Galaxy's Edge
A Youtini Collection

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Galaxy's Edge

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Galaxy's Edge
May the spires keep you.
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ince opening in Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World in 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been transporting Star Wars fans to a galaxy far, far away. Specifically, to Black Spire Outpost, where guests take their first steps into a fully-realized Outer Rim trading port, complete with weathered buildings, starships, and patrolling First Order troopers, all while original music by John Williams’ provides ambiance in the worn streets. 

Perusing Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, constructing your own lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop, and grabbing a bite at Oga’s Cantina proves so immersive you may never want to return to home. But when the time finally comes to depart and you find yourself craving more adventures on Batuu, you’re in luck! We’ve got a collection for you. 

We begin this list with a tale of starcrossed lovers in Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate. Zoraida Córdova has the honor of introducing us to the planet Batuu through the viewpoints of Izzy and Jules, childhood best friends who reunite in Black Spire Outpost and rekindle feelings for each other. Córdova pulls off the impressive feat of setting their stories firmly in the Star Wars galaxy while making them intensely relatable to anyone who wishes they could mend the broken dreams of their youth.

Delilah Dawson takes us on our next visit to Batuu in Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire. The book introduces us to Vi, a familiar character if you’ve read Dawson’s previous Star Wars novel Phasma. Sent on a mission by General Leia Organa to scout a new potential base for the dwindling Resistance, Vi finds herself in Black Spire Outpost, a shady Outer Rim port that proves a dubious enough location to house on-the-run freedom fighters. This outing to the spires promises a classic adventure story with plenty of action and espionage.

For those hungering for more of the EU’s mythos, we have George Mann’s Myths and Fables, a beautifully illustrated book regaling readers with in-universe stories of galactic legends, including tales surrounding Batuu. Plus, if you ever find yourself traveling to Black Spire Outpost in Disneyland Park or Walt Disney World, you might be able to pick up an exclusive special edition of Myths and Fables with added stories.

Rounding out our stories in the Outer Rim world is the Galaxy’s Edge comic miniseries written by Ethan Sacks and illustrated by Will Sliney. In this five-issue series, readers will explore Black Spire Outpost and discover the history behind a dangerous artifact owned by the infamous Ithorian merchant, Dok-Ondar. 

Finally, if these books leave you wanting to experience more of Batuu, feast your eyes on The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and then get a taste of Black Spire Outpost’s cuisine with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook. Oh, and while you’re planning your next trip to the Outer Rim trading post, be sure to pack your copy of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Batuu.

With any other franchise, theme park tie-ins might prove underwhelming, but these titles are crafted to reflect the authentic Star Wars experience fans receive at Galaxy’s Edge. So whether you’ve visited the park itself, you’re curious about the history of Black Spire Outpost, or you simply want to experience a unique part of the EU, read on for Youtini’s Galaxy’s Edge Collection.

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Books in this Collection

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Canon
Canon
Graphic Novel

Galaxy's Edge (Trade Paperback)

Written by
Ethan Sacks
Artwork by
Will Sliney
Dok-Ondar is a merchant of rare antiquities in Black Spire Outpost, a lawless port on the Outer Rim world of Batuu where smugglers, merchants, and travelers from all over the galaxy come to trade on the black market. The Infamous Ithorian has made a name for himself dealing in secrets and coordinating shady jobs, but when three outlaws come looking for a dangerous relic in his possession even as First Order troops occupy the streets in search of the Resistance, he knows trouble has truly come to the spires. With the fate of the outpost at stake, the key to its saving might just lie in the past with an old job once pulled by none other than Han Solo and his partner Chewbacca.
A thrilling call to adventure on the very edge of the galaxy! Black Spire Outpost has long been frequented by smugglers, merchants and travelers from every system looking to make their score on the infamous black market - or experience exotic thrills only the remote world of Batuu has to offer. Beings like the infamous Dok-Ondar, proprietor of rare antiquities, thrive on the unique opportunities that abound on this lawless outpost at the edge of Wild Space. But the First Order has come to Batuu - and now its survival is at stake! The road to Black Spire's salvation begins in the past...with a job that Han Solo and Chewbacca once pulled for Dok-Ondar. The newest chapter of the growing Star Wars saga begins with this riveting comic adventure tie-in to the theme park!
Canon
Canon
Reference Book

The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Written by
Amy Ratcliffe, Scott Trowbridge (foreword)
Artwork by
Dive deep into the magic of Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World’s themed land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, with an inside look into the area’s development. Filled to the brim with gorgeous concept art, blueprints, photos, and more, The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge provides a window into the minds of Disney’s Imagineers and how they developed Black Spire Outpost into a living, breathing, must-see destination for Star Wars fans. Written by Amy Ratcliffe, managing editor of Nerdist and author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy, with a foreword by Scott Trowbridge, a creative executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge promises to let you explore Batuu from the comfort of your home even as you dream of your next trip to the park.
The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is a collection of concept art and other works produced during the making of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The book will be written by Amy Ratcliffe with a foreword by Scott Trowbridge, and will be published in Spring 2021
Canon
Canon
Reference Book

