A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. 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. Canonical works are not included except for the movie novelizations. With the exception of the cgianimated the clone wars tv series, nonfilm material produced prior to april 2014 was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe eu. When disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the company decided to rebrand all the existing books to be referred to as star wars legends and these stories were not considered to be official. The thrawn trilogy consists of three star wars legends novels by author timothy zahn. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. This is in chronological order for the convenience of all star wars fans out there. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release.
Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. A new series set between 25 and 30 years after the original films, the new jedi order 19992003, was written by multiple authors and introduced a new threat. Dec 19, 2019 for many, a yak face is the holy grail of star wars toy collecting, and for that, we had to pay honor to yak faces species. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. Looking to put together the ultimate star wars hardback library. The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in the star wars eu under the.
The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop the largest online selection at. Anything published before april 2014 is considered legends. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Why star wars legends is better than disney canon and why you should give it a shot. The adventures in a galaxy far far away extend into everyotr medium, including novels, toys, video games, tv, and even comic books. Star wars legends star wars legends kindle edition by schreiber, joe. Likewise, many of the books within the new canon add new layers of depth to beloved star wars characters and events. They take place in 9 aby, about five years after star wars.
Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Star wars isnt just a bunch of boxoffice smashing movies. The legends timeline collects only hardback novels falling in the star wars legends category, all works since before the april 25th announcement since the original trilogy and prequel trilogy novels are important to the events in this timeline, they are also included with this listing. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. 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. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. In this timeline luke starts his own jedi academy, rogue squadron. Just because its no longer canon doesnt mean it isnt awesome. Star wars legends stories cover a timeframe that stretches back to 25,000 years before the battle of yavin and up to 140 years after it, so to make it easier to place a storys chronological setting, lucasbooks introduced five eras of adventure in 2000. The team works tirelessly to cover every aspect of star wars collecting in an effort to leave no fan behind. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it accepts workable elements from the du into the eu.
The clone wars webcomic, which was originally released on, as well as the gameisode installments that tied into the. Star wars legends series found in space opera for decades, the legends novels have expanded the universe of star wars in novels as varied and vibrant as the planets and star systems that compose this epic saga. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu, encompasses every one of the licensed, fictional background stories of the star wars universe, outside of the original six star wars films produced by george lucas and certain other material such as star wars. Crucible is the last book in the legends timeline, having been set about 45 years after the. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions. Please check your email spam folder and if you see any emails from the cantina there, make sure to mark them as not spam. The legends timeline collects only hardback novels falling in the star wars legends category. This page collects only hardback novels falling in the star wars legends category, all works. The old republic era is the oldest era of the star wars timeline. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading death troopers. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, and several more. In 1999, star wars book publishing moved from bantam spectra to del rey books. The clone wars webcomic, which was originally released on, as well as the gameisode installments that tied into the seasonone online flash games.
The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Any eu product made before that point has been rendered outofcontinuity and labeled as star wars legends timeline. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Another highly enjoyable approach to collecting your way through the galaxy of star wars is to grab your toy millennium falcon or xwing fighter and race to a destination known to be populated with those alwaysentertaining star wars bobbleheads a destination like entertainment earth, where you can bobble til the stars go out. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook. Whether they are canon or just legends, here are 15 star wars stories you need to read.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kenobi. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. That and because ol yak puss and the yarkorans have one of the. It is derived from and includes most official star wars books. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline. Jan 26, 2020 canon is the current star wars continuity and consists of the main films and any eu product released after disneys 2012 purchase of the franchise. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command.
Tales from the clone wars webcomic collection season 1 is a star wars legends trade paperback that collects the first season of the star wars. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book or if some are left out.
Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Sep 30, 2016 though the old stories are now just legends, some of them are still great reads.
The star wars toy phenomenon began in 1978 with the original action figures, toy. Visit to get the all latest news and updates, and test your knowledge with fun quizzes. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. Comics have had one of the longest relationships with star wars with marvel publishing stories as early as 1977 between that time and 2014, star wars built up a very healthy expanded universe, known. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same. The old republic ramps up the action and brings readers facetoface for the first time with a sith warrior to rival the most sinister of the orders dark lordsdarth malgus, the mysterious, masked sith of the wildly popular deceived and hope game trailers. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. His fandom with star wars comes from the countless pages of star wars books and novels. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created.
In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line. Why vader was terrified after his duel with obiwan in a new. The star wars legends books included an entirely different timeline of events in the postreturn of the jedi world, including han and leia getting married and having twins, the formation of the new republic and new characters like mara jade. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star wars eu reading guide. Star wars legends graphic novels series by john ostrander. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books bounty hunters vs. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends.
Legend books timeline just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline. The rise of skywalker novel, poe dameron, general leia organa, rey, and finn must struggle to rebuild the resistance after their defeat at the hands of the first order in star wars. Star wars books timeline of books, novels, comics and short stories. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Feb 11, 2019 this is a legends story for darth vader and obiwan that focused on information from the novel star wars. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. The legends timeline collects only hardback novels falling in the star wars legends category, all works since before the april 25th announcement. Star wars legends comics can be found in comic book stores, online stores, digitally. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with new villains and heroes, sith lords and jedi knights. This is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the legends continuity, including films, novels both adult and young reader, ebooks, comics, short stories, television episodes, and video games.
An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. Packaged with each book will be a holocron toy that when arranged properly, reveals a secret code to a gated website that includes a wide range of bonus content linked to the book and the broader jedi world. I highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. Since the force awakens, that question has gotten a little more difficult to answer, because the books are split into two continuities. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. A timeline and guide to collecting hardback novels jedi temple. This is a comprehensive list, including kids, young adult and adult novels, all set in the star wars legends universe. The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order.
Today, we take a close look at the star wars legends expanded universe, examining which books a new reader should check out, and how to start reading star wars expanded universe content including. Online shopping for star wars from a great selection at books store. The force awakens is a new beginning for the storied franchise, its a painful reminder of something else. Star wars legends star wars legends kindle edition by miller, john jackson. More than 30 years of novel, toy, game, and comic book.
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