NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER &; A one-of-a-kind Star Wars experience that sheds new light on the original film.

On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, more than forty contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors, trendsetting artists, and treasured voices from the literary history of Star Wars:

&; Gary Whitta bridges the gap from Rogue One to A New Hope through the eyes of Captain Antilles.
&; Aunt Beru finds her voice in an intimate character study by Meg Cabot.
&; Nnedi Okorofor brings dignity and depth to a most unlikely character: the monster in the trash compactor.
&; Pablo Hidalgo provides a chilling glimpse inside the mind of Grand Moff Tarkin.
&; Pierce Brown chronicles Biggs Darklighter&;s final flight during the Rebellion&;s harrowing attack on the Death Star.
&; Wil Wheaton spins a poignant tale of the rebels left behind on Yavin.

Plus thirty-four more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from:
Ben Acker &; Renée Ahdieh &; Tom Angleberger &; Ben Blacker &; Jeffrey Brown &; Rae Carson &; Adam Christopher &; Zoraida Cordova &; Delilah S. Dawson &; Kelly Sue DeConnick &; Paul Dini &; Ian Doescher &; Ashley Eckstein &; Matt Fraction &; Alexander Freed &; Jason Fry &; Kieron Gillen &; Christie Golden &; Claudia Gray &; E. K. Johnston &; Paul S. Kemp &; Mur Lafferty &; Ken Liu &; Griffin McElroy &; John Jackson Miller &; Daniel José Older &; Mallory Ortberg &; Beth Revis &; Madeleine Roux &; Greg Rucka &; Gary D. Schmidt &; Cavan Scott &; Charles Soule &; Sabaa Tahir &; Elizabeth Wein &; Glen Weldon &; Chuck Wendig

All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book&;a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies&; longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House has donated $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm has donated 100,000 children&;s books&;valued at $1,000,000&;to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education. Over the past sixteen years, Disney and Penguin Random House combined have donated more than eighty-eight million books to First Book.