Dec 25, 2015 here are the only star wars books that are considered canon december 25, 2015 by michael kozlowski 4 comments in april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing expanded. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. New star wars canon novel reveals what happens after. 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. The force awakens novel has been revealed, along with some plot details. 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 list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. Fascinating features, exclusive interviews, and the very latest news. 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. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014.
How the last jedi novelization connects to a galaxy of star wars books and comics. What casual fans may not know is that all of these productions and publications are now officially part of the new canon, meaning that they are included in the fictional history of that galaxy far, far away. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats. 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.
Dec 28, 2016 the current, canonical star wars timeline. The last jedi revans complete story could become star wars canon. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in the star wars. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Since the release of star wars episode vii, what star wars.
Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. As far as games go, some are canon, but most have their canon references contained in books as well. Heres how star wars is slowly making revans story canon. The last jedi novelization connections to star wars books and. Alliances will unite two of the star wars canon s most iconic villains, grand admiral. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Ranking star wars postjedi canon books and comics paste. Huge lot of star wars paperback books canon and legends.
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. On the front lines had also used the name to refer to. Sep 07, 2015 in a lot of ways, lost stars is perhaps the perfect star wars book. Having now had a few days to process the news from lfl, a few thoughts. Excellent book if you are like me and werent able to ever purchase all of the star wars crossection books. Battlefront, this actionpacked adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. I think it gets built up quite heavily around most star wars subreddits and while it is good, i dont think its for everyone and distant 11 and 12 for the first aftermath book and heir to the jedi. Jan 21, 2016 with the star wars canon expanding rapidly in the comics and books medium, theres been a ton of material to dig into and fully flesh out the story of the star wars universe after the iconic.
The content of the page may change dramatically as the product release approaches and more information becomes available. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the galactic empire, grand admiral thrawn is also one of the most captivating characters in. Star wars canon adult novels this is a list of only adult novels from the current star wars canon timeline.
Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. In this video i go over all the tanks, walkers, speeders, and artillery units used by the galactic republic during the clone wars in canon. Star wars insider has sections that detail updates in the star wars universe.
A star wars story teaser is finally here, and while the spot is setting up for the full trailer airing on good morning america monday morning this first look at the upcoming film has. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Jun 27, 2015 so which star wars books are canon these days. The new canon policy at lucasfilm was announced on april 25th, 2014. Named one of the best books of the year by buzzfeed a companion novel inspired by star wars. 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. Timothy zahn on star wars legends and his future with star. First, since many of you are wondering, i have not yet been asked to write any new star wars books. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. With the new revision due to the purchase by disney, another option is to read the new canon books that begin with a new dawn. Stay uptodate about upcoming star wars books and comics releases including variants. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Our guide to the star wars expanded universe in reading order. The names of them are dark disciple, rouge one catylst, a new dawn, ahsoka, heir to the jedi, tarkin, lords of the sith, battlefront twighlight company, lost stars, blood line, life debt, and.
This page contains information about a confirmed future group of books. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop the largest online. May 17, 2018 jedi news pointed us towards timothy zahns facebook page where he commented on star wars legends and his future as a star wars author. Apr 30, 2014 yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
The size of all of artwork in this book is a little smaller than the size in the original dk books, but is still large enough to still marvel at all of the details in these intricately drawn, technical illustrations. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook htt. Star wars timeline page 5 of 12 star wars canon timeline. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. The list will be updated as new books are released. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity.
Complete vehicles is an updated rereleased of the 20 star wars. Mar 17, 2015 the cover to del reys first journey to star wars. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. Complete vehicles may refer to the following books. 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. Dec 02, 2019 making sense of the books and comics in the new star wars canon is tough. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. As someone who grew up on the old extended universe, thats saying a lot. May 04, 2017 widget not in any sidebars feel lost about the what, when and why in the new star wars canon. Jul 01, 2018 catch up on all the new canon star wars content released in the month of june 2018, as well as some stories from may that i missed last month. 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. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Darth vader and thrawn team up in first look at new star wars.
After disneys acquisition of the star wars franchise, the entirety of the star wars exanded universe or eu was scrapped, and although not wholly forgotten, it is now firmly considered noncanonical. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. No graphic novels, picture books, or visual dictionaries because there are a lot of those. Star wars timeline page 4 of 12 star wars canon timeline. Join us as we count down our ranking of the star wars canon novels from worst to best. 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. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Aftermath may take place following the events of return of the jedi, but. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Canon novels ranked from worst to best as of march 2018. So imo it is not necessary to play the games to understand the storylines. And when disney bought lucasfilm and announced that the old books would no longer be canon, one of the biggest outcries.
The companys focus would be shifted towards a restructured star wars canon based on new material. Nov 24, 2017 the first details about this star wars novel were unveiled last month, where it was confirmed that thrawn. 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 new star wars novel goes deep into the past and future. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Which novels in the new star wars canon are worth reading. Dec 31, 2016 so far there are 12 star wars adult novel canon books. 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.