Star Wars Epic Yarns: A New Hope is a title considered outside of the official canon within the Star Wars Epic Yarns series, which reimagines the narrative of the iconic Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope with characters and settings crafted from yarn and felt. Jack Wang and Holman Wang are the creators of this book.
This (heart)felt reimagining of the Star Wars saga will enchant both young Jedi trainees and little princesses. And indeed, any Star Wars enthusiast, regardless of age! The series begins with the original trilogy, where every word is carefully chosen in these concise yet perfectly formed yarns. Each volume showcases 12 memorable scenes, meticulously handcrafted in felt and summarized with a single, impactful word. The attention to detail is remarkable; the proportions are ideal for small hands; guaranteed fun for all.
Princess Leia dispatches a hologram message via R2-D2, Luke Skywalker will discover how to operate a lightsaber, and our protagonists will emerge victorious.
The plot of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope is conveyed through twelve carefully selected words, complemented by scenes depicted on the front and back covers, with the back cover scene featuring a quote taken directly from the movie. The scenes are as follows:
- Front cover - [Luke Skywalker](/article/luke_skywalker] journeys through the Jundland Wastes of Tatooine alongside C-3PO and R2-D2.
- Princess - Aboard the Tantive IV, Princess Leia Organa entrusts R2-D2 with the plans for the Death Star.
- Trouble - Stormtroopers escort Organa to Darth Vader on the Tantive IV.
- Boy - Luke Skywalker is seen working on R2-D2 in the garage of the Lars moisture farm, observed by C-3PO.
- Learn - Ben Kenobi observes Luke Skywalker as he practices with his father's lightsaber.
- Captain - Han Solo engages in conversation with Greedo at a table inside Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina.
- Space - From the viewport of the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, and Chewbacca view the Death Star.
- Help - Luke Skywalker undertakes the rescue of Leia Organa from Cell 2187.
- Garbage - Chewbacca, Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker encounter a dangerous situation within the Garbage Compactor of the Death Star.
- Swing - Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa swing across a gap inside the Death Star.
- Duel - Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader engage in a lightsaber battle.
- Fly - A T-65B X-wing starfighter is shown making its attack run on the Death Star.
- Heroes - At the Royal Award Ceremony, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo proudly display medals of Bravery given to them by Leia Organa.
- Back cover - Obi-Wan Kenobi declares that he "felt a great disturbance in the Force."
- ISBN 9781452133935; Released on April 14, 2015; Published by Chronicle Books; US hardcover edition [1]