“Get Thee to a Bookstore…” Insight Editions Reintroduces Bestselling William Shakespeare’s Star Wars series with Deluxe Hardcovers, First-Ever Paperback Editions, and All-New Mandalorian Volume
When author Ian Doescher envisioned combining the pop culture powerhouse Star Wars with the enduring meter of Shakespeare, he had no idea that his book, William Shakespeare’s Star Wars, would launch a bestselling series that inspired live readings, fantastical cosplays, and a whole new way to introduce readers to iambic pentameter.
What followed was a hit nine-book series that lovingly and accurately reframed the Star Wars film saga in the meter and style of the Bard himself, with reimagined dialogue from each character from the movie, stage directions, and plenty of nods to fandom.
Now, Insight Editions reintroduces this New York Times bestselling series with first-ever paperback editions, deluxe hardcovers, and an all-new entry: William Shakespeare’s Star Wars Mandalorianus, (April 7, 2026, $21.99), retelling the adventures of the Mandalorian and Grogu from the first season of their hit Disney+ show with an Elizabethan twist. Each volume is punctuated with twenty gorgeous woodcut-style illustrations that highlight pivotal moments in the stories.
The deluxe hardcovers are perfect for gifting and for collectors who return to these stories again and again. The new paperback format is handy for reading on the go, toting on vacation, or popping into a commuter backpack. However one prefers to read, this marriage of the period-accurate musicality of the text and the authenticity to the original stories will delight fans of both Shakespeare and Star Wars.
About the Author
IAN DOESCHER has loved Shakespeare since eighth grade and was born 45 days after Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope was released. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his family.
About the Books
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William Shakespeare’s Star Wars Mandalorianus HC: 9798337402659, $21.99
About Insight Editions
Insight Editions pushes the boundaries of creativity, design, and production with award-winning books and collectibles. From collaborations with innovators like James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro to partnerships with global brands including Warner Bros. and Disney, Insight Editions creates stories and experiences for fans, readers, and seekers of all ages that transcend the page. The dynamic catalog ranges from pop culture to photography to cooking to nature conservation.
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