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The Star Wars series by Alan Dean Foster consists of 17 books published between 1976 and 2017, including novelizations of film scripts and original works set within the Star Wars universe. The series is part of the broader Star Wars multimedia franchise created by George Lucas and falls under the science fiction genre, set in a fictional galaxy far, far away. Foster's contributions are among several book series within the larger Star Wars canon. The books span multiple film adaptations and original storylines, all belonging to the Star Wars franchise. Foster is an American author known for his work in fantasy and science fiction, including other series and standalone novels.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe Phantom Menace: Star Wars: Episode I
2011
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, an evil legacy long believed dead is stirring. Now the dark side of the Force…
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Buy on AmazonAttack of the Clones: Star Wars: Episode II
2002
A great disturbance in the Force signals growing unrest across the galaxy, as the Republic faces political paralysis and the threat of war from the…
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Buy on AmazonRevenge of the Sith: Star Wars: Episode III
2011
Tempted by the power of the Dark Side and plagued by nightmares of Padme’s death, Anakin must choose his path. His decision will reverberate…
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Buy on AmazonA New Hope: Star Wars: Episode IV
2011
The classic adventure that started the Star Wars saga. Luke Skywalker lived and worked on his uncle's farm on the remote planet of Tatooine—and he…
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Buy on AmazonThe Empire Strikes Back: Star Wars: Episode V
2011
The Empire Strikes Back is a science-fiction novelization written by Donald F. Glut and first published by Del Rey. It is based on the screenplay to…
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Buy on AmazonReturn of the Jedi: Star Wars: Episode VI
2011
It was a dark time for the rebel alliance...Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, had been delivered into the hands of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt.…
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Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga), Vol. 1📅 Expected Sep 29, 2026
The official manga adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel Thrawn by Timothy Zahn Grand Admiral Thrawn’s legend begins far from the Empire, deep…
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The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga), Vol. 1📅 Expected Oct 20, 2026
The official manga adaptation of the first season of the hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian The Mandalorian and the Child are on the run, and nowhere is safe!…
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The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga), Vol. 2📅 Expected Oct 20, 2026
Volume 2 in the official manga adaptation of the first season of the hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian The Mandalorian and the Child are deeper in enemy…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
1983 · James Kahn
Return of the Jedi is a science-fiction novel written by James Kahn and published on May 12, 1983, by Del Rey. It is based on the script of the film…
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Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
1997
Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is a science-fiction novel for young readers from 1985, written by Larry Weinberg, based on the screenplay…
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Buy on AmazonStar Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker
1976 · George Lucas
Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker is a novelization of the 1977 film Star Wars, written by American author Alan Dean Foster but…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Stephen J. Sansweet
The Star Wars Encyclopedia is a 1998 reference book written by Stephen J. Sansweet, who was the director of content management at Lucasfilm. It…
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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
1999 · Terry Brooks
The Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace novelization was written by Terry Brooks and published on April 21, 1999, by Del Rey. It is based on the…
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Buy on AmazonStar Wars: Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide
2001
The Galactic Phrase Book & Travel Guide is a practical resource for travelers navigating the Star Wars galaxy, offering essential phrases in multiple…
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Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
2002 · R. A. Salvatore
The Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones novelization was written by R. A. Salvatore and published on April 23, 2002, by Del Rey. Based on…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Kathy Tyers
After Darth Vader's funeral on Endor, the Alliance intercepts a distress call from an Imperial outpost on Bakura. The planet is on the edge of known…
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Buy on AmazonStar Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
2005 · Matthew Woodring Stover
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 novelization of the film of the same name, written by Matthew Stover. It was published on April 2, 2005, by…
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Buy on Amazon2007
The exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the most important Star Wars film ever--the movie that launched the saga in 1977 and changed…
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Buy on Amazon1978 · Alan Dean Foster
Splinter of the Mind's Eye is a 1978 science fiction novel written by American author Alan Dean Foster. It serves as a sequel to the film Star Wars,…
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Buy on Amazon2011
The Star Wars Trilogy is a compilation of novelizations of the original trilogy films: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.…
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The Clone Wars are raging across the galaxy, with the Separatists led by Count Dooku pressing their campaign, while the Republic, under Chancellor…
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Buy on AmazonThe Prequel Trilogy: Star Wars
2011
The Prequel Trilogy: Star Wars combines the three films The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith into a single volume. It…
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Buy on AmazonThe Making of Star Wars (Enhanced Edition)
2013
The Making of Star Wars (Enhanced Edition) provides insight into the production and development of the Star Wars franchise, focusing on the creative…
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Buy on AmazonThe Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Enhanced Edition)
2013
Presents an illustrated overview of the making of the popular conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy, offering stories from the set,…
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Buy on Amazon2014
A New Dawn: Star Wars follows Kanan Jarrus, an ex-Jedi who has avoided the Empire and the Force since the Jedi purge, as he is drawn into a conflict…
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2014 · John Jackson Miller
Star Wars Rebels is an American animated science fiction television series produced by Lucasfilm Animation and set in the Star Wars universe. It…
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Buy on Amazon2015
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Star Wars books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Phantom Menace: Star Wars: Episode I”. Start with “The Phantom Menace: Star Wars: Episode I.”
How many books are in the Star Wars series?
We list 57 books , published between 1976–2025.
When is the next Star Wars book released?
The next book is “Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga), Vol. 1”, expected Sep 29, 2026. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.
Where can I buy the Star Wars books?
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