Exclusive cover peek at latest Ian Doescher ‘Star Wars’ parody

Behold the new cover of "William Shakespeare’s The Jedi Doth Return" by Ian Doescher, illustrated by Nicolas Delort. (Click to enlarge.)

(Credit: Quirk Books)

Life’s but an Ewoking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage.

William Shakespeare’s The Jedi Doth Return” — the third installment of Shakespeare’s “Star Wars” parody books by Ian Doescher from Quirk Books — hits bookshelves on July 1, and CNET got an exclusive look at the cover.

On it, Jabba the Hutt takes his place as the ultimate Shakespearean villain. Will Princess Leia’s metal bikini, the treacherous sarlacc pit, and Ewoks and the Battle of Endor all be given the Shakespearean treatment? Fans will have to wait until the summer to discover what exactly is in store for their favorite characters in this homage to George Lucas’ iconic “Star Wars” film “Return of the Jedi.”

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