Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. 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. Legend books timeline just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline. The thrawn trilogy consists of three star wars legends novels by author timothy zahn. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. I highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order.
Heir to the empire, dark force rising, and the last command. Shortly after that the old universe of novels and comics known as the expanded universe, or eu was wiped away for a new canon, where this time everything will be equal and all the stories will matter. The old republic era is the oldest era of the star wars timeline spanning. The complete star wars novelization canon timeline aipt. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. This is in chronological order for the convenience of all star wars fans out there. Timeline star wars legends star wars books, novels. The rebellion erathe very first era in the star wars timeline that george lucas introduced to fandomis not only home of the original trilogy, but a host of many other enticing stories.
Star wars and history shows how the atomic and hydrogen bombs led to the death star. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before, kanan. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The star wars franchise has spawned over one hundred computer, video, and board games, dating back to some of the earliest home consoles. Therefore, story conflicts and contradictions are inevitable and so stories from this era on this timeline are placed in approximate order and should be considered as. 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. A droid adventure is a star wars legends childrens book adaptation of the star wars droids episode the pirates of tarnoonga. Top ten star wars legends novels part 2 comic book blog. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book blog.
The old republic, rise of the empire, the rebellion, the new republic and the new jedi order. 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. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. All dates are given according to the galactic standard calendar. A definitive 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. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. Star wars legends graphic novels series by john ostrander.
I was wondering if that list of books has every legends book or if some are left out. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. This is a timeline of galactic history recording the galaxys important events. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. Just picked up my first legends book, swtor revan, and i noticed the star wars legends novels timeline.
The fate of the jedi series was the last big hurrah for the legends timeline. As star wars tv shows fill the break between films, whats. It should include all of the known star wars books, not just the main novels including the entire timeline, from the origins of the sith in,000 bby to postnewjediorder books, all of the comics and all the games. In this timeline luke starts his own jedi academy, rogue squadron. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, and several more. 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. The adventures in a galaxy far far away extend into everyotr medium, including novels, toys, video games, tv, and even comic books. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity. At present it primarily consists of visual material. 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. Star wars the old republic timeline of events updated for 5. Timeline, era, series, title, author, release date, maturity, note. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Everything you need to know about star wars legends.
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. A chronological timeline of star wars graphic novels considered part of the legends continuity as defined by lucas licensing. Many of the facts are linked to an article or a video, further expanding on the lore and legends from this time period. Last week we started the top 10 star wars legends novels and series, and this week we finish it up the remaining top 5 titles. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Some are based directly on the movie material, while others rely heavily on the noncanonical expanded universe rebranded as star wars legends and removed from the canon in 2014. 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. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this. The best legends star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Star wars skip to main search results amazon prime.
Star wars legends timeline star wars books, novels. It covers the time period from two years before the events of a new hope all the way up until five years after the events of return of the jedi. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014.
My rundown of my recommended reading order for star wars books link to video i mentioned s. Canonical works are not included except for the movie novelizations. Gon 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. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. Mar 14, 2019 complete guide to the current star wars the old republic timeline. Im starting to get more into the star wars books, but i dont want to waste my time with any bad star wars books. This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star wars eu reading guide. Its been revealed this week by star wars officials that star wars episodes 7, 8, and 9 will not tell the same story as books in the same era. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. It is a unique and insightful examination of this beloved franchise, including star wars.
Star wars isnt just a bunch of boxoffice smashing movies. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. It was written by ellen weiss, illustrated by carter concepts, inc.
Star wars legends comics can be found in comic book stores, online stores, digitally on. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Colorfully illuminated with detailed illustrations and featuring a replica of amidalas treasured amulet, this keepsake jewelry box, hardcover book, and necklace is a fun gift for star wars fans of all ages. The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books bounty hunters vs. 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. Star wars the rise of skywalker the visual dictionary. 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.
If you want to comprehend the epic and intricate star wars saga, this is the book for you. The timeline operates on an interactive basis, as users are able to scroll across the timeline and discover where each novel is situated in the current canon timeline. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and. 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. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. Del rey releases digitized timeline of star wars novels the. Readers will thrill to this epic tale of adventure set in the faraway, longago galaxy of star wars. The complete legends star wars book timeline youtini. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. Feb 09, 2017 as a disclaimer to stay consistent with all my other answers ive held that i view star wars like history, its all part of the same story so its silly to say parts are better or worse.
Online shopping for star wars from a great selection at books store. It begins with the events setting up the stage, goes through the launch of swtor and follows all the events up to the current date. The star wars legends graphic novels book series by multiple authors includes books force storm, prisoner of bogan, the golden age of the sith, and several more. 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. Salvatore sheds new light on the legend of star warsand skillfully illuminates one of our most beloved sagas.
They take place in 9 aby, about five years after star wars. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Diese werden auch in aktuellen ausgaben als legends gefuhrt. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. For a complete list of all books in the legends timeline, as well as bios on each one, visit the timeline section of the website.
Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. This is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the legends continuity. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. 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. 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 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. You have to take into account that there are now 2 timelines with everything all media star wars.
Five years ago star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comic book series star wars adventures. It was a wonderful blend of philosophy, lightsabers, politics, and military action. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Mar 07, 2020 with the sequel trilogy over and star wars on a cinematic break until at least 2022, disneys focus has shifted to star wars tv shows, with the seventh season of star wars. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. 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. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Gray, due out in 2016, is set about six years before episode vii.
Since disney decided to wipe the slate clean and label these stories legends, you can think of it as a sort of alternate star wars universe. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. 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. The team at del rey worked hard to build a more connected star wars universe when they took over from bantam in the late 1990s. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. 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.
This is a comprehensive list, including kids, young adult and adult novels, all set in the star wars legends universe. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. I digitalised the neat star wars legends novels timeline. The clone wars being released on disney plus, hot on the heels of the success of the mandalorian.
See the complete star wars legends graphic novels series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends. If you missed part 1, you can click here to go back and check out the list and get a little background into what a legends title is. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. Oct 15, 2012 from ancient egypt and the roman empire to the french revolution and the vietnam war, star wars and history explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and villains in human history and their impact on the creation of the star wars saga. Supplemented with the timeline, del rey posted a short announcement about the online system on the star wars books facebook page. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. Easy explanation is the legends timeline is the original and the.