Futura Publications - star wars publisher

Futura Publications was a British publishing company that was founded in 1961 and specialized in science fiction, fantasy, and horror books. The company was acquired by the Transworld Publishers in the 1980s, but many of its classic titles have continued to be reprinted.
Futura Publications published a number of Star Wars tie-in books in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including novelizations of the original trilogy films and original novels set in the Star Wars universe. One of the most popular Star Wars books published by Futura was The Star Wars Storybook, which was a retelling of the events of the first Star Wars film that was aimed at younger readers.
Futura Publications also published several Star Wars comic book adaptations, including a comic book version of the first film that was drawn by Howard Chaykin and was one of the first Star Wars comics to be published.
In addition to Star Wars books, Futura Publications also published many other science fiction and fantasy titles, including works by authors such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Michael Moorcock. The company's commitment to publishing quality science fiction and fantasy literature helped to establish it as a respected publisher in the genre.
While Futura Publications is no longer an active publisher, its legacy as an important publisher of science fiction and fantasy literature lives on. The company's Star Wars books and comics remain popular among fans of the franchise, and its contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres continue to be recognized and celebrated.