From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. These three novels were some of the last published in the expanded universe, and were designed to be a bit more of. It is not for ebooks, comics, short stories, insider stories, television episodes, video games, etc. Its the first star wars book to ever utilize input from the. Star wars rebels another television series from lucasfilm animation, 2014 the definition of eu legends applies to any star wars properties and tales that fall outside of those items. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. The first star wars novel created in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, star wars.
A fantastic series of books that take place during the clone wars are the star wars republic commando novels. Star wars the clone wars series book 2 wild space audiobook duration. The expanded universe can be broken down into two major sections. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions. All of tell the stories that take place before, after and during what was shown in. Michael reaves, whose input in the star wars expanded universe has been notable at current count, hes written nine books in the star wars book franchise, brings back his character jax pavan in the last jedi, this time with coauthor maya kaathryn bohnhoff.
The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Give in to the power of the crafty side with these unique star wars gifts. In this final installment of the series, fullscale war has reignited in multiple sectors acoss the galaxy, and the empire is regaining control of planets necessary for reestablishing system dominance. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more.
It is derived from and includes most official star wars books, comic books, video games. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity. The last jedi visual dictionary and books on the making of the films. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. The last jedi by michael reaves goodreads share book. If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check out. This list is organized by release date, and separated by year, as defined by lucas licensing. The star wars trilogy is one of the famous series of book that created such a powerful pellicle as the star wars movies. Dec 14, 2017 star wars the clone wars series book 2 wild space audiobook. The last jedi hit theaters, and the novelization has only just arrived in stores. Get your ultimate guides to the star wars series with the star wars.
Meanwhile, the first order seeks to destroy the remnants of. A new hope in 1977, the star wars saga has grown in comics, books, cartoons, newspaper strips, and even some video games. The first star wars novel gives us a hint of what might have been, had the movie not been a hit. This is an excellent book in a pov that takes us further into someones thoughts and mind like never before in a star wars novel. A guide to all the new star wars books in the expanded universe. Star wars the clone wars series book 2 wild space audiobook. This series of books follows the omega squad, which is a group of clone troopers. Star wars expanded universe novels were almost always fun, but they werent always great. See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for. This hastily written sequel was originally conceived as a lowbudget backup plan in case a new hope. The book was first published by del rey in hardcover and ebook formats on march 6, 2018. The star wars films have been insanely popular since they began in 1977, but there are also several comics you can read to fulfill your star wars needs.
These movies had blown up the spellings and the films top years in a row and they were an incredible production of the late 70s. The last jedi novelization release date is quite surprising. The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. The last jedi novelization gets a march 2018 release date. Given that many things in the authentic star wars universe are terrible, it should be no surprise that many things in the expanded universe those tales from the novels, comics, cartoons and. Is the new star wars trilogy the story of the solo twins. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of. The 10 best comics from the star wars expanded universe that you should read. Strictly speaking, the poster of the original star wars movie does not have too much in common with the last book of the trilogy except for the settings and main heroes, but my child self really loved it when i saw it first. Oct 10, 20 the list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. Even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back at where. Written by jason fry, with input from director rian johnson, the novelization includes deleted scenes and other additional content. 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.
List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. To spoil or not to spoil new timothy zahn audio books coming star wars celebration vii in orlando. The last command is the third book of the trawn trilogy, which takes place a few years after return of the jedi. With dozens of star wars legends books to choose from, which ones are the best to read. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. Please share this site with your friends if you enjoyed my list of star wars novels. From lucasfilm comes the first of the star wars standalone films, rogue one. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Expanded edition is the novelization of the sequel trilogy film star wars. You may be looking for star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. An exciting new era of star wars history is about to beginas fantasy and science fictions most acclaimed authors propel the legendary epic into the next millennium, introducing us to a rich cast of characters that features old favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and leia organa soloalong with the next generation of jedi and.
The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Im starting to get more into the star wars books, but i dont want to waste my time with any bad star wars books. Star wars legacy of the force book 7 fury audiobook youtube. Disney relabeled the existing eu books as legends and canceled all of the. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command by timothy zahn. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. 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. We hope these free materials can somewhat manipulate the fabric of time to accelerate all of us to this date. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu. Lucasfilm just announced the star wars books that will lead to the. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
A guide to all the new star wars books in the expanded. But many fans consider the novels to represent the true essence of star wars, and for. The heir trilogy heir to the empire, dark force rising, the last command by. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. A new dawn is set during the legendary dark times between episodes iii and iv and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series star wars rebels first came to cross paths. It is derived from and includes most official star wars books, comic books, video.
But while it may have taken its sweet time, that book is a treasure. It also introduces the hand of judgement, a small group of entertaining characters with their own unique niche in the star wars landscape. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the death star, the empires ultimate weapon of destruction. The last jedi a junior novel, michael kogge, disney lucasfilm press, novelization of the. George lucas it goes without saying that 18th december has been marked as a special date for most of us. Shop products, both new and classic, from the original star wars trilogy, cartoons and comics, to the new films including star wars.
The star wars expanded universe eu would be no more. It was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to what happens in comic book series. Jan 01, 20 michael reaves, whose input in the star wars expanded universe has been notable at current count, hes written nine books in the star wars book franchise, brings back his character jax pavan in the last jedi, this time with coauthor maya kaathryn bohnhoff. The last jedi rey has found the legendary luke skywalker, hoping to be trained in the ways of the force.
Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last. You cant find a better dream job in the star wars universe than archaeologistand thanks to this ongoing comic book. The latest reboot of the batman franchise has traveled down a most daunting path to. It is not for ebooks, comics, short stories, insider stories. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10. 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. He handles action and humour very well, and although im willing to admit that hes had a few misses the last novel of legacy of the force, for example, by and large he has proven to be a solid, consistant contributor to star wars. Since the debut of the first film now dubbed star wars. Dec 12, 2017 star wars legacy of the force book 7 fury audiobook. Timothy zahn delivers a better read here than he has in his last few star wars novels, with an interesting, twisting, plot line that delivers a few quality surprises. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comicbook series star wars adventures. These books were published between 1978 and 2012 and represent a massive collection of star wars stories.
These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally. All of tell the stories that take place before, after and during what was shown in the films. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. That isnt the only book that lucasfilm will release. For everyone who ever played star wars on the playground or beyond. For years before disney purchased lucasfilm the star wars story was primarily told through the expanded universe, or eu, a collection of books, comics, audio dramas and games that continued and expanded on the stories from the movies.
The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Also, luke skywalker, the last of the jedi, begins training apprentices. As the last surviving sith, darth bane promulgated a harsh new directive. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well.
Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. Dec 10, 2019 but fosters luke and leia adventure isnt actually the first star wars book. The expanded universe has been a part of star wars for almost as long as the movies have, starting with alan dean fosters novel splinter of the minds eye, which was published in 1978 and was. 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. Dark force rising, and the last command kicked off the expanded universe. There have been a few posts about the best eu books, but which books would you avoid.
As ever, always start with the first book in each series. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. While there are many differing opinions to them, this is adam the swqs list for the 5 best legends books. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this anthology based on the beloved animated series.
Adventure beyond the movies with our range of star wars graphic novels. Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command kicked off the expanded universe, written as the third trilogy decades before the force awakens arrived. With the star wars craft book, fans of all ages and skill levels can bring the best of the. May 04, 2017 ask any star wars reader what book to start with. This list does not include most young readers books or short novellas. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. The first section is canon while the other is eu cannon. The 12 worst things in the star wars expanded universe. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars. List of novels by release date wookieepedia fandom.