Wars (Ep4) VHS from viewing and hence can quote the film backwards, this is certainly for you. You will appreciate the humour and detailed extrapolations from these beloved scenes.
I also recommend for younger and newer star wars fans. The storys stand although I'd say original fans will appreciate the subtlety more.
Absolute gem for real SW fans!
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HOWEVER, the final Death Star battle chapters Re written and performed so well, with the big John Williams score in the background, that as a 40 year old man I was taken back to the excitement from first time I ever saw Star Wars. Utterly brilliant and for that I can forgive any issues earlier in the book.
Just heard they're releasing a version for Empire, and I can't wait.
Ups and downs of an anthology series
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An enjoyable new take on a well known story
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