Books by Kelly Knox

Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition

by Adam Bray, Kelly Knox

Who’s your favorite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Whether you like Super Heroes or villains, the movies or TV series, learn all about them in this updated edition!

Now including more than 200 characters from Black Panther and Ms. Marvel to Iron Man and Shang-Chi, the Marvel Studios Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition is any young fan’s go-to guide to find out all about the heroes, villains, spies, school kids, scientists, aliens, inventors, and others in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Discover their strengths, super-powers, friends, allies, weapons, epic battles, and much more.

Dive into the action with 80 new pages covering characters from recent movies and Disney+ series, including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness, Black Widow, Thor: Love and Thunder, Ms. Marvel, WandaVision, Loki, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Hawkeye, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3.

© 2023 MARVEL

Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy

by Daniel Wallace, Ryder Windham, Adam Bray, Amy Richau, Megan Crouse, Cole Horton, Kelly Knox, Dan Brooks, Amy Ratcliffe, Brandon Wainerdi, Dan Zehr, Tricia Barr

Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….

This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm Scissorpunch. From terrifying rancors to adorable porgs, learn about more than 100 fascinating creatures. Chart your way through the galaxy with more than 275 entries on locations, including Darth Vader’s castle on Mustafar and the mystical World Between Worlds. Pick your method of transport from more than 275 vehicles, from the legendary Millennium Falcon to the stylish Naboo N-1 starfighter. Get up to speed with the latest technology, including the Mandalorian’s beskar armor, Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber, and more than 275 other pieces of equipment.
Produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this official title is the most comprehensive reference book on the Star Wars galaxy on the market. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, The Star Wars Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again.

© & TM 2024 LUCASFILM LTD.

Marvel Monsters: Creatures Of The Marvel Universe Explored

by Kelly Knox

All Super Heroes need a monster to fight, or a monstrous sidekick to help them. Some are even monsters themselves.

This comprehensive field guide to Marvel flora, fauna, and beasts great and small shows off claws, teeth, tails, and wings in sumptuous, never-seen-before detail.

From tyrannosaurus rexes from alternative worlds and genetically modified deinonychuses from the future to purple cat-sized dragons and swamp monsters, the Marvel multiverse is brimming with creatures both heroic and villainous. Explore swamps and the Savage Lands and more. Discover aerial beasts, artificially created creatures, and even monster team-ups. This anthology is a beautifully curated guide to the best and the worst and ensures you will never get Fin Fang Foom and Tim Boom Ba mixed up again!

© 2021 MARVEL

Star Wars: Dad Jokes: The Best Worst Jokes and Puns from a Galaxy Far, Far Away . . . .

by Kelly Knox

A charmingly corny book of Star Wars-inspired dad jokes, perfect for geeky fathers, pun lovers, and sci-fi fans of any age.

What kind of stories do Wookiee parents tell at bedtime? Hairy tales.

Why do the warriors of Mandalore leave their helmets on? It's Mandator-ian.

A Jedi Master fights with a lightsaber, but a Jedi father wields the most powerful weapon of all: comedy. Fight the Sith with the knee-slapping, groan-inducing power of these Star Wars-inspired dad jokes or join the dark side and terrorize your family and friends with an army of bad puns. The perfect balance of hokey and wholesome, Star Wars: Dad Jokes is sure to slip through any defenses and have even the most serious of Padawans rolling their eyes.

As Master Yoda might say: Laugh, you must!

© & ™ 2023 Lucasfilm Ltd.

FAMILY FUN: Star Wars is nothing if not a family drama—after all, it boasts one of the most famous dads in movie history. This wholesome, light-hearted book taps into the same family-friendly appeal as Jeffrey Brown’s Vader and Son series, with jokes that will delight parents and Star Wars fans of all ages.

UNIVERSAL HUMOR: Like your old man’s trusty baseball cap, dad jokes never go out of style. Jokes and puns continue to be a universal crowd-pleaser. This unique blend of corny and groan-inducing humor is guaranteed to make anyone laugh or, at the very least, shake their head in intergalactic wonder.

STAR WARS GIFTS: Star Wars is the fandom that never sleeps. With frequent releases on Disney+ and a full calendar of social media holidays, including the annual "May the 4th Be With You" and “I am Your Father’s Day” celebrations, you don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to find the perfect gifting moment for a Star Wars fan in your life.

Perfect for: Fans of Star Wars movies, books, and gifts Jokesters and pun lovers Father's Day gifts for dads, granddads, uncles, and parental figures Baby shower or new baby gift

Star Wars Be More Obi-Wan Navigate Your World with Wit and Wisdom

by Kelly Knox

A fun, pocket-size book packed with inspiration from the galaxy’s most cool and composed Jedi Master.

Stay true to yourself with confidence and class.

Is your new home more hive of villainy than sandy beach resort? Friends not the chosen ones you thought they were? Don’t throw a tantrum – keep it classy and ask yourself, “What would Obi-Wan do?”

Glide elegantly through anything life throws at you with pearls of wisdom from Obi-Wan Kenobi and fellow sages. Learn how to face your fears and perfect your witty comebacks.

© and ™ 2022 Lucasfilm LTD

Star Wars Dad Jokes Strikes Back The Best Worst Jokes and Puns from a Galaxy Far, Far Away... .

by Kelly Knox

The mirth is strong with this one. An all-new collection of Star Wars-inspired dad jokes, perfect for geeky fathers, pun lovers, and sci-fi fans of any age.



What is Lando Calrissian's fashion philosophy? "Cape it simple."



How did Chewbacca get out of his prison cell? With a Wook-key.



What do you call a famous Mon Calamari? A star fish.



So dad they're good, the jokes in this sensational sequel to the intergalactic blockbuster Star Wars Dad Jokes hilariously connect all things in the Star Wars universe, from silly Sith knee-slappers to jokey Jedi jests. Behold the groan-inducing power of this fully armed and operational dad joke collection--a perfect balance of hokey and wholesome. Featuring more than 150 new Star Wars puns and gags by author Kelly Knox, irresistibly illustrated by artist Johnny Sampson, these are the laughs you are looking for.



© & TM 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.





FAMILY FUN: Star Wars is nothing if not a family drama--after all, it boasts one of the most famous dads in movie history. This wholesome, light-hearted book taps into the same family-friendly appeal as Jeffrey Brown's Darth Vader and Son series, with jokes that will delight parents and Star Wars fans of all ages.



UNIVERSAL HUMOR: Like your old man's trusty baseball cap, dad jokes never go out of style. Jokes and puns continue to be a universal crowd-pleaser. This unique blend of clever and groan-inducing humor is guaranteed to make anyone laugh or, at the very least, shake their head in intergalactic wonder.



STAR WARS GIFTS: Star Wars is the fandom that never sleeps. With frequent releases on Disney+ and a full calendar of social media holidays, including the annual "May the 4th Be with You" and "I am Your Father's Day" celebrations, you don't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to find the perfect gifting moment for a Star Wars fan in your life.



Perfect for:

• Fans of Star Wars movies, books, and gifts
• Jokesters and pun lovers
• Father's Day gifts for dads, granddads, uncles, and parental figures
• Baby shower or new baby gift