New Darth Vader Book Announced & Lucasfilm Publishing Reveals
Ahead of Star Wars Celebration Japan, StarWars.com has revealed a brand new Darth Vader novel as well as a host of new publishing announcements!
Apr 10, 2025
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Ahead of Star Wars Celebration Japan, StarWars.com has revealed a brand new Darth Vader novel as well as a host of new publishing announcements!
Random House Worlds
New Releases:
Star Wars: Master of Evil by Adam Christopher (Shadow of the Sith) will “chronicle Vader’s haunting pursuit for the power to conquer death” after the events of Revenge of the Sith
Release Date: November 11th, 2025
Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy And The Star Wars Legacy will be a two-volume, 800-page deluxe slipcased collection celebrating Academy Award–winning artist and designer Doug Chiang
Release Date: December 2nd, 2025
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte by Kristin Baver is coming with a foreword by showrunner Leslye Headland
Release Date: October 2nd, 2025
The Acolyte Visual Guide by Pablo Hidalgo will feature all of the characters, creatures, vehicles, technology, and locations from the series
Release Date: June 17th, 2025
Abrams Books
Updated Editions:
Star Wars: The Blueprints by Pablo Hidalgo will be receiving an update featuring vehicles and locations from the latest Star Wars projects
Release Date: October 7th, 2025
Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy by Amy Ratcliffe will also be updated to include characters like Bix Caleen, Dedra Meero, Omega, Avar Kriss, and more
Release Date: April 29th, 2025
Chronicle Books
Check out more about these reveals at the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at Star Wars Celebration Japan on April 18th!
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