Celebrate the legacy of The Empire Strikes Back with this exciting reimagining of the timeless
film featuring new perspectives from forty acclaimed authors. On May 21 1980 Star Wars became
a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary
forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a
supporting character from heroes and villains to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point
of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists: Austin Walker
explores the unlikely partnership of bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 as they pursue Han Solo.
Hank Green chronicles the life of a naturalist caring for tauntauns on the frozen world of
Hoth. Tracy Deonn delves into the dark heart of the Dagobah cave where Luke confronts a
terrifying vision. Martha Wells reveals the world of the Ugnaught clans who dwell in the depths
of Cloud City. Mark Oshiro recounts the wampa's tragic tale of loss and survival. Seth
Dickinson interrogates the cost of serving a ruthless empire aboard the bridge of a doomed
Imperial starship. Plus more hilarious heartbreaking and astonishing tales from: Tom
Angleberger Sarwat Chadda S.A. Chakraborty Mike Chen Adam Christopher Katie Cook Zoraida
Córdova Delilah S. Dawson Alexander Freed Jason Fry Christie Golden Rob Hart Lydia Kang
Michael Kogge R. F. Kuang C. B. Lee Mackenzi Lee John Jackson Miller Michael Moreci
Daniel José Older Amy Ratcliffe Beth Revis Lilliam Rivera Cavan Scott Emily Skrutskie
Karen Strong Anne Toole Catherynne M. Valente Django Wexler Kiersten White Gary Whitta
Brittany N. Williams Charles Yu Jim Zub 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 will donate $100
000 to First Book and Disney Lucasfilm will donate 100 000 children's books-valued at $1 000
000-to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.
