Canon refers to an authoritative list of books that the lucas licensing editors. The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align. Up until disney acquired lucasfilm in 2012, the expanded universe i. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. Star wars books timeline page 2 of 7 star wars timeline. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. Nothing good can last forever, and such is the case with disney xds star wars canonbound cartoon series. Apr 15, 2017 nothing good can last forever, and such is the case with disney xds star wars canon bound cartoon series. 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.
I surveyed fansites and blogs to find identify the 10 most significant star wars tieins amongst fans. Please note that for movie adaptations, kids book refers to the junior novelizations, such as those published by. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. 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. 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. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Updated and expanded is a reference book written by ryder windham and daniel wallace. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. For example, this does not include all the ancient prehistory stories of the jedi from the time of the sith. Characters, creatures, locations, technology, vehicles hardcover april 28, 2015. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them.
What are the star wars novels in chronological order. If your desire to get better acquainted with star wars lit has been sparked by the upcoming release of the rise of skywalker, this is the list for you. At lastan analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the star wars saga star wars took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. Origins is the fan film we needed before the rise of skywalker this is the way. Fifty classic office memes for the true heads funny memes that get it and want you to too. No graphic novels, picture books, or visual dictionaries because there are a lot of those. Check out our beginners guide to the canon timeline. Episode iv a new hope tales from the mos eisley cantina 0. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. Ahsoka tano, fan favorite character from star wars. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Apr 30, 2014 yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12. The ultimate visual guide uvg, newly revised and expanded, reveals the story of the amazing star wars saga in full detail. Books fiction graphic novels novel timeline young adult novels short story timeline free official stories ingalaxy ingalaxy reference rpg sourcebooks nonfiction behind the scenes biographies collecting unofficial books other media star wars audiobooks star wars dvds. From toys to games to artwork, posters and especially books, its force remains strong. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before, kanan. Heir to the jedi was good as well, but first person books arent always my fave. Even 35 years after it was first released, star wars remains big business. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Set 200 years before the phantom menace, books and comic books set in the new high republic era will explore a time period of the star wars galaxy, hitherto unseen in the franchise before. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Dad and i are wondering what the chronological timeline order of the books are for canon. Universe and a new series of books that fall in the official canon. Hes stuck in the house due to sickness and he wanted to read all the books.
Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. Original canon stories 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon.
Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. Jul 04, 2019 this is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. Epilogue occurs concurrently with and after 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. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. Episode i the phantom menace, just after padme amidala has been elected monarch of naboo. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith.
Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. 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. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. 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. 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 complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. This is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Funny dialogue and a fastpaced adventure make this storyin which lando and. Sep 28, 2012 top 10 most significant star wars tiein novels. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. Feb 25, 2020 set 200 years before the phantom menace, books and comic books set in the new high republic era will explore a time period of the star wars galaxy, hitherto unseen in the franchise before. Episode vi return of the jedi tales from jabbas palace mandalorian armor book 1 of the bounty hunter wars slave ship book 2.
The clone wars and star wars rebels, will be the star of her own young adult novel from disney lucasfilm press this october 11, 2016. The list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories. 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 old republic chronological order book series listed in order. Its written like a history book for star wars which i find completely fascinating. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo. Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. The ultimate visual guide uvg, newly revised and expanded, reveals the story of the amazing star wars saga. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. 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. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after.
Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. Released by dorling kindersley on april 30, 2012, it is an expanded version of the special edition publishers summary edit. Star wars canon timeline in the style of legends with images. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. Star wars rebels will end after season 4, creator and showrunner dave filoni announced. A canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or occurred in the collection or universe in question and in the case of star wars that would mean any movie including prequels or television series already aired, as well as any books or. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list.
Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline. In broad strokes, these novels paint the major galactic events that have taken place and add tons of context to the events taking place between the movies. Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Jan, 2018 all star wars books published by del rey and its imprints feature a timeline listing the novels, the star wars films, the clone wars and star wars rebels television series. All star wars books published by del rey and its imprints feature a timeline listing the novels, the star wars films, the clone wars and star wars rebels television series.
It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Star wars timeline gold star wars datapad swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. May 04, 2017 widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats officially happened the postdisney star wars timeline means you dont need to read a hundred novels or play a dozen video games. It will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020. Star wars high republic is using an old jedi mindtrick to. Is there an officialish complete chronological 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. Heres two images below from the 2017 paperback edition of the thrawn nove.
This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars. Also, the upcoming titles place in the timeline is subject to change. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. 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. Lauded star wars author james luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for rogue one.
Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. The tiein novels are still being published, but theyre not part of the official canon. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get.
August 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. Basically, the del rey timeline is a star wars book lovers dream. This comprehensive and wonderfullydetailed encyclopedia explores the characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, technology, and more found throughout the entire star wars galaxy ultimate star wars is an indepth visual guide that details storylines and players from the complete star wars galaxy, including star wars. New episode offers glimpse into the culture of the mandalorian. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats. Get the latest funniest memes and keep up what is going on in. Jun 27, 2015 a canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or occurred in the collection or universe in question and in the case of star wars that would mean any movie including prequels or television series already aired, as well as any books or comics approved by the lucasfilm story group. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. The readers timeline is divided into eras, based on the film eras prequel, original trilogy, and sequel, at least until new eras for canon are established, if at all. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books.
Lets talk about the novels, comics, short stories, tv shows, movies, and reference books. One of the most popular and active websites, publishing star wars news, has created an incredibly long and detailed new timeline about everything that has been released so far from disney in their new timeline and new canon. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. 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. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. I dont get excited about seeing a book come out journalism kills the novelty of. Dad and i are wondering what the chronological timeline. As well it has a galaxy map which brings so much insight to events surrounding the lore of star wars. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, there has been a substantial amount of new star wars material, including comic books, novels, tv. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
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