Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. Dec 25, 2015 any of the books and comics that transpired after return of the jedi are no longer considered canon. There are thousands of worlds, characters, and creatures to learn about that an entire lifetime wouldnt be enough. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films, the star wars.
Loved this book, good to have han and chewie back twilight company soft spot since it kind of saved this new canon for me. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star cookie jar that takes up half of my kitchen, there are books, graphic novels, video.
With over twenty possible outcomes, readers will have to. Find the complete star wars disney canon novel book series listed in order. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content.
The beginning of the new canons first book trilogy. Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order. If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re.
The truth is, the goals of lucasfilms story group are nothing new. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Mar 02, 2020 one of the biggest topics of speculation in the runup to the new star wars movie is how it will fit in with the preexisting expanded universe. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. Obiwan kenobi and anakin skywalker are on a mission for the jedi council, but they need some help.
Since theres no consistent dating system in the star wars universe, fans have traditionally focused on the battle of. To understand canon and continuity, the overall star wars saga should be looked at as a set of stories written by many different people which document past events. 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. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. More star wars legends characters will become canon cbr. Star wars opening crawl tagline found on canon adult fiction novels published by del rey. Star wars canon is the official continuity of the star wars saga. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. Star wars expanded universe no longer canon the mary sue.
Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. 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. 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. The story of star wars, for the kind of fan that wants to know everything, is much bigger than the movies, spanning several novels, comic book series, video. Ideally, im looking for an official list which includes all the recent works e. The complex system was maintained by leland chee, a lucasfilm employee. Were set to bring star wars back to the big screen, and continue the adventure through games, books, comics, and new formats that are just emerging.
While most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. Aug 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. Star wars canon was first defined in the first issue of the lucasfilm magazine, star wars insider. With a new saga trilogy, new standalone anthology movies, tv shows, comics, books, and video games all coming out in a rapidly expanding new canon, has there ever been a better time to be a star wars fan. Since the release of the first two star wars books, the galaxy far, far away has continued to grow on the page. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. This hastily written sequel was originally conceived as a lowbudget backup plan in case a new hope. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. The legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page.
There is not a universally agreedupon definition of what a grey forceuser is, but there are at least two canonical grey force users. While thrawn has been repurposed in the new canon with his appearance in star wars rebels, it seems highly unlikely that well ever see mara jade in any new star wars media. We have an unprecedented slate of new star wars entertainment on the horizon, said kennedy. This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books. Oct 20, 2017 i wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. Not to mention a plethora of star wars canon helper guides stay tuned for more information on those. Star wars is an incredibly expansive universe, one of the largest in all of entertainment media. From there, lukes place in postrotj canon trails off, but were. Among the stars and across the vast expanses of space, the galactic civil war rages. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered.
For anybody interested in the new canon, lost stars is a must read. Before disney bought star wars, several video games and the complete star wars encyclopedia claimed that grey je. The jedi doth return, quirk books, 2014, william shakespeares. Few star wars books have managed the emotional depth of lost stars or made us sympathize so much with supposed bad guys. If youre new to books, and want to learn more about where to start, feel free to ask the community. Aftermath is remarkable for both chuck wendigs allin writing style and for its place in canon. More than 30 years of novel, toy, game, and comic book.
There has been no piece of star wars new canon media that i have not enjoyed. Completely different take on a typical star wars novel. However, following disneys purchase of lucasfilm, it was declared that, outside of the franchise films and certain other works like. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Gospel, or canon as we refer to it, includes the screenplays, the films, the radio. I think this is as good a reason as any to finally bury the destructive concept of canon in. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks.
The star wars rebels canon changed star wars history. Plus you have the comics, novels, and variety of animated series to keep up with. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. The force awakens ushered in an entirely new generation of fans looking for more adventures in the galaxy far, far away, but with the whole issue of legends canon vs. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. Although some stories are more reliable than others, they all are looked upon as part of the overall history. The clone wars television series and film, and part i of the short story blade squadron. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. The official canon does not include the expanded universe, which is now considered a separate continuity and referenced under the legends. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Battlefront, this actionpacked adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil. These additional stories not seen in movies and tv shows is known to fans as.
