The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. Journey through the entire star wars saga with age of republic, age of rebellion, and age of. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. An up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order.
Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. Dk publishing releases two fun new star wars books. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. A new dawn, which was a book that specifically setup the events of the animated series star wars rebels. Another chronology of the clone wars incorporates older stories in relation to the animated series. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, audiobook. 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. 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 star wars expanded universe timeline posts facebook. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films.
The star wars expanded universe timeline is a comprehensive chronology of every star wars story from 1977 to today, including exclusive. The force awakens february 2016, by unknown author approx. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. The star wars printed universe marches on, with comics and books covering the whole timeline, including the franchises first major return to the prequel era since disney restarted the canon. 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, and the force itself. Below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. 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 newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. 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. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014. The first sequel trilogy film, the force awakens, was released in december 2015. Feb 26, 2020 before that, in 2014, another of the new incanon books was star wars. Here is a list table of star wars books that ive been compiling since 2010, updated three or four times a year.
Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. 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 universelegends continuity in order of the timeline. Lucasfilm announced on 25th april 2014 that all previous expanded. The clone wars added new elements to the star wars galaxy like nothing else that had come before it. Ezra lebt gefahrlich, ezras duel with danger, chapter books03chapter books, 201505mai 2015. Dec 15, 2015 new timeline approved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books touching on everything from the prequel films dark disciple to the. 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 original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005, and a sequel trilogy between. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100.
The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. Marvel began publishing new star wars comic book series in january 2015, and the journey to star wars publishing initiative included books and comics tying in to the sequel trilogy films. Oct 10, 20 the list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The jedi doth return, quirk books, 2014, william shakespeares. Please share this site with your friends if you enjoyed my list of star wars novels. Heres a timeline of some of the major star wars films and tv shows, presented in the order events occurred in. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted.
The time line for the star wars books are indicated with bby before battle of yavin in star wars episode iv. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. This reboot cleaned up the entire timeline, with at the time of the announcement only the 6 movies and the clone wars cartoon film and television series now existing as official canon. Any unpublished or outofprint star wars story will be taken down ifwhen officially releasedreprinted. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. George lucass vision for a galaxy far, far away has grown into something ginormous and, thanks to creators such as jon favreau and dave. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies, better known as the skywalker saga.
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. Neither its much beloved imperial villain grand admiral thrawn, nor the popular former assassin mara jade, future wife to luke skywalker, officially existed in. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories.
This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Edge of the galaxy by jason fry october 21, 2014 ezras gamble by. Revenge of the sith, the beloved animated series added new depth to classic characters like obiwan kenobi, anakin skywalker, darth maul, and boba fett, introduced us to a whole legion of. Titles from 2015 on connected to the disney sequel trilogy, except where listed on the complete saga page. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Examples of eucompatible stories include rogue one. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars.
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. 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. 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. Here is a list table of star wars books that ive been compiling since 2010, updated three or. Alexander damon, better known online as star wars explained, is a channel devoted to star wars knowledge, making videos on star wars characters, video games and movies. What are the star wars novels in chronological order. Alex created his channel on november 24, 2014, but didnt post his first video until january 2, 2015, called star wars minute channel trailer star wars minute. 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.
Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. The lucasfilm story group coordinates all new stories, including the films, to prevent contradictions between them. This rebuilt universe will be closely monitored by the official star wars storygroup. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Rebels, and timothy zahns 2017 and 2018 thrawn books. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. Apr 25, 2014 neither its much beloved imperial villain grand admiral thrawn, nor the popular former assassin mara jade, future wife to luke skywalker, officially existed in the star wars timeline.
Rebels is a cgi animated show on disney xd helmed by dave filoni, taking place between episodes iii and episode iv in the star wars timeline, 15 years after the rise of the galactic. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Up until disney acquired lucasfilm in 2012, the expanded universe i. The list is sorted in chronological order, in the time line relative to the movies. The clone wars chronological episode order lucasfilm presents the official sequential order for the beloved animated series, including all 121 shows and the original feature film. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. Doctor aphra original audiobook and cover revealed.
The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. He has made videos explaining character backgrounds. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. The jedi path and book of sith deluxe box set star wars gifts, sith book, jedi code, star wars book set by daniel wallace aug 12, 2014 4. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. The star wars film series, which developed into a trilogy of trilogies and which has been rebranded as the skywalker saga, was released beginning with the original trilogy episodes iv, v and vi, 19771983, followed by the prequel trilogy episodes i, ii and iii, 19992005 and the sequel trilogy episodes vii, viii and ix, 20152019. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook.
The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just. The clone wars stories of light and dark steve april 16, 2020 check out the full author lineup, cover, and other details for this special clone wars anthology collection. Get your lego star wars minifig and extraordinary droid fix with these great new books from dk publishing. Star wars ventures back to the prequel era with a bunch of. The canon timeline collects only hardback novels falling under the new star wars canon since the april 25th announcement. 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. Before that, in 2014, another of the new incanon books was star wars. Get your lightsabers ready because, in the spirit of star wars the rise of skywalker, we are going to be unpacking the star wars timeline. The star wars timeline has become a sprawling beast. New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books touching on everything from the prequel films dark disciple to the. Dec 10, 2019 below are our picks of the best star wars booksfrom both the legends timeline and current canon. This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order.
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