Galaxy's Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook

Written by
Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, Marc Sumerak
Artwork by
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Cookbooks
Ever wanted to down a Dagobah Slug Slinger? Get a taste of Endorian fried Tip-Yip? Stuff your face with a Mustafarian Lava Bun? You’re in luck because Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Marc Sumerak can show you how! Whether you developed a taste for off-world food on your last trip to Disney’s Star Wars themed land or you simply want to cook up something new in the kitchen, you’ll find instructions for making the galaxy’s most exotic dishes in these pages.
Inspired by the cuisine from the exciting new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed lands at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook is the ultimate source for creating out-of-this-world meals and treats from a galaxy far, far away. Join intergalactic gourmet Strono “Cookie” Tuggs for a mouthwatering journey into the cuisine of Black Spire Outpost and beyond. From the swamps of Dagobah to the forests of Endor and the deserts of Jakku, chef extraordinaire Strono “Cookie” Tuggs has traveled countless light-years to compile the galaxy’s most delicious recipes into this unique volume. With Cookie as your guide, journey to the streets of Black Spire Outpost and discover delectable delicacies such as Braised Shaak Roast, Nerf Kebabs, Mustafarian Lava Buns, Huttese Slime Pods, Spicy Mandalorian Stew, and much more. Featuring seventy recipes—including sides, sauces, soups, breads, main courses, desserts, and drinks—this comprehensive cookbook is a hyperspace route to the tastiest treats in the galaxy, bringing a little taste of Black Spire Outpost right into your own home.
Canon
Canon
Reference Book

Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu

Written by
Cole Horton
Artwork by
Batuu can be a thrilling place to visit, but when planning your trip to the Outer Rim world, be sure to pack the Traveler’s Guide to Batuu if you want to know the best places to eat, shop, and visit as well as gather important information on the characters you might meet there. Written by Cole Horton and completely in-world, the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Batuu acts as an authentic publication for real galactic travelers looking to spend some time on an exciting world at the edge of Wild Space. Complete with photos, illustrations, maps, and backstories of characters found in Black Spire Outpost, you won’t want to forget this guide on your next trip to Batuu!

Welcome to Batuu, a trading post at the edge of the galaxy where smugglers, bounty hunters, and rogue adventurers swap stories, food, and goods. Like any good tourist, you're going to need a guide book to lead you through your visit. Here is your official guide.

In 2019, Disney opened a new Star Wars addition to their parks: The planet Batuu. Star Wars fans now have access to an authentic, in-world experience unlike anything they have ever seen before! This official guide to Batuu is written completely in-world, as if you are a visitor from another part of the galaxy, looking for recommendations on where to eat, sleep, and what to do during your trip to this planet. The guide also provides itineraries and descriptions of weekend trips "Beyond Batuu"; getaways to nearby planets and environs.

The guide features:

Full-color illustrations and maps

Original content from Lucasfilm

An in-world experience like no other

Whether strolling in The Galaxy's Edge 15-acre park or simply being an armchair traveler, this immersive guide will delight any Star Wars fan.

Canon
Canon
YA Novel

Myths & Fables

Written by
George Mann
Artwork by
When looking for a good bedtime story, this anthology will be the first book you reach for. Each epic tale radiates magic and wonder that’s sure to give you the sweetest dreams. Are these legends true? That depends on how far you’re willing to believe.

Myths & Fables

A canon short story collection written by George Mann and illustrated by Grant Griffin. It comprises a number of in-universe stories, and it is part of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge media project.

A Target-exclusive edition containing three new stories was released on August 30, 2020. and an additional three new stories were released on October 7 2020 in the exclusive Galaxy's Edge edition

Beautifully illustrated, this unique treasury of in-world space tales takes readers to the far reaches of the Star Wars universe…including to the remote outer rim world of Batuu from Galaxy's. Edge.

Short Stories

  • The Knight & the Dragon
  • The Droid with a Heart
  • Vengeful Waves
  • The Wanderer
  • The Black Spire
  • Gaze of Stone
  • The Witch & the Wookiee
  • The Dark Wraith
  • Chasing Ghosts
  • The Sleeping Eye (Target-exclusive edition)
  • The Leviathan (Target-exclusive edition)
  • The Golden One (Target-exclusive edition)
  • An Unwilling Apprentice (Galaxy's Edge edition)
  • The Silent Circle (Galaxy's Edge edition)
  • The Skiff & the Galleons (Galaxy's Edge edition)
Canon
Canon
Adult Novel

Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire

Written by
Delilah S. Dawson
Artwork by
After the Battle of Crait, General Organa's Resistance is decimated almost to the point of oblivion. But the fight is not over; they need allies and outposts. Leia sends her best spy, Vi Moradi, along with the newly reformed Archex to Black Spire Outpost where the pair will learn to deal with their past traumas, recruit an entirely new crew, and do their best to hide from the sinister First Order who has followed them all the way to Batuu.

