Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (novel)

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The Phantom Menace
Author Terry Brooks
Country USA
Language English
Era Prequel
Galactic Year 32 BBY
Canon G
Subject(s) Star Wars
Genre(s) Science Fiction
Publisher Del Rey
Released Hardcover:
21 April 1999
Paperback:
9 February 2000
Media Type Hardcover & Paperback
Pages Hardcover: 324
Paperback: 352
Size and Weight Hardcover:
9.6 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
1.4 pounds
Paperback:
7.0 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
6.1 ounces
ISBN Hardcover:
ISBN 0-345-42765-3
Paperback:
ISBN 0-345-43411-0
Preceded by Cloak of Deception
Followed by Rogue Planet

The Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace novelization was written by Terry Brooks and published on 21 April 1999 by Del Rey. It is based on the script of the film of the same name and released with multiple covers, including Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Queen Amidala.

[edit] Differences from the film

  • More background for Anakin Skywalker is given which ties into later comments in the film, such as Anakin's conversation with a pilot about angels, and Anakin's race in which Sebulba causes him to crash Watto's podracer.
  • Background for the Sith is given, showing their origin and reasons for wanting revenge against the Jedi.