Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. While most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. The force awakens is a new beginning for the storied franchise, its a painful reminder of something else. When a franchise is around for four decades, it can get impossibly unwieldy to try and grasp its lore and star wars canon is no exception. 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.
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 books in chronological order youtini. Whether youre a new star wars fan, or youre deep in the fandom, find some fantastically epic star wars books among these mustreads. 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.
All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. The rise of skywalker, we still cant help but love some of these. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. Gospel, or canon as we refer to it, includes the screenplays, the films, the radio dramas and the novelizations. 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.
The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Light of the jedi is an upcoming canon novel written by charles. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon december 25, 2015 by michael kozlowski 4 comments in april 2014 lucasfilm. These works spin out of george lucas original stories, the rest are written by other writers. Star wars gained many fans thanks to its numerous films, but theres more to the galaxy than just major movie releases. More than 30 years of novel, toy, game, and comic book. Thrawn has been a favourite star wars character of mine ever since i first read timothy zahns awesome trilogy back in the mid 90s. The first star wars novel created in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, star wars.
A large number of derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after the original trilogy of films, and later installments. New star wars infographic reveals updated canon ign. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The pilots of alphabet squadron enjoy sabacc before the storm in shadow fall exclusive excerpt. Star wars canon was first defined in the first issue of the lucasfilm magazine, star wars insider. 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. Plus you have the comics, novels, and variety of animated series to keep up with. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations.
This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. This latest book is just as well written and is one of the most enjoyable reads in the new star wars canon. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Imperial machine, by charles soule, giuseppi camuncoli, jim cheung, and cam smith. Star wars canon books 2017 best book for up tgt art, since, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics.
Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. Now, for the first time, the facts, figures and backstories of major clashes and combatants in the star wars. 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. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. 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. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated non canon as the star wars legends, with a new series of novels interwoven into the canon taking their place. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. Many authors have been contracted to write all sorts of stories that add on to the star wars saga. New pages welcome to the banthapedia this wiki is about exploring some of the lesserknown tales of the star wars galaxy.
I think its the best star wars book ive ever read, legends or canon. The last jedi 10 great canon books to read while you wait the series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego. Not to mention a plethora of star wars canon helper guides stay tuned for more information on those. Find the complete star wars disney canon novel book series listed in order. Three friends gather to talk about the newest star wars books with the world. Get a first look at the final installment in the acclaimed series of books reimagining star wars as shakespeare. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. A list of top 10 of the best star wars books that are actually canon. Furthermore, the novel aftermath states that months have passed since the battle of endor, while aftermath. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. Star wars timeline page 2 of 12 the ultimate star wars.
While there is a wide array of star wars books canon to choose from, this. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. The ultimate chronological timeline and release date list for all star wars media in the official canon movies, books, tv shows, comic books. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. I was about 10 minutes from downloading star wars aftermath. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. 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. Here are the 20 best adventures across both legends and the new canon. 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. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon.
Almost as long as there have been star wars movies, there have been star wars books. This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. 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. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. Yes we have facts and stories from the movies, but theres also an intense focus on the peripheral. New thrawn trilogy, and more new star wars books and. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc.
Things you may have missed, not heard about, or never had any clue about. The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by.
Life debt begins two months after the end of aftermath. The 20 best star wars books of all time canon and legends. This is actually marvels second series focused on the dark lord though the first chronologically, but with a different focus and a different team. Marvels star wars comic books, which are also canon, are notably missing from the infographic, although we already know that all three current series take place shortly after a new hope. Its the darkest star wars story ever written, but it. The first disney canon book to be released after the takeover, a new dawn introduces the future heroes of rebels, kanan jarrus and hera syndulla about 89 years after the rise of the empire. Where to begin with star wars books emmet asherperrin. Interesting facts about the game of thrones actress nell tiger free. 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. I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. Bloodline by claudia grey honestly, one of the best star wars books ever written, and my personal favorite, featuring a 40something leia and a lot of the political leadin to the force awakens.
Galactic atlas dates the battle of endor to 4 aby and the events of shattered empire 4, which take place three months after the battle, to 5 aby. Millers writing is very good not as poetic as stover. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. They either included everything being published, or left off the. This chronological list of all known star wars audio books includes all novels, junior novelizations and graphic novels that have been recorded either as an abridged or unabridged audio book, or an audio drama.