EMPIRE

Erich Schwartzel is currently at work on his second book: EMPIRE, an examination of Star Wars and its singular place in global commerce, politics, and culture. This will be his second book with Penguin Press. 

In an announcement of the book published by Publishers Weekly, EMPIRE was described as an exploration of the franchise's "creative beginnings and impact on how Hollywood makes blockbusters to its current status as a Disney holding," as well as its "reflection of contemporary debates about power, representation, and the nature of fandom." 

Schwartzel is reporting the book now and eager to speak with anyone with something to say on this expansive, thorny, fascinating topic. Feel free to get in touch through this website's contact page.