For many Star Wars fans, the original trilogy will always be their favorite. Sci-fi classics ushered in a new era of cinema, and the stories behind each film are absolutely fascinating. If you’re passionate about learning how the Star Wars galaxy came together, you’ll want to check out the many new books coming out that will give fans an inside look at the decades-long history of this beloved series.
Pre-Order Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Bundle
$70
The series includes three deluxe hardcover books exploring the behind-the-scenes stories of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and The Last Jedi. Each volume contains early script ideas, concept art, costume designs, vintage interviews with actors, and rare photos from the Lucasfilm Image Archive. The Star Wars: The Original Trilogy box set will be released on November 7th.
Pre-order the Star Wars Archives Collection
$100
Another behind-the-scenes book you can add to your Star Wars library is Star Wars Archives 1977-1983s, which will be released on September 3 for $100. This is what you call a coffee table book because it is bigavailable in widescreen format, with plenty of photos to view. Inside you’ll find script pages, production files, concept art, storyboards, on-set photography, stills and posters – it’s a really nice collection of material that’s easy to read. If you can’t wait that long, there’s a very affordable and much smaller 40th Anniversary Edition available now for $18.50.
If you’re a fan of the prequel trilogy, a Star Wars Archives version of that era will also be available on November 15th. Made for $100 and covers The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. As with the original trilogy, you’ll get a wealth of behind-the-scenes concept art, photos, and interviews in this book. What’s particularly interesting is that the prequels were developed during an exciting time in filmmaking, when huge advances in digital technology were being made and Star Wars creator George Lucas went all-in on digital cameras, sets, and characters in these films. The 2022 small edition of the book is now available for $24.
Pre-Order Star Wars Illustration: Darth Vader
$175
While pricey, Star Wars Icon: Darth Vader appears to be the definitive book for fans of the fallen Jedi who really should be awarded the title of Master. It’s an expensive tome at $175, but in return you’ll get a deluxe edition of the book that’ll blow you away faster than hearing a robot breathing menacingly out of hatred for the high ground behind you Get your attention. The book is over 300 pages packed with rare images – including candid on-set photography, stunning concept art and collectible inserts. Plus, exclusive new behind-the-scenes interviews with key Star Wars creatives and Vader Legacy contributors.
More Star Wars books to pre-order
In addition to these Star Wars books, Amazon will have a ton of other interesting titles coming. If you don’t want to bathe your face in the warm glow of WookiePedia through your tablet at night, the upcoming Star Wars Encyclopedia looks like a beautiful traditional print alternative that covers a huge amount of lore. You can also check out books and graphic novels about Han Solo, Clone Troopers, Sith, and more. See a selection of more upcoming Star Wars books below.
- Star Wars: Advent Calendar: Storybook Library — $31 | Pre-order, released October 1
- Star Wars: Secrets of the Clone Troopers – $25 ($
28) | Pre-order, released October 8 - Star Wars: Darth Vader’s Citadel (Deluxe Library Edition) — $50 | Pre-order, released October 8
- Star Wars Insider Presents: The Phantom Menace Special Edition – $20 | Pre-order, releasing October 29
- Star Wars: The Adventures of Han Solo – $20 | Pre-order, released November 5
- Star Wars Bestiary Vol. 1: Galactic Creatures – $36 ($
40) | Pre-order, released November 5 - Star Wars Legends: The Marvel Years – $50 | Pre-Order, Released November 12
- Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy Graphic Novel Collection – $20 | Pre-order, released November 12
- Star Wars Insiders Presents: The Dark Side Series – $25 | Pre-Order, Released November 12
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy – $45 ($
50) | Pre-order, released November 19 - Darth Vader: Shadows and Secrets – $40 | Pre-order, released November 26