All stories are presented here in in universe chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. How disney killed the most interesting thing about star wars. In what order should i read star wars expanded universe. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The official star wars categorization of the eubecause this universe that is obsessed with cataloging star destroyers is also obsessed with cataloging itselfhas several different notations for the myriad eras of star wars media that exist outside film. The spinoff material was moderated by lucasfilm, and lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. In 2014, the star wars expanded universe was decanonized, paving the way for an entirely new generation of stories. Apr 25, 2014 for those unfamiliar with the term, the expanded universe is the official designation for all star wars material that has not been produced directly by lucasfilm, whether it be comic books, novels. This has included such material as the concluding comics in the series star wars. Meanwhile, the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. In this post, ill be listing every piece of canon material so far in chronological order. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. Thrawn empire star wars books, star wars rpg, star wars rebels.
Each format has its own trends, with some exceptions. He also mentioned that up until the new jedi order series, keeping. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a pro expanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. Everything from the books to the comics to the games and even the supplementary material of the rpgs spanning across the entire timeline really made star wars into a living universe that i was really able to invest myself in. Its about time lucasfilm brought back the star wars. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. Lucasfilm unveils new plans for star wars expanded universe. For those puzzled as to why the postdisney buyout titles would be included on a star wars eu timeline, the complete saga page follows the one canon approach, which permits any story that reasonably fits into the expanded universe on the timeline. A new dawn officially rebooted star wars continuity. Originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics. There is the sith era and the new jedi order and the era of rebellion. These potential plots imagine the universe of star wars continuing postrise of skywalker, so beware of spoilers. This time, thea tackles a subject close to her heart.
Star wars is an incredibly expansive universe, one of the largest in all of entertainment media. You have to take into account that there are now 2 timelines with everything all media star wars. Originally conceived of as a loose trilogy featuring the principle heroes of the star wars films, one of the books. Jul 10, 2017 where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james. 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. 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. Star wars really is the poster child for how this trope works. Up until disney acquired lucasfilm in 2012, the expanded universe i. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the thrawn books by timothy zahn, the good the xwing books. A guide to all the new star wars books in the expanded. Specter of the past by timothy zahn star wars books, star wars. The clone wars television series and film, and part i of the short story blade squadron.
It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. And in the wake of the zahn books come more and more in the new republic era. Youre about to read some of the most exciting stories ever written. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars novel excluding childrens and graphic novels published. The eu began in 1978 with the release of splinter of the minds eye, and has spanned thousands of in universe years since then. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. Apr 30, 2020 best scifi franchise ever, but i dont like how disney messed it up. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Imgur post imgur yoda species, star wars images, star wars facts.
Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity in order of the timeline. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. The franchise as a whole publishing company for the books fans of the expanded universe consider just about everything in the expanded universe canon in some way. An event set up by the jedi order to hunt these beasts across the galaxy. April classified the eu novels under the heading of star wars legends. Timothy zahn says we shouldnt assume that all star wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. 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. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. The expanded universe contains star wars stories that build upon canon material from the movies. A guide to all the new star wars books in the expanded universe. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten.
Oct 03, 2000 because the star wars universe this guide covers is as vast and populated as george lucas galaxy far, far away, its impossible for even the most prolific researcherwriter to keep up with all the new additions as books, games, collectibles and even animated episodes appear almost on a monthly basis. See this article in wookieepedia for how it all works. Three years later, and the new star wars canon contains over 50 films, tv shows, comics, novels, and more, quickly rebuilding one of the most expansive storytelling universes of all time. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gifs, inspiring stories, viral videos, and so much more. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics.
Updated guide to new canon star wars books december. 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 star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. Apr 28, 2014 disney has signalled a fresh start for its star wars trilogy by officially ruling out storylines borrowed from the scores of expanded universe eu novels in book shops fans of the books. From the press release regarding the new disney vs legends canon now, with an exciting future filled with new cinematic installments of star wars, all aspects of star wars storytelling moving forward will be connected. Dec 17, 2015 if so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. Popular star wars expanded universe books goodreads. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe.
