Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition represents the complete and unabridged audio rendition of the canon novelization of the same name, penned by Mur Lafferty. Marc Thompson lent his voice to the audiobook, which was brought to listeners by Random House Audio on September 4, 2018.
Be sure to experience the additional content within this captivating adaptation of Solo: A Star Wars Story, featuring scenes extracted from alternative script versions. These include Han Solo's experiences within the Imperial Navy, Qi'ra's backstory, the genesis of the rebellion, and much more!
For decades, Han Solo has captivated Star Wars enthusiasts. However, this iconic, quick-witted rogue sought adventure and evaded trouble long before his entrance into the Mos Eisley spaceport cantina.
As a young man, Han harbored aspirations of piloting his own starship through space, leaving behind his bleak, industrialized home planet of Corellia. Yet, his dreams of reaching the stars seemed unattainable, trapped as he was in a cycle of poverty and crime, under the control of the malevolent Lady Proxima and her ruthless street gang. During an escape attempt with his girlfriend and partner-in-crime, Qi'ra, Han successfully flees, but she remains behind. Driven to find a means to acquire his own offworld vessel and liberate her, Han joins the Imperial Navy, an unlikely choice for a rebellious individualist who struggles with teamwork.
After the Empire curtails his ambitions, Han becomes a renegade, immersing himself in the shadowy realm of smugglers, gamblers, and con artists. Within this world, he encounters the charismatic and shrewd high roller Lando Calrissian, forges an unexpected bond with a grumpy Wookiee known as Chewbacca, and beholds the Millennium Falcon for the first time. To claim his share of the outlaw life, Han becomes part of a pirate crew to execute a perilous heist. The stakes are considerable, the danger is immense, and the chances of success are minimal. Nevertheless, one should never underestimate Han Solo.
Random House Audio released the audiobook, narrated by Marc Thompson, on September 4, 2018. It was available as a digital download and as an eight-disc compact disc set. Kevin Thomsen directed the project, while Nick Martorelli served as the executive producer.
- ISBN 9781984837639 ; September 4 , 2018 ; Random House Audio ; Compact disc [3]
- ISBN 9781984837646 ; September 4, 2018; Random House Audio; Digital download [1]