Willow

6W Wayland Drew. Screenplay by Bob Dolman. Story by George Lucas. New York: Ballantine Books, 1988. First Paperback Edition

Notes

Willow, published in 1988, is the novelization by Wayland Drew, based on the screenplay by Bob Dolman and a story by George Lucas, adapting the fantasy film of the same name. The story follows Willow Ufgood, a humble farmer and aspiring sorcerer who becomes the unlikely guardian of a prophesied child destined to overthrow an evil queen. Joined by the roguish swordsman Madmartigan, Willow embarks on a perilous journey filled with magic, danger, and adventure. The novel expands upon the film’s narrative, adding depth to the characters and world while retaining the spirit of classic fantasy storytelling.

Wayland Drew (1934–1998) was a Canadian author and screenwriter known for his work on novelizations and original fiction, particularly within the science fiction and fantasy genres. His adaptation of Willow reflects the cinematic origins of the story while providing additional descriptive detail and internal perspective. The project itself originated with George Lucas, whose vision drew on mythological and fairy-tale traditions, while Bob Dolman’s screenplay shaped the story into its final cinematic form. The novel stands as an example of late twentieth-century film tie-in fiction, offering readers a literary version of a richly imagined fantasy adventure.

Description

Original paperback. Pictorial cover. Some fading to back cover. Tight and very fine condition.