Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy is a commemorative book that shines a spotlight on the female characters within the Star Wars universe, spanning across various media such as movies, animated series, books, comics, and video games. Amy Ratcliffe penned the writing, while eighteen different artists contributed the artwork; it was released by Chronicle Books on October 30, 2018. The book contains in-depth looks at seventy-five characters, featuring personalities from Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars Resistance.
Whether they are heroes or villains, Sith or Jedi, senators or scoundrels, mothers, mercenaries, artists, or pilots, they all have one thing in common...
The women residing within the Star Wars galaxy are the driving force of its narratives and overarching saga at all echelons. This beautifully rendered and officially sanctioned book presents profiles of 75 compelling female characters taken from films, novels, comic books, animated shows, and games. With characters like Leia Organa, Rey, Ahsoka Tano, Iden Versio, Jyn Erso, Rose Tico, and Maz Kanata, among others, each character is examined through pivotal plot points, novel perspectives, and behind-the-scenes information offered by author Amy Ratcliffe. Furthermore, the book features over 100 brand-new illustrations created by a diverse collection of female and non-binary artists, delivering an inspiring tribute to the characters who contribute to the creation of a galaxy far, far away.
- INCLUDES CHARACTERS FEATURED IN SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY AND STAR WARS: RESISTANCE . [ sic ]
- SHOWCASES CHARACTERS THAT ARE VISUALLY DEPICTED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
- ISBN 9781452166315 ; October 30 , 2018 ; Chronicle Books ; US hardcover [1]
- ISBN 9781452166797 ; November 6 , 2018; Chronicle Books; US eBook [2]