{"product_id":"the-force-awakens-paperback","title":"The Force Awakens - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Dean Foster\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - The official novelization of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The Force Awakens, \u003c\/i\u003e the blockbuster film directed by J. J. Abrams - \u003cb\u003eIncludes two tie-in short stories: \"The Perfect Weapon\" by Delilah S. Dawson and \"Bait\" by Alan Dean Foster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More than thirty years ago, \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e burst onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon. Now the next adventures in this blockbuster saga are poised to captivate old and new fans alike--beginning with the highly anticipated \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The Force Awakens\u003c\/i\u003e. And alongside the cinematic debut comes the thrilling novel adaptation by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling science fiction master Alan Dean Foster. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Set years after \u003ci\u003eReturn of the Jedi, \u003c\/i\u003ethis stunning new action-packed adventure rockets us back into the world of Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, and Luke Skywalker, while introducing a host of exciting new characters. Darth Vader may have been redeemed and the Emperor vanquished, but peace can be fleeting, and evil does not easily relent. Yet the simple belief in good can still empower ordinary individuals to rise and meet the greatest challenges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So return to that galaxy far, far away, and prepare yourself for what happens when the Force awakens. . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The Force Awakens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Like all the best novelizations, Alan Dean Foster's adaptation of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: The Force Awakens\u003c\/i\u003e enriches the movie experience. The novel goes beyond simply giving us insight into the characters' thoughts, with plenty of additional scenes painting a broader picture of the galaxy.\"\u003cb\u003e--New York \u003ci\u003eDaily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Fast-moving, atmospheric and raises goose-bumps at just the right moments.  Foster] not only evokes entire onscreen worlds . . . he also gives us glimpses of an even more vast, unseen universe.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Was my experience of the film enriched by the book? Yes. No question. Is the novelization worth reading? Yes. . . . Foster has written a book that captures the spirit of the film, while presenting additional information that helps answer some of the questions that linger.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eCoffee with Kenobi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Dean Foster\u003c\/b\u003e has written in a variety of genres, including hard science fiction, fantasy, horror, detective, western, historical, and contemporary fiction. He is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\u003ci\u003e Star Wars: The Approaching Storm\u003c\/i\u003e and the popular Pip \u0026amp; Flinx novels, as well as novelizations of several films, including \u003ci\u003eTransformers, Star Wars, \u003c\/i\u003ethe first three \u003ci\u003eAlien\u003c\/i\u003e films, and \u003ci\u003eAlien Nation\u003c\/i\u003e. His novel \u003ci\u003eCyber Way\u003c\/i\u003e won the Southwest Book Award for Fiction, the first science fiction work ever to do so. Foster and his wife, JoAnn Oxley, live in Prescott, Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.4 x 4.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 27, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702069727295,"sku":"9781101966990","price":13.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f5870ae24584b4ece6413a7ae85d2500.webp?v=1765023028","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-force-awakens-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}