William Shakespeare's the Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First

Ian Doescher

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Book cover for William Shakespeare's the Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First
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Book cover for William Shakespeare's the Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First
Book cover for William Shakespeare's the Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First
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William Shakespeare's the Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First

William Shakespeare's the Phantom of Menace: Star Wars Part the First

Ian Doescher

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The Phantom Menace 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 The Phantom Menace 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 iconic Star Wars 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 Star Wars and Shakespeare will impress sharp-eyed fans of both!

COMPLETE CAST Each character from the film, from Anakin to Darth Maul, takes the spotlight with reimagined dialogue in Shakespearean style.

About the Author

Ian Doescher has loved Shakespeare since eighth grade and was born 45 days after Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope was released. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his family. Visit him at IanDoescher.com.

Publishing Information

Publisher: Insight Editions
Pub date: 2025-09-02
Length: 176 pages

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