Star Wars Saga Derivative Novel Collection: Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker; Heir to the Empire. Vol. I.; Dark Force Rising. Vol. II; The Last Command; Episode 1: The Phantom Menace; The Force Awakens; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; The Last Jedi.

LUCAS, George; Timothy Zahn; Terry Brooks; Alan Dean Foster; Alexander Freed; Jason Fry.

Item Number: 145009

New York and London: Various, 1976-2018.

Collection of eight Star Wars film novelizations, including the rare first Star Wars book. Octavo, eight volumes, original publisher’s cloth and half cloth. The collection includes: Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker by [Lucas, George. New York: Ballantine Books, 1976. First edition]; Star Wars: Heir to the Empire. Vol. I. [Zahn, Timothy. Bantam Books, 1991. First edition, early printing]; Star Wars: Dark Force Rising: Volume II. [Zahn, Timothy. London: Bantam Press, 1992]; Star Wars: The Last Command. Vol. III. [Zahn, Timothy. New York: Bantam Books, 1993. First edition]; Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. [Brooks, Terry. London: Century, 1999. First edition]; Star Wars: The Force Awakens. [Foster, Alan Dean. London: Century, 2016. First edition]; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. [Freed, Alexander. London: Century, 2016. First edition]; Star Wars: The Last Jedi. [Fry, Jason. London: Century, 2018].

The Star Wars film franchise, spanning multiple trilogies and spin-offs, is a cultural phenomenon renowned for its groundbreaking special effects, epic storytelling, and iconic characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. It revolutionized cinema and storytelling with its timeless themes of good versus evil, heroism, and redemption, resonating across generations and inspiring countless creators. Beyond entertainment, Star Wars has become a cultural touchstone, shaping discussions on philosophy, politics, and morality, making it an enduring and important part of popular culture. The Star Wars novelizations offer expanded insights into the events depicted in the films, delving deeper into character backgrounds, motivations, and the intricacies of the galaxy far, far away. Authored by various writers, the novels often provide additional context, backstory, and world-building details not explored in the movies.