Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the unabridged audio version of the canon novelization of the same name, written by Alan Dean Foster. The audiobook was performed by Marc Thompson and was first released in downloadable format by Random House Audio on December 18, 2015. A compact-disc edition was released on January 5, 2016.
Publisher's summary
More than thirty years ago, Star Wars burst onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon. Now the next adventures in this blockbuster saga are poised to captivate old and new fans alike—beginning with the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. And alongside the cinematic debut comes the thrilling novel adaptation by New York Times bestselling science fiction master Alan Dean Foster.
Set years after Return of the Jedi, this stunning new action-packed adventure rockets us back into the world of Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, and Luke Skywalker, while introducing a host of exciting new characters. Darth Vader may have been redeemed and the Emperor vanquished, but peace can be fleeting, and evil does not easily relent. Yet the simple belief in good can still empower ordinary individuals to rise and meet the greatest challenges.
So return to that galaxy far, far away, and prepare yourself for what happens when the Force awakens....[1]
Plot summary
Development
The audiobook was performed by Marc Thompson and was released by Random House Audio on December 18, 2015 as a digital audiobook. The following month on January 5, 2016 it was released a nine compact disc set.[3] It was directed by Kevin Thomsen with Aaron Blank serving as executive producer.[2]
Legacy
On July 11, 2016 a German language version of the audiobook translated by Michaela Link and narrated by Stefan Günther was released by Random House Audio, Deutschland.[5] Later in October, 2023 a French language version of the audiobook narrated by Emmanuel Dekoninck was released by Lizzie Audio.[6]
Media
Editions
- ISBN 9780399567506; December 18, 2015; Random House Audio; Digital audiobook[1]
- ISBN 9780399567513; December 18, 2015; Books on Tape; Digital audiobook[7]
- ISBN 9780399567490; January 5, 2016; Random House Audio; Compact disc[3]
International
- ISBN 9783837136586; July 11, 2016; Random House Audio; German language digital audiobook (639 minutes)[5]
- ISBN 9791036623233; October 11, 2023; Lizzie Audio; French language digital audiobook (564 minutes)[6]
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Appearances
| Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
| Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
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Miscellanea
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
The Force Awakens (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (Audiobook download, Random House Audio)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Wars: The Force Awakens audiobook
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 The Force Awakens (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (Compact disc)
- ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Atlas places Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, which this novel adapts, in 34 ABY.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars Abenteuer on Penguin Books' official German website (backup link)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars - Episode 7 : Le réveil de la force on Lizzie Audio official website (backup link)
- ↑ The Force Awakens (Star Wars) on Penguin Random House's official website (backup link) (Audiobook download, Books on Tape)
