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Star Wars - Empire Strikes Back - From a Certain Point of View

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2020576 pagesDel Rey

Synopsis

This anthology brings together forty authors to retell the events of The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of its background characters. You will see the battle for the galaxy from the perspective of bounty hunters, Imperial officers, and even the creatures of Hoth. It is a unique collection that adds new layers to the classic space opera.

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Authors

Seth Dickinson is an American writer of fantasy and science fiction, known for his 2015 debut novel The Traitor Baru Cormorant.

William Henry "Hank" Green II (born May 5, 1980) is an American vlogger, science communicator, entrepreneur, author, internet producer, and musician. He is known for producing the YouTube channel Vlogbrothers, where he and his older brother, author John Green, regularly upload videos, as well as for creating and hosting the educational YouTube channels Crash Course and SciShow. He has also advocated for and organized social activism, created and hosted a number of other YouTube channels and podc...

Martha Wells (born September 1, 1964) is an American writer of speculative fiction. She has published a number of fantasy novels, young adult novels, media tie-ins, short stories, and nonfiction essays on fantasy and science fiction subjects. Her novels have been translated into twelve languages. Wells has won a Nebula Award, two Locus Awards, and two Hugo Awards.

Kiersten White is an American author of fiction for children and young adults. Her first book, Paranormalcy, was published by HarperCollins in 2009.

This collection brings together some of the best classic science fiction stories. You'll find tales from a variety of talented writers who shaped the genre. It's a great way to discover foundational works in science fiction.

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Luke SkywalkerProtagonist
DengarProtagonist
IG-88Protagonist
WampaProtagonist
Han SoloSupporting

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book need to be read in order with other Star Wars From a Certain Point of View books?

    While this book is part of a series that retells events from the original Star Wars trilogy, each volume focuses on a different film. You can read this book independently to experience the events of The Empire Strikes Back from new perspectives without needing to have read the previous "From a Certain Point of View" installment.

  • What makes this Star Wars book different from other Star Wars novels?

    This anthology offers a unique perspective by retelling the events of The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of forty different background characters, many of whom are minor or unnamed in the original film. It provides new insights into the motivations and experiences of characters like bounty hunters, Imperial officers, and even creatures, rather than focusing on the main heroes.