From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back

From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back, a book published by Del Rey, commemorates the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back with forty unique tales set within the film's timeline. The characters central to these forty narratives were publicly announced on October 6, 2020. The audiobook version of the title boasts a diverse cast of voice actors.

Publisher's summary

Relive the magic of The Empire Strikes Back with this captivating collection, presenting fresh perspectives on the classic film from forty renowned authors.

Star Wars transcended cinema on May 21, 1980, with the debut of The Empire Strikes Back. To honor its fortieth year, forty storytellers reimagine an iconic moment from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a secondary character, encompassing heroes, villains, droids, and creatures alike. From a Certain Point of View showcases works by acclaimed authors and influential artists:

  • Austin Walker delves into the surprising alliance between bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 in their pursuit of Han Solo.
  • Hank Green recounts the experiences of a dedicated naturalist tending to tauntauns on the icy planet of Hoth.
  • Tracy Deonn explores the ominous depths of the Dagobah cave, where Luke confronts a chilling vision.
  • Martha Wells unveils the culture of the Ugnaught clans residing within Cloud City's lower levels.
  • Mark Oshiro tells the poignant story of the wampa's struggle for survival and the loss it endures.
  • Seth Dickinson examines the moral implications of serving a merciless empire from the bridge of a doomed Imperial warship.

Furthermore, enjoy more amusing, poignant, and extraordinary stories from: Tom Angleberger, Sarwat Chadda, S.A. Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Katie Cook, Zoraida Córdova, Delilah S. Dawson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Rob Hart, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R. F. Kuang, C. B. Lee, Mackenzi Lee, John Jackson Miller, Michael Moreci, Daniel José Older, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Cavan Scott, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M. Valente, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N. Williams, Charles Yu, Jim Zub

Each participating author has generously waived compensation for their contributions. Instead, 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 will donate $100,000 to First Book and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children's books—valued at $1,000,000—to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.

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Development

Initially, E. K. Johnston was named as a contributing author, but ultimately did not participate due to familial responsibilities.

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External links

  • From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (Hardcover)
  • From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (eBook)
  • Empire at 40 | Empire Novelizations Through the Years…and Around the World on StarWars.com (backup link)

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