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set in the fictional ''

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'' universe. The book was edited by Kevin J. Anderson and published on December 1, 1995 by

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* Introduction # "A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale" by Kevin J. Anderson # "Taster's Choice: The Tale of Jabba's Chef" by

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" by

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# "Of the Day's Annoyances: Bib Fortuna's Tale" by M. Shayne Bell # "The Great God Quay: The Tale of Barada and the Weequays" by

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# "A Bad Feeling: The Tale of EV-9D9" by

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# "A Free Quarren in the Palace: Tessek's Tale" by Dave Wolverton # "Tongue-tied: Bubo's Tale" by Daryl F. Mallett # "Out of the Closet: The Assassin's Tale" by Jennifer Roberson # "Shaara and the

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''A Barve Like That: The Tale of Boba Fett''

Daniel Keys Moran released the story under the pseudonym J.D. Montgomery, after creative differences with Lucasfilm prevented him from writing the outline he envisioned. He planned to have

spend years in the

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, but was told he could only be there for a couple of days. He also wanted the sarlacc to demonstrate intelligence, but had to give the role to one of Fett's fellow captives, Susejo ("O

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" spelled backwards). The sequel to the compilation, '' Tales of the Bounty Hunters'', also featured a story subtitled "'' The Tale of Boba Fett''", also by Moran.

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''A Barve Like That: The Tale of Boba Fett''

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