By George & Josh Bate
Ahead of Star Wars Celebration Japan and the Lucasfilm Publishing panel on Friday April 18, StarWars.com have officially made seven announcements regarding upcoming Star Wars books.
Master of Evil
A new novel titled Master of Evil has been officially announced. The novel written by Adam Christopher (Shadow of the Sith) “chronicles Vader’s haunting pursuit for the power to conquer death” prior to the events of A New Hope.
The ominous cover art is created by Simon Goinard.
Master of Evil releases on November 11, 2025.
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte
The official cover art for The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte has been officially unveiled.
The new release is written by Kristin Baver and features a foreword by series creator Leslye Headland.
The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte is available on October 7, 2025.
The Acolyte Visual Guide
StarWars.com also released a special preview of The Acolyte Visual Guide by Pablo Hidalgo, which can be seen below….
The Acolyte Visual Guide is available in the UK on June 5, 2025 and in the US on June 17, 2025.
Star Wars: The Blueprints
Pablo Hidalgo also pens the newest edition of Star Wars: The Blueprints. This book celebrates the designs of some of the franchise’s most recognizable technology and vehicles.
Check out a special preview below….
Star Wars: The Blueprints is available in the UK on October 2, 2025 and in the US on October 7, 2025.
Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy – Updated Edition
The updated edition of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy will include new characters, such as Omega, Peli Motto, Avar Kriss, Shin Hati, and the women from Andor.
Check out a special preview below….
Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy – Updated Edition is available on April 29, 2025.
Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy and the Star Wars Legacy
A two-volume, 800-page deluxe collection celebrating the work of Lucasfilm legend Doug Chiang releases later this year.
Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy and the Star Wars Legacy is available on December 2, 2025.
Star Wars: I Find Your Lack of Candy Disturbing
There’s nothing better than an intersection of Halloween and Star Wars, and that’s exactly what’s in store for fans this autumn.
Star Wars: I Find Your Lack of Candy Disturbing is a fun greeting card-in-a-book featuring “favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away in all their ghoulish glory, including this fun new cover.”
The brilliant cover art is designed by artist Jeffrey Brown.
Star Wars: I Find Your Lack of Candy Disturbing is available on August 5, 2025.