William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope [PBK Reissue]

Name: William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope [PBK Reissue]
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9798337401287
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By Ian Doescher

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Star Wars takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force both! Experience the first instalment of Star Wars all over again, now with... Read More

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William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope [PBK Reissue]

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Star Wars takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force both!

Description

Star Wars takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force both!

Experience the first instalment of Star Wars all over again, now with all the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theatre! Stunning text lovingly and accurately rendered in the meter and style of the Bard himself includes reimagined dialogue from each character from the movie, stage directions, and plenty of Easter eggs, all alongside twenty gorgeous woodcut illustrations that put an Elizabethan twist on the iconic Star Wars characters.

STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS
Twenty woodcut-style illustrations accompany the text, putting a Shakespearean spin on beloved Star Wars characters.

AUTHENTIC METER
Shakespeare scholars and Star Wars fans alike will delight in the period-accurate musicality of the text.

EASTER EGGS
Hidden nods to both Star Wars and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans of both!

COMPLETE CAST
Each character from the film, from Darth Vader to Chewbacca, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798337401287

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 August 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Insight Editions

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 356g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Ian Doescher has loved Shakespeare since eighth grade and was born 45 days after Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope was released. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his family. Visit him at IanDoescher.com.

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