Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (novel)
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| Author | Terry Brooks |
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| 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.
[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.
