The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books. And when disney bought lucasfilm and announced that the old books would no longer be canon, one of the biggest outcries. Battlefront, this actionpacked adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil.
Since the release of star wars episode vii, what star wars. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. This page contains information about a confirmed future group of books. First, since many of you are wondering, i have not yet been asked to write any new star wars books. The last jedi revans complete story could become star wars canon. If nothing else its easily my favorite book in the new star wars canon and perhaps my favorite star wars book in general.
Ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics paste. New star wars canon novel reveals what happens after. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. A star wars story teaser is finally here, and while the spot is setting up for the full trailer airing on good morning america monday morning this first look at the upcoming film has. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. As far as games go, some are canon, but most have their canon references contained in books as well. Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook htt.
A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. The size of all of artwork in this book is a little smaller than the size in the original dk books, but is still large enough to still marvel at all of the details in these intricately drawn, technical illustrations.
A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats officially happened the postdisney star wars timeline means you dont need to read a hundred novels or play a dozen video games. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy. Fascinating features, exclusive interviews, and the very latest news. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. In this video i go over all the tanks, walkers, speeders, and artillery units used by the galactic republic during the clone wars in canon. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Complete vehicles may refer to the following books. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Darth vader and thrawn team up in first look at new star wars. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. Complete vehicles is an updated rereleased of the 20 star wars. Aftermath may take place following the events of return of the jedi, but.
Timothy zahn on star wars legends and his future with star. Join us as we count down our ranking of the star wars canon novels from worst to best. May 17, 2018 jedi news pointed us towards timothy zahns facebook page where he commented on star wars legends and his future as a star wars author. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more information becomes available. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Jan 21, 2016 with the star wars canon expanding rapidly in the comics and books medium, theres been a ton of material to dig into and fully flesh out the story of the star wars universe after the iconic. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Star wars canon adult novels this is a list of only adult novels from the current star wars canon timeline. Making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Having now had a few days to process the news from lfl, a few thoughts.
The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Star wars timeline page 5 of 12 star wars canon timeline. Jun 27, 2015 so which star wars books are canon these days. The last jedi novelization connections to star wars books and. Nov 18, 2016 this list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Huge lot of star wars paperback books canon and legends. No graphic novels, picture books, or visual dictionaries because there are a lot of those. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading. Apr 30, 2014 yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12. Nov 24, 2017 the first details about this star wars novel were unveiled last month, where it was confirmed that thrawn. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. The list will be updated as new books are released.
As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. Sep 07, 2015 in a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book. One of the most popular and active websites, publishing star wars news, has created an incredibly long and detailed new timeline about everything that has been released so far from disney in their new timeline and new canon. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. As someone who grew up on the old extended universe, thats saying a lot. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the fictional history of that galaxy far, far away. If youre new to books, and want to learn more about where to start, feel free to ask the community.
This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise. Excellent book if you are like me and werent able to ever purchase all of the star wars crossection books. Heres how star wars is slowly making revans story canon. The new canon policy at lucasfilm was announced on april 25th, 2014. Dec 28, 2016 the current, canonical star wars timeline. Canon novels ranked from worst to best as of march 2018. On the front lines had also used the name to refer to. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. The names of them are dark disciple, rouge one catylst, a new dawn, ahsoka, heir to the jedi, tarkin, lords of the sith, battlefront twighlight company, lost stars, blood line, life debt, and. May 04, 2017 widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. Jul 01, 2018 catch up on all the new canon star wars content released in the month of june 2018, as well as some stories from may that i missed last month.
A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Alliances will unite two of the star wars canon s most iconic villains, grand admiral. 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. Star wars timeline page 4 of 12 star wars canon timeline. How the last jedi novelization connects to a galaxy of star wars books and comics. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the galactic empire, grand admiral thrawn is also one of the most captivating characters in. Mar 17, 2015 the cover to del reys first journey to star wars. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. With the new revision due to the purchase by disney, another option is to read the new canon books that begin with a new dawn. The new star wars novel goes deep into the past and future. So imo it is not necessary to play the games to understand the storylines.
August 29, 2019 since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv series, and games. The force awakens novel has been revealed, along with some plot details. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. I think it gets built up quite heavily around most star wars subreddits and while it is good, i dont think its for everyone and distant 11 and 12 for the first aftermath book and heir to the jedi.
Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. In order to give maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience, star wars episodes viiix will not tell the same story told in the postreturn of the jedi expanded universe. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants. Dec 25, 2015 here are the only star wars books that are considered canon december 25, 2015 by michael kozlowski 4 comments in april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing expanded. The companys focus would be shifted towards a restructured star wars canon based on new material. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop the largest online.
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