Star wars canon books chronological order could not find this list already existing so decided to make it myself. The rise of skywalker has officially made darth revan from biowares knights of the old republic canon, as a legion of sith troopers were named after him. Mar 23, 2019 while most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. However, we never get to know much about thrawn or where he came from. Tk462 short story short stories, star wars canon, reading. The wrath of darth maul is one of a series of ya novels recounting the history of various star wars icons.
The star wars disney canon junior novel book series by multiple authors includes books a test of courage, the empire strikes back so you want to be a jedi. After disneys acquisition of the star wars franchise, the entirety of the star wars exanded universe or eu was scrapped, and although not wholly forgotten, it is now firmly considered noncanonical. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. The aftermath books were created to specifically document the events bridging return. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. From thrawn to a new dawn we count down the 31 best star wars. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that. These books were published between 1978 and 2012 and represent a massive collection of star wars stories. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium.
Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. The best star wars canon books to start reading now. Lost stars is a canon young adult original novel, set in across all eras, written by claudia gray. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. In 1999, star wars book publishing moved from bantam spectra to del rey books. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. Tk462 is a short story by sylvain neuvel, with art by drew baker, that was released on june 7, 2016 as part of star wars insider 166. Completely different take on a typical star wars novel.
That shootout between han solo and greedo might look different than it did in 1977. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Get a first look at the final installment in the acclaimed series of books reimagining star wars as shakespeare. Star wars may have its legends, but theres a lot to love about the new expanded universe. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends.
The future star wars novels from disney publishing worldwide and del rey books will now be part of the official star wars canon as reflected. Huge lot of star wars paperback books canon and legends. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. By the time of the galactic empire, the existence of books with ink printed on paper was relatively rare in the galaxy. 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. 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. Im looking for a chronological order of all of star wars books, comics and games a. Star wars legends wookieepedia fandom star wars expanded universe star wars books from canon and legends legends continuity ics reading order.
For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop the largest online. There are plenty that are better than others, so were ranking the 10 best star wars canonical books. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. The criticallyacclaimed thrawn trilogy remains one of the best star wars novels of all time. Apr 14, 2017 last jedi trailer reveals books and paper exist in star wars. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. Personally, my favorites have been aftermath, lost stars and the first half of lords of the sith. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014.
The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker saga with star wars. Here are your disneyapproved star wars canon books nerdvana. The story recounts the life of a stormtrooper and spans about nine years, from 14 to 4 years before the battle of yavin. 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. It was published on september 04, 2015, by disney lucasfilm press as part of journey to the force awakens. I am going to keep track of all the star wars novels i read and bonusyou get a handy list of all the new canon novels in the star wars universe. Ideally, im looking for an official list which includes all the recent works e. 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. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading.
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. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force friday. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon.
Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Was the 3rd book i read after the original aftermath and heir to the jedi and got super disillusioned with what disney was doing. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. You follow darth maul whos become a leader of a criminal syndicate. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. A new canon star wars story hints at when the next film series could take place disney seems to be positioning an era called the high republic as the setting of the rumored project luminous. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. Aug 31, 2017 you might be ready for force friday ii. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Heir to the jedi was good as well, but first person books arent always my fave.
After two years, we are thrilled to announce that the penguin random house audio team will be making our return to the festivities. Force friday ii coming tomorrow, september 1 will see the highlyanticipated release of several major new star wars books, including many in the journey to star wars. Jun 27, 2015 so which star wars books are canon these days. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. Next star wars trilogy the high republic new star wars. The star wars trilogy is one of the famous series of book that created such a powerful pellicle as the star wars movies. The star wars franchise famously includes a wide range of mediums beyond just the films numerous books, comics, and games fill in the untold corners of the galaxy, and have set up the world. Regardless, we have done our best to compile a list featuring the best star wars books to read, according to a ranking made by some. The force awakens is a new beginning for the storied franchise, its a painful reminder of something else. Star wars novelist adds first lesbian character to canon.
Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. 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. One part of the trailer for the last jedi always puzzled me. Comic single issues are listed on the comic issues page. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and. Not all star wars books were created equally, though.
Fallen order is star wars canon, but didnt start out. Thrawn is one of the most iconic characters for star wars fans who read the books. No graphic novels, picture books, or visual dictionaries because there are a lot of those. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. Paper was a material on which documents could be written or printed.
Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. The storys early title, tk146275, was mistakenly used in t. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. The comic feels and reads like clone wars lost episodes that were never made. 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. Fortunately, lucasfilm has a strong track record when it comes to publishing ya books. The 1978 star wars novel, splinter of the minds eye, is no longer canon but its. So far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. We have a full schedule of activities such as opportunities to hear clips from our new star wars audiobook exclusive dooku.
Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. The best of lingua franca edited by alexander star. Make sure to comment, like, and subscribe also stay up to date with star wars and everything star wars related by following me. Three friends gather to talk about the newest star wars books with the world. 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. My top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the novelizations of the films. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Loved this book, good to have han and chewie back twilight company soft spot since it kind of saved this new canon for me. Three books, four major villains of the star wars universe if your tastes run to the dark side. 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.
Last jedi trailer reveals books and paper exist in star wars. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. Jun 10, 2017 my top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the novelizations of the films. We see one shot of what looks like a shelf of books you know. A new hope is a canon hardcover childrens book published by studio fun international, an adaptation of the film of the same name join luke skywalker as he meets obiwan kenobi, han solo, chewbacca, and princess leia in this hardcover book with a diecut cover. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. The hugely complicated star wars timeline from all the canon movies, tv shows, comics, and novels explained. How splinter of the minds eye expanded the universe. Lucasfilm just announced the star wars books that will. 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. The thrawn novel details the events that led to thrawns rise to power. Agent kallus of the imperial security bureau was surprised to observe such books on the bookshelves of captain zataire on the lawbringer. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them.
Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Canon 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. More than 30 years of novel, toy, game, and comic book. 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. Holshef, an elderly human male poet, wrote his poems on paper. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for his trilogy of books after return. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years.
I primarily just play games and watch the movies, but i have been on a reading binge as of late. Essential star wars legends books image collections book. Sadly, when disney took over they declared these stories non canon or legends, a move that made sense given their need to have creative freedom for the new trilogy but a sad one all the same. I have not been involved with the star wars franchise much since i was around 12 years old. Get ready to expand your knowledge of jedi, sith, and the rest. Marvel trade paperbackshardcovers, collections nonmarvel, and graphic novels are listed here.
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