The clone wars, and comics, books, and video games published after april of that year. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. The force awakens is a new beginning for the storied franchise, its a painful reminder of something else. Oct 10, 2019 starting in 2014, the new canon includes all of the episodes and oneoff movies, the clone wars film, the tv shows star wars resistance, star wars rebels, star wars. The highest level was the original star wars films, and statements by george lucas. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. I cannot say i hated or disliked any entire book, but there are some things in some books i didnt care for, etc.
Oct 25, 2016 actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Any of the books and comics that transpired after return of the jedi are no longer considered canon. Star wars books timeline page 2 of 7 star wars timeline. Everyone knows that star wars has a rich and storied history when it comes to its expanded universe of books, most of which have now been taken out of canon and deemed. There are decades worth of stories and characters introduced in lucasfilmapproved novels, comic books and games, beginning in 1979 with the release of splinter of the minds eye. The official canon includes all of the star wars films, star wars. For a certain generation, the answer may be yes star wars fans who grew up in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s are probably familiar. 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. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and novels released in and after september 2014 beginning with star wars. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson.
The force awakens ushered in an entirely new generation of fans looking for more adventures in the galaxy far, far away, but with the whole issue of. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Lords of the sith is a bit like a buddy road movie, except that the buddies are evil emperor palpatine and his equally nasty sidekick, darth vader. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all. Dec 21, 2016 few star wars books have managed the emotional depth of lost stars or made us sympathize so much with supposed bad guys. The story of star wars, for the kind of fan that wants to know everything, is much bigger than the movies, spanning several novels, comic book series. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. The first star wars novel gives us a hint of what might have been, had the movie not been a hit. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. This future of interconnected storytelling will allow fans to explore this galaxy in deeper ways than ever before. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars.
Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. From the early 90s on, novels that expand the adventures of luke. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Any new content they release books, comics, movies, etc. Im looking for a chronological order of all of star wars books, comics and games a. Many, many books have been written with characters, planets, and plots not touched on in any star wars visual media. Star wars novelist adds first lesbian character to canon. This includes the six star wars episodes, and the many hours of content he developed and produced in star wars. There are canon novels, film novelizations, reference books, comics, books for young readers, roleplaying sourcebooks and thats not to. Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that connect the time periods between g and t canon properties. These stories are the immovable objects of star wars history, the characters and events to which all other tales must align. There is a whole galaxy of books about star wars, hundreds of them, if were counting the eu expanded universe. Im a rebel alliance girl all the way, so i was apprehensive about reading a book about a former sith. There were many stories originally meant to complete the clone wars that never got their chance to be told.
May 20, 2019 a significant blow to eu star wars fans, but also the most apparent removal, was of the disqualification of the thrawn trilogy. The star wars canon originally existed on several levels. Was the 3rd book i read after the original aftermath and heir to the jedi and got super disillusioned with what disney was doing. In fact, the story groups own members chee and hidalgo gave presentations at last years star wars celebration europe, as. I just really want this to be in the star wars universe so hopefully, they can build off of it.
Star wars legends is the name given to the nowdefunct expanded universe. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we. This list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Karen traviss, no prisoners, 2009, the clone wars, keine gefangenen, blanvalet. Set five years after the battle of endor, the thrawn trilogy was the official continuation of the original star wars trilogy. He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige. Dec 10, 2019 since the release of the first two star wars books, the galaxy far, far away has continued to grow on the page.
Is there an officialish complete chronological order. They either included everything being published, or left off the. Author timothy zahn, the mastermind behind the series, created some of the most iconic eu. Jan 29, 2018 star wars legends is the name given to the nowdefunct expanded universe. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu.
The official canon does not include the expanded universe, which is now considered a separate continuity and referenced under the legends label. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. Here are the 20 best adventures across both legends and the new canon. So disney has decided that theyre going to nuke most of the previously established star wars canon. Named one of the best books of the year by buzzfeed a companion novel inspired by star wars. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014.
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