Although the Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View books do not need to be read in order, readers would get the fullest experience by reading in chronological order, which coincides with their publication order:[1-11]
| Order | Cover | Title | First published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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From a Certain Point of View | 2017[1-4] | Establishes the anthology approach. |
| 2 |
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From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back | 2020[5-6] | Continues through the next film. |
| 3 |
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From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi | 2023[7-8] | Completes the progression of perspectives. |
1. From a Certain Point of View
From a Certain Point of View (2017)[1-4] retells moments from the original Star Wars film through forty stories centered on supporting and background characters. Its premise is not to replace the main story, but to widen it, giving attention to voices at the margins of the familiar action.[9]
As the opening book, it also introduces the collection’s structure: one film, many perspectives.[9]
2. From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back (2020)[5-6] applies the same anthology structure. Its stories revisit scenes and settings connected with Hoth, Dagobah, and Cloud City, as well as Imperial forces, bounty hunters, creatures, and other supporting characters.[10]
It does not require reading the previous anthology for comprehension, but it follows naturally after the first volume.[10]
3. From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi
From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (2023)[7-8] presents forty stories by different contributors from the viewpoints of characters surrounding the central action. Its range includes perspectives connected with the Rebel Alliance, the Empire, Jabba’s palace, Endor, and other parts of the film’s world.[11]
It is the final anthology in the sequence.[11]
References
- From a Certain Point of View (Star Wars) by Renée Ahdieh, Meg Cabot, Pierce Brown, Nnedi Okorafor, Sabaa Tahir: 9780345511485. Penguin Random House.
- Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View. Penguin Books UK.
- From a Certain Point of View (Star Wars) by Renée Ahdieh, Meg Cabot, Pierce Brown, Nnedi Okorafor, Sabaa Tahir, and more! Penguin Random House Canada.
- Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View (EBook). Penguin Books Australia.
- From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars) by Seth Dickinson, Hank Green, R. F. Kuang, Martha Wells, Kiersten White: 9780593157763. Penguin Random House.
- From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars) by Seth Dickinson, Hank Green, R.F. Kuang, Martha Wells, Kiersten White, and more! Penguin Random House Canada.
- From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars) by Olivie Blake, Saladin Ahmed, Charlie Jane Anders, Fran Wilde, Mary Kenney, Mike Chen: 9798217090976. Penguin Random House.
- From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars) by Olivie Blake, Saladin Ahmed, Charlie Jane Anders, Fran Wilde, Mary Kenney, Mike Chen, and more! Penguin Random House Canada.
- From a Certain Point of View. Random House Worlds. ISBN: 9780345511478.
- From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back. Random House Worlds. ISBN: 9780593157749.
- From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi. Random House Worlds. ISBN: 9780593597910.