Star Wars Epic Yarns: The Empire Strikes Back is a title outside of the official canon and is part of the Star Wars Epic Yarns series. This book reimagines the narrative of the renowned Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back with all characters and settings depicted as if crafted from yarn or felt. The authors of this work are Jack Wang and Holman Wang.
This (heart)felt retelling of the Star Wars saga will enchant both young Jedi apprentices, little princesses, and Star Wars enthusiasts of all ages! The series begins with the original trilogy, where every word is carefully chosen in these compact yet perfectly crafted yarns. Each volume presents 12 iconic scenes, meticulously handcrafted in felt and succinctly summarized with a single word. The attention to detail is remarkable, the proportions are ideal for small hands, and enjoyment is guaranteed.
In The Empire Strikes Back, Luke encounters his mentor Yoda, Han Solo gains a friend, and a lightsaber battle ensues with a Sith Lord in the dark.
The story of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back is conveyed through twelve individual words, along with scenes featured on the front and back covers. The scene on the back cover includes a quote taken directly from the movie. The scenes highlighted are:
- Front cover - Luke Skywalker engages Darth Vader in a lightsaber duel on Cloud City .
- Snow - Luke Skywalker is riding a tauntaun through the icy wastelands of Hoth .
- Run - Luke Skywalker is fleeing from Imperial walkers during the Battle of Hoth .
- Teacher - Yoda is sitting in a lush, green field on Dagobah .
- Force - Luke Skywalker is trains with Yoda, using the Force to lift a rock while balancing Yoda on one foot, as R2-D2 observes.
- Friend - Han Solo is greeting Lando Calrissian , accompanied by Leia Organa , C-3PO , and Chewbacca .
- Foe - Han Solo and Leia Organa are brought before Darth Vader and Boba Fett .
- Kiss - Under the watch of stormtroopers , Leia Organa and Han Solo are sharing a kiss.
- Frozen - Han Solo is encased in carbonite .
- Dark - Enveloped in shadow, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader are continuing their duel on Cloud City .
- Father - Darth Vader is revealing to Luke Skywalker that he is his father.
- No! - With blood visible on his face, Luke Skywalker is protesting that Vader's statement cannot be true.
- Goodbye - Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, C-3PO, and R2-D2 are watching space from the Millennium Falcon .
- Back cover - Darth Sidious is informing Darth Vader of a significant disturbance in the Force , to which Vader responds that he has also sensed it.
- ISBN 9781452134994 ; April 14 , 2015 ; Chronicle Books ; US hardcover [1]