"Few narratives emerging from popular culture have achieved the stature of modern mythology as convincingly as Star Wars. Ellerhoff delivers a compelling and incisive exploration of its central characters and themes through a Jungian framework. Drawing upon foundational Jungian constructsincluding archetypes, synchronicity, and the Transcendent Functionhe offers a sophisticated analysis that seamlessly integrates rigorous academic inquiry with the widespread cultural resonance of the franchise, engaging both scholars and dedicated Jedi enthusiasts alike."
John Bucher, PhD, Executive Director, Joseph Campbell Foundation
"Truly brilliant! Ellerhoff amplifies the archetypal magic of the Star Wars saga with an analytical eye kin to the Jedi masters. He takes a classic heros myth of the modern age and grows it, greens it, with the wisdom of a new ethic. A recommended read for anyone looking to deepen their associations to the force within."
Alexis Durgee, Jungian Psychotherapist and curator of Alchemical Toil: Inner Work Library
"By applying a Jungian lens to the franchise, Ellerhoff has crafted a fascinating exploration of the way myths and mythmaking infuse Star Wars. This book will be required reading for all who want to better understand the conceptual links between our world and those far, far away."
Chris Kempshall, PhD, University of Exeter, author of The History and Politics of Star Wars (2022) and The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire (2024)
"Fluidly exploring the symbolic and archetypal aspects of its characters and themes, Jung and Star Wars takes us through the George Lucas-Joseph Campbell connection and beyond, into a galaxy thats very close to our hearts. A fun read but also an important contribution to the scholarship on its subject, Ellerhoff was called by this lineage and he has heeded the call. The Force is strong with this book."
Gary S. Bobroff, Founder, Jungian Online / JUNG Archademy
"In his lively, infinitely knowledgeable guide to the Star Wars universe, Ellerhoff tells us that Myth works to reenchant our sense of existence, and this is precisely how he treats the legendary saga. This exquisitely detailed, meticulously researched book will undoubtedly be of interest to Jungian scholars and analysts, as well as to scholars of film and popular culture. However, his accessible tone and encyclopaedic knowledge of the franchises history will also endear him to Star Wars fans searching for comprehensive analyses of the saga."
Miranda Corcoran, PhD, University College Cork, author of Haunted States: An American Gothic Guidebook (2024)