In this prequel to the Disney Parks experience, General Leia Organa dispatches her top spy to Batuu in a desperate search for Resistance allies.

Canon
Canon
YA Novel

Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate

Written by
Zoraida Córdova
Artwork by

Decades apart can alter friendships forever, but sometimes, that absence makes the reunion all the sweeter. A Crash of Fate brings us into the minds and lives of Izzy and Jules as they rekindle their relationship on the streets of Batuu years after the childhood their shared together.

Love, adventure, fear, and excitement swirl effortlessly through this novel as the pair tries to stay one step ahead of those who would wish them harm, and the sanctuary that they seek may be right in each other's harms. A spiritual successor to Lost Stars, A Crash of Fate shows us how the fire of passion can burn just as hot as the engine of a pod racer.

Izzy and Jules were childhood friends, climbing the spires of Batuu, inventing silly games, and dreaming of adventures they would share one day. Then, Izzy’s family left abruptly, without even a chance to say goodbye. Izzy’s life became one of constant motion, traveling from one world to the next, until her parents were killed and she became a low-level smuggler to make ends meet. Jules remained on Batuu, eventually becoming a farmer like his father, but always yearning for something more.

Now, thirteen years after she left, Izzy is returning to Batuu. She’s been hired to deliver a mysterious parcel, and she just wants to finish the job and get gone. But upon arrival at Black Spire Outpost she runs smack into the one person who still means something to her after all this time: Jules.

The attraction between them is immediate, yet despite Jules seeming to be everything she’s ever needed, Izzy hesitates. How can she drag this good-hearted man into the perilous life she’s chosen?

Jules has been trying to figure out his future, but now all he knows for certain is that he wants to be with Izzy. How can he convince her to take a chance on someone who’s never left the safety of his homeworld?

When Izzy’s job goes wrong, the two childhood friends find themselves on the run. And all their secrets will be revealed as they fight to stay alive…

Canon
Canon
Junior Reader

Pirate's Price

Written by
Lou Anders
Artwork by

Hello, my friends! It is I, Honda Ohnaka, greatest pirate in the galaxy, hero of the Rebellion, and, if you listen to that Obi-Wan Kenobi guy, a villain too. But what does he know?

I am here to tell you stories of that most amazing ship, the Millennium Falcon, including my very first time onboard and a few occasions when I actually flew the Falcon myself! And I did a great job of it, too, don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

Oh, there might be a familiar Wookiee in the story. And that Han Solo guy. He has a way of popping up. And some other people you may know. And some you do not.

So hang on tight, because this adventure is traveling at lightspeed and it's going to be a wild ride!

Canon
Canon
Adult Novel

Thrawn: Alliances

Written by
Timothy Zahn
Artwork by

Throughout all Star Wars stories, you’d be hard-pressed to find two villains held in higher regard than Darth Vader and Grand Admiral Thrawn. Though they operate entirely differently, both are incredibly effective tools of the Emperor. When they’re sent to the planet Batuu on the same mission, they must find a way to work together. However, sparks fly as memories of a mission long past involving a younger Thrawn and Anakin Skywalker resurface…


Timothy Zahn weaves together the prequel era with the rebellion era in this novel that manages to pull together some of the biggest names that Star Wars has to offer. While attempting to balance the prowess of Vader with the intellect of Thrawn, it manages to offer a glimpse in the characters’ futures as well as their pasts.

"I have sensed a disturbance in the Force."

Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edges of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root—its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Darth Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the emperor's favor, and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs—including the Death Star project—the formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial mission. But the Emperor knows it's not the first time Vader and Thrawn have joined forces. And there's more behind his royal command than either man suspects.

In what seems like a lifetime ago, General Anakin Skywalker of the Galactic Republic, and Commander Mitth'raw'nuruodo, officer of the Chiss Ascendancy, crossed paths for the first time. One on a desperate personal quest, the other with motives unknown…and undisclosed. But facing a gauntlet of dangers on a far-flung world, they forged an uneasy alliance—neither remotely aware of what their futures held in store.

Now, thrust together once more, they find themselves bound again for the planet where they once fought side by side. There they will be doubly challenged—by a test of their allegiance to the Empire…and an enemy that threatens even their combined might.

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