A Galaxy Not So Far Away: Writers and Artists on Twenty-Five Years of Star Wars

A collection of original essays by acclaimed American writers examining how the Star Wars films have shaped culture and art. Edited by Glenn Kenny, a senior editor and critic at Premiere magazine, the book features contributions from notable writers who analyze, critique, and reflect on the Star Wars phenomenon. Contributions include Jonathan Lethem's account of seeing Star Wars twenty-one times during his mother's illness from cancer, Neal Pollack's piece written in the voice of Holden Caulfield about a young man's relationship with his father, Erika Krouse's exploration of Jedi Knight philosophy and martial arts, and New York Times film critic Elvis Mitchell's meditation on the character Lando Calrissian. The collection offers perspectives on what has captivated audiences across generations through the Star Wars films.