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William shakespeares the force doth awaken is an noncanon book by ian doescher. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. Reimagined in glorious iambic pentameter, william shakespeares star wars will astound and edify rebels and imperials alike. It will also complete doeschers incredible nine book star wars as shakespeare series. He lives in portland, oregon, with his spouse and two sons.
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