There are thousands of worlds, characters, and creatures to learn about that an entire lifetime wouldnt be enough. See, before disney took over, star wars had a huge amount of extra material novels, comics, etc. Written by the same author that wrote the original thrawn legends. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. The resulting 19 books changed a lot about the star wars universe, from killing off major characters to establishing whole new government paradigms. With the star wars expanded universe having grown so large and encompassing, its also a great way to explain many of the discrepancies and continuityerrors that occur from time to time within the body of lore comprised by the books, comics, films, cartoons, video games and more. Full of star wars alternative facts, this book delves into the known sw universe at the time it was written.
Ever wanted a straight up gritty war book in the star wars universe. Discover the magic of the internet at imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. It used to be that all of the eu was considered canon unless directly. Novels, comic books, spinoff films, and even the occasional television series create what is collectively known as the star wars expanded universe sweu related.
Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. 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. The old republic ramps up the action and brings readers facetoface for the first time with a sith warrior to rival the most sinister of the order s dark lordsdarth malgus, the mysterious, masked sith of the wildly popular deceived and hope game trailers. Nov 18, 2015 other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a 1978 spinoff novel by author alan dean foster. For me, the legends eu was really what made me a diehard star wars fan. The following hypothetical storylines pick up and capitalise on loose threads, focus on underdeveloped characters and make real some of the best noncanon star wars expanded universe legends. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike.
However in april 2014, with the knowledge that the new sequel trilogy was not beholden to events created in the expanded universe, lucasfilm announced that, going forward, everything in the star wars expanded universe would be rebranded star wars legends and a new canonical universe would be created. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. 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. Disney may be creating its own canon book universe now since they decided the original expanded universe is no longer canon, but that doesnt mean the books currently labeled legends should be forgotten. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gifs.
Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Star wars expanded universe book covers and the feelings i have had about them. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books new star wars canon the new star wars canon novels top star wars novels star wars novels adult star wars the new canon star. Many star wars fans are not particularly happy about the new movies, and some feel that disney threw out the baby with the bathwater when it came to the expanded universe. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. The star wars expanded universe contains stories in a variety of different formats. The old republic, despite the game being considered part of the legends continuity and, in fact, no canon material. Jedi master of the new jedi order art by brian rood star. The expanded universe, or eu, is the moniker for the entire body of work that comprises the stories set in the star wars universe ranging from novels, comics, cartoons, short stories, young adult books, television shows, animated features and more. Heres a running list i have going of eu the old republic elements integrated. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline.
Star wars expanded universe stories to feature in episode. This is the code that the new gray order, formed both upon the chosen path of luke skywalker and the direct beliefs and teachings of the original gray jedi order, would have likely followed. The star wars expanded universe, called the eu for short, is the name used to denote the star wars books, comics, video games, and more that were part of the star wars canon prior to april 25, 2014. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. Sure, theyve mostly kept that old material in print, but there havent been any new stories set in the expanded universe since 2014s star wars. Getting into star wars books can be a little daunting due to the sheer number of books but dont worry. See more ideas about star wars, war, star wars universe. Nicholas brown loved the 1994 movie, loathed the series.
If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a few links in the sidebar that may be helpful. Heres my ranking of 31 individual books and multi book series in the star wars universe, minus the movie novelizations 31. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. Easy explanation is the legends timeline is the original and the. Star wars fans who grew up in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s are probably familiar with an expanded universe much different than the galaxy of kylo ren, rey, jyn erso, and ezra bridger. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films, the star wars. The star wars universe expands far beyond characters and events from the original film series. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted.
Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. See more ideas about star wars, war and star wars art.
If you want to read the current canon books in chronological order, this amazing timeline by ujedeyeknight5 has each of the books in chronological order. This is a page about the star wars universe and its history. Indeed, using read as shorthand is not entirely correct, since you cant read a tv show, video game or radio drama. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Much has changed since the early 90s, but this guide serves as a window to an older sw universe. Star wars expanded universe skip to main search results amazon prime. Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since.