William Shakespeare's the Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part First

The world of Star Wars is always expanding; The Mandalorian series is hugely popular and has recently announced a movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu, set to release in 2026. The most recent trilogy (The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker) has brought in a new generation of Star Wars fans. Experience the story of The Phantom Menace all over again, now with all the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theater! 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 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 Anakin to Darth Maul, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.

Pages: 176, Hardcover, Insight Editions