Star Wars. From a Certain Point of View

Discover Star Wars: A New Hope from a fresh perspective. On May 25, 1977, audiences met iconic characters like Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Darth Vader, journeying into a galaxy teeming with possibilities. Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of this beloved saga, over forty contributors bring their creative vision to reimagine Star Wars. This unique collection comprises forty short stories, each retelling a scene from the classic movie through the eyes of a lesser-known character.From a Certain Point of View includes works from bestselling authors and notable talents who have shaped the literary landscape of Star Wars. Gary Whitta explores Captain Antilles' perspective, linking Rogue One to A New Hope. Meg Cabot gives Aunt Beru a compelling voice in her introspective narrative. Nnedi Okorafor adds layers to the monster from the trash compactor, offering unexpected depth. Pablo Hidalgo presents an unsettling insight into Grand Moff Tarkin's mind. Pierce Brown captures the intense moments of Biggs Darklighter during the Death Star assault, while Wil Wheaton shares a touching story about the rebels remaining on Yavin. The anthology further features thirty-four engaging stories by renowned authors such as Ben Acker, Renee Ahdieh, Tom Angleberger, Ben Blacker, Jeffrey Brown, and Rae Carson, among others. In a generous effort, participating authors have donated their story proceeds to First Book, a nonprofit dedicated to providing educational resources to children in need. To underscore the book's launch and their partnership with First Book, Penguin Random House donated $100,000, and Disney/Lucasfilm contributed 100,000 children's books valued at $1,000,000. Together, over the past sixteen years, Disney and Penguin Random House have gifted more than eighty-eight million books to support First Book's mission for equitable educational access.