Century - star wars publisher
Century is a British publishing house that was founded in 1981. The company is known for publishing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles, including popular novels, biographies, and memoirs. In 1991, Century acquired the license to publish Star Wars novels in the United Kingdom and began releasing a number of tie-in books to the original trilogy.
Under Century, the Star Wars expanded universe continued to expand with the publication of several novel series, including the popular Jedi Academy Trilogy by Kevin J. Anderson, which follows the journey of Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker as he establishes a new academy for Jedi students. Other notable Star Wars books published by Century include The Han Solo Trilogy by A.C. Crispin, which explores the early years of the beloved smuggler and his friendship with Chewbacca, and The Bounty Hunter Wars trilogy by K.W. Jeter, which delves into the underworld of the Star Wars universe.
Century also published a number of standalone Star Wars novels, such as The Last Command by Timothy Zahn, which is the final book in the Thrawn Trilogy and sees the return of the infamous Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Children of the Jedi by Barbara Hambly, which introduces readers to new characters and explores the mysteries of the Force.
In addition to novels, Century also published a number of Star Wars reference books, such as The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons by Daniel Wallace, which provides detailed information on the various planets and moons in the Star Wars universe, and The Essential Chronology by Kevin J. Anderson, which provides a timeline of key events in the Star Wars expanded universe.
Century continued to publish Star Wars books until 1999, when the license to publish Star Wars novels was transferred to Del Rey. However, the company's contributions to the Star Wars expanded universe helped to shape the franchise and provide fans with some of the most beloved and enduring stories in the series.
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