The Empire Strikes Back
takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved
Star Wars
story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force both!
Experience the story of
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 the iconic
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
and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans of both!
COMPLETE CAST
Each character from the film, from Yoda to Lando Calrissian, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.