Sphere - star wars publisher

Sphere is a British publishing company that has been in operation since the 1960s. While they have published books in a variety of genres, including science fiction and fantasy, they are perhaps best known to Star Wars fans for their publication of several novels in the Star Wars expanded universe.
Sphere's Star Wars novels included both original works and adaptations of the films. Notable original works included The Glove of Darth Vader by Paul and Hollace Davids, which introduced the character of Trioculus, a would-be Emperor who claimed to be the son of Darth Vader. Another popular novel was The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers, which took place immediately after the events of Return of the Jedi and chronicled the aftermath of the Battle of Endor.
Sphere's adaptations of the films included novelizations of the original trilogy by science fiction author Alan Dean Foster, as well as adaptations of the prequel trilogy by Terry Brooks. These novels expanded on the stories and characters seen in the films, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the Star Wars universe.
Sphere's editions of the Star Wars novels often featured striking cover art that showcased key characters or scenes from the books. They also included black and white illustrations throughout the text, which helped bring the story to life for readers.
While Sphere is no longer publishing Star Wars novels, their editions of the expanded universe books remain popular among fans of the franchise, and are considered a valuable addition to any Star Wars collection.