Grand Admiral Thrawn continues to captivate audiences across the Star Wars galaxy as he prepares for his highly-anticipated return in Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2, scheduled to premiere on Disney+ next year. With the blue-skinned strategist once again poised to command the spotlight in live-action, Lucasfilm Publishing is capitalizing on the momentum by revisiting the very novel that solidified his place in the current canon. Random House Worlds has announced that it would be reissuing the acclaimed 2017 novel Star Wars: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn in a deluxe edition this fall.
The Star Wars: Thrawn (Deluxe Edition) is set to release on October 27 and comes packed with collector-worthy upgrades. These include a striking new slipcover with a Star Destroyer-shaped cutout, custom-designed sprayed edges, full-color interior artwork, and a luxurious satin ribbon bookmark. Additional premium touches like illustrated endpapers and a full-wrap hardcover elevate the overall presentation.
Star Wars: Thrawn marks Timothy Zahn’s formal reintroduction of the character to the new canon after his debut in Star Wars: Rebels. The novel follows Thrawn’s early days in the Empire and his rise through the ranks despite internal and external opposition. Young Eli Vanto stands at his side, quickly emerging as a key figure in the story.
Zahn masterfully explores Thrawn’s tactical brilliance and complex motivations throughout the narrative. The book serves as an accessible entry point for newcomers while deepening the lore for longtime fans. Its timing aligns well with ongoing Star Wars expansions in other media.
Check out the cover and synopsis from Penguin Random House:
This stunning deluxe edition of Thrawn, “the origin story of one of the greatest Star Wars villains” (The Verge), features:
Designed slipcase with a cutout in the shape of a Star Destroyer, revealing the book inside
Hardcover with full-wrap book case illustration of Grand Admiral Thrawn
Designed sprayed edges
Illustrated full-color endpapers
Satin ribbon bookmark
Priced at $50, this Deluxe Edition is more of a collector’s item than a standard rerelease. It stands out as a premium tome designed for dedicated enthusiasts who value high-end book craftsmanship alongside compelling storytelling. Those interested can pre-order now to secure their copy ahead of the October 27 launch.
Source: Penguin Random House
