Del Rey - star wars publisher

Del Rey is a science fiction and fantasy imprint of Penguin Random House, and one of the primary publishers of Star Wars tie-in novels. Since the early 1990s, Del Rey has published numerous novels set in the Star Wars universe, covering a wide range of eras and characters.
Del Rey's Star Wars books are known for their high quality writing, attention to detail, and faithful representation of the Star Wars universe. Many of the books have been written by well-known science fiction and fantasy authors, including Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, Karen Traviss, and James Luceno.
One of the most popular Star Wars books published by Del Rey is Timothy Zahn's Heir to the Empire. The book takes place five years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and introduces several new characters, including Grand Admiral Thrawn, Mara Jade, and Talon Karrde. The book was the first in a trilogy that has come to be known as the Thrawn Trilogy, which is widely regarded as one of the best Star Wars stories ever told.
Del Rey has also published several books that explore the Old Republic era, including the Darth Bane trilogy by Drew Karpyshyn, which tells the story of the Sith Lord who created the Rule of Two. They have also published books that explore the Clone Wars era, such as Karen Traviss's Republic Commando series, which follows a group of elite clone troopers.
In addition to their Star Wars tie-in novels, Del Rey has also published several non-fiction books about the Star Wars universe, including The Essential Guide to Characters, The Essential Chronology, and The Essential Reader's Companion.
Del Rey's Star Wars books have been widely praised for their quality, and have been instrumental in expanding the Star Wars universe beyond the films. Many of the books have become fan favorites, and have helped to shape the popular perception of the Star Wars universe.