Solo features two major deep cuts from the old, nowdead. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. Watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align with the films which means they add no new canon material and actually contain content that is not canon. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Events occurring up to 67 years before the battle of yavin. It is also one of the most important back stories that has every been written for the star wars eu. The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe.
See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Rebels, and timothy zahns 2017 and 2018 thrawn books. May 27, 2018 the star wars expanded universe, a timeline of events outside the movies that was chronicled in books, comics, video games, and more, would be no more. The best star wars book reading order its a big galaxy out there for many fans of star wars who decide to read the books, the expanded universe generally referred to as the eu can appear much like wild space. The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. Here are the best star wars books and book series ever written for the series, both new and old. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The old republic chronological order book series listed in order. Please share this site with your friends if you enjoyed my list of star wars novels.
Salvatores vector prime, killed off popular character chewbacca. George lucass vision for a galaxy far, far away has grown into something ginormous and, thanks to creators such as jon favreau and dave. New to star wars books and dont know where to start. This list of audiobooks includes all novels, junior novels, and graphic novels that have been recorded as an audiobook or audio drama, whether abridged or unabridged. Bby and aby stand for before and after the battle of yavin, which occurs at the end of the original 1977 star wars. We know that the rise of skywalker is the end of the skywalker saga, but its not the end of star wars chances are there will still be stories told of a galaxy far, far away long after were dead and buried. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. This chronological list of all known star wars audio books includes all novels, junior novelizations and graphic novels that have been recorded either as an abridged or unabridged audio book, or an audio drama. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. May 04, 2018 watch the entire history of the star wars canon so far. Feb 15, 2019 sure, theyve mostly kept that old material in print, but there havent been any new stories set in the expanded universe since 2014s star wars. Didnt know what to expect as im a massive star wars fan and this was my first time giving the old republic a try and it didnt disappoint, the characters grow on you quick and you soon recognize the similarities of the universe you know and appreciate the new timeline, i really enjoy the book it moves at a good pace and it is a great.
The inquisitor, the imperial security bureau, and sienar fleet systems are story elements in the new animated series, and all these ideas find their origins in roleplaying game material published in the 1980s. The old republic was the legendary government that united a. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. Although listed as complete, it remains a workinprogress this complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eu compatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into the most important moments of galactic history. Early old republic i havent read anything from this timeline outside of deceived, would be interested in hearing about the early republic books and if they are decent at all. The force awakens february 2016, by unknown author approx. The phantom menace, in the era of the glorious high republic, the noble and wise jedi knights must face a frightening threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the force itself.
For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. For example, elements of the eu are included in star wars rebels. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books dookus secret army star wars. A new dawn officially rebooted star wars continuity. Is there an officialish complete chronological order. Bloodline is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by claudia gray. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars novel excluding childrens and graphic novels published. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith.
The list is presented in inuniverse chronological order. Record which books youve read, and which ones you are dying to have on your shelf. Or denoted by asterisks, lines and other dividers, such as below. Basically, the del rey timeline is a star wars book lovers dream. The official star wars categorization of the eu because this universe that is obsessed with cataloging star destroyers is also obsessed with cataloging itselfhas several different notations for the myriad eras of star wars media that exist outside film. The star wars expanded universe, a timeline of events outside the movies that was chronicled in books, comics, video games, and more, would be. It was published on may 03, 2016, by del rey as part of journey to the force awakens. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit.
This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. He opened up that universe to be a creative space for other people to tell their own tales. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded.
The star wars timeline has become a sprawling beast. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. See where every star wars book falls in the timeline or use the list to pick. There is the sith era and the new jedi order and the era of rebellion. After disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the official star wars canon was reset. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. Track your star wars collection with the youtini bookshelf. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything inbetween.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a few links in the sidebar that may be helpful. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back at where weve been in the long. Books fiction graphic novels novel timeline young adult novels short story timeline free official stories ingalaxy ingalaxy reference rpg sourcebooks nonfiction behind the scenes biographies collecting unofficial books other media star wars audiobooks star wars dvds.
Lego r star wars the power of the jedi activity book with stickers. Bsw4 indicates dates prior to star wars episode iv. What is the best order to binge watch all nine star wars. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. Post episode 6 i have read zahns the thrawn trilogy and the hand of thrawn duology where should i go next in. Looking for suggestions or a solid listing of the good books written in the eu for both timelines. Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. For many fans of star wars who decide to read the books, the expanded universe generally referred to as the eu can appear much like wild space. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity in order of the timeline. The star wars readers timeline, a chronologicial listing of star wars books and comics from the expanded universe for those who want to read them in order. He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list.
President of lucasfilm, kathleen kennedy, has claimed that. Heir to the empire, kicking off the enormous expanded universe. Scenes are counted from the beginning of a chapter, when present, or from the beginning of the book or short story as in some e books. Sure, theyve mostly kept that old material in print, but there havent been any new stories set in the expanded universe since 2014s star wars. What are the star wars novels in chronological order. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith. For over 35 years, the expanded universe has enriched the star wars experience for fans seeking to continue the adventure beyond what is seen on the screen. Zahn has penned several other star wars books, including one debuting in january called scoundrels, set just after the events in the original 1977 movie, now known as a new hope. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, star wars. For the purposes of this timeline, a scene is a section of material up to a given dividing point, such as a gap like the break below. Examples of eu compatible stories include rogue one.
This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories summarized into. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. If you want to read the expanded universelegends books in chronological order, this timeline. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. Star wars timeline for published books, comics and short stories set during the old republic era sith era. The legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page.
Its about time lucasfilm brought back the star wars. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. It should include all of the known star wars books, not just the main novels including the entire timeline, from the origins of the sith in,000 bby to postnewjediorder books, all of the comics and all the games. When he created star wars, george lucas built a universe that sparked the imagination, and inspired others to create. In an effort to make things easier, fans have attempted many different methods of navigating the eu. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. It is one of the first few books in the new canonization. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. The following article contains spoilers for star wars.
Oct 10, 20 the list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. Oct 15, 2012 star wars and history shows how the atomic and hydrogen bombs led to the death star. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. This timeline includes published, unpublished, and ambiguouslycanonical star wars stories. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog.
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