Each novel, which has been organized in chronological order, offers. Click on small image for the cover image some text contain links or popup info. 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. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was. The star wars expanded universe contains stories in a variety of different formats.
List of novels by release date wookieepedia fandom. The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. 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. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it.
On the screen, the first new canon to appear will be star wars rebels. But these were not stories that i was destined to tell. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Under the banner of the new jedi order, this storyline ran from. Velasco, while a second edition was published in 1994, written by bill slavicsek, who later also wrote a third edition, published in 2000. Hes written a number of other books for the expanded universe beyond the thrawn trilogies. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days.
Lucasfilms jennifer heddle presents the star wars expanded universe awards, celebrating her favorite eu characters, stories, and more. The dissolution of the expanded universe, which had been considered as part of the saga. Heir to the empire, kicking off the enormous expanded universe publishing experiment. Considered to varying degrees part of the official canon of the shared universe for example, the name coruscant, the planet from which most.
I want to read the original star wars books, and i am not sure which ones those are, what with all of the books based on the movies that have come out. For over three decades, in a variety of novels, video games, comic books, reference material and other sources, the star wars expanded universe thrived, developing, deepening and, well, expanding the universe of the star wars films. Many fans had speculated that the expanded universe that is, the books, comics, video games, and other mediums that had developed from the rich worlds and characters of george lucass movies would be used as source material for the. Lucasfilm unveils new plans for star wars expanded. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. Was the thrawn trilogy by timothy zahn an order by george lucas for the movies 789. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. 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. From toys to games to artwork, posters and especially books, its force remains strong.
If a book has xwing in the title and even occasionally if it doesnt, expect there to be at least one of some sort. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Because disney is not satisfied with just making action figures, childrens shows, and video games, it wanted a whole new set of films, and it wanted those films to go into the direction of the star wars universe that george lucas himself, until now, had left well enough alone. A new series set between 25 and 30 years after the original films, the new jedi order 19992003, was written by multiple authors and introduced a new threat. The expanded universe story that led to lucasfilm re. The 8 star wars legends stories that could shape the rise of. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. I suggest starting with the books that reignited the expanded universe. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. You may be looking for star wars books by inuniverse chronological order.
What characters in the star wars expanded universe are the. Apr 25, 2014 no love for expanded universe in new star wars films. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. In an official statement friday, lucasfilm said the new star wars films will not tell.
Well, if youre interested in key points in the main storyline, you dont really have to look farther away than the movies themselves. A guide to all the new star wars books in the expanded universe. Heres 10 references to star wars books, games and comics found in the new movie. Rogue squadron 1996 is the first novel in the star wars. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014. Say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence. Tackling an era rather than the whole timeline is easier since eras help break the expanded universe down into more manageable chunks. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back at where weve been in the long. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Many fans had speculated that the expanded universe that is, the books, comics, video games, and other mediums that had developed from the rich worlds and characters of george lucass movies would be used as source material for the upcoming star wars. Heres your guide to the star wars expanded universe, including tv, comics, books, and video games. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by.
Considered to varying degrees part of the official canon of the shared universe for example, the name coruscant, the planet from which most governments in the. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. Would you like to experience more adventures featuring characters from star wars. No love for expanded universe in new star wars films cnet. The first edition was published in 1984 and written by raymond l. Lord daiman, who imagines himself the creator of the universe.
A brief history of the star wars expanded universe film. 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. Expanded universe legends in 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it noncanon to the franchise. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. See the complete star wars universe series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, and roleplaying sourcebooks. The force awakens borrows a lot of ideas from the expanded universe. 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. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be.
Indeed, using read as shorthand is not entirely correct, since you cant read a tv show, video game or radio drama. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the. The star wars universe book series by multiple authors includes books knights of the old republic campaign guide star wars roleplaying game, star wars jedi vs. Dec 17, 2015 would you like to experience more adventures featuring characters from star wars. Your guide to the entire star wars expanded universe. This was one of the first books where i saw the human side of people who joined the empire. I cant give enough kudos to the authors of the new jedi order for making them absolutely terrifying. The star wars expanded universe loves this in general. Episode i the phantom menace, lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional era with symbols designating such. Each format has its own trends, with some exceptions. Hes an original trilogy character that was pretty instrumental in the fall of the empire since he actually destroyed the death star rather than workout daddyissues during the battle of endor.
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. It turned out that, like any other society, the yuuzhan vong has its downtrodden folks who dont like. Jun 26, 2017 with a new trilogy, we have ourselves a new canon. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books.
A guide to the star wars universe is a reference book based on the star wars franchise published by del rey. Someone whos just dipping their toe into the galaxy of star wars. Jan 16, 2012 with thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. Furthermore, all star wars creative development is under the supervision of the lucasfilm story group, so disney will not allow other authors to write new noncanon works. Mar 05, 2008 i want to read the original star wars books, and i am not sure which ones those are, what with all of the books based on the movies that have come out.
Old republic era, rise of the empire era, rebellion era, new republic era, new jedi order era and legacy era. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. The star wars expanded universe is conveniently divided into to six eras. Y stands for young reader novel, are usually shorter than the adult novels and written for adults, while also being. The acquisition of lucasfilm by disney in 2012 eventually brought with it a huge change for star wars fans. Lucasfilm unveils new plans for star wars expanded universe. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit.
Its the darkest star wars story ever written, but it serves a positive. As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it accepts workable elements from the du into the eu. New books would therefore not be considered legends by definition. Jedi quinlan voss to work with in order to bring down count dooku. Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe. The star wars universe is more than just a handful of blockbuster films.
Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and. Top star wars novels 93 books goodreads share book. Nov 18, 2015 the star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. May 16, 2014 lucasfilms jennifer heddle presents the star wars expanded universe awards, celebrating her favorite eu characters, stories, and more. Sep 01, 2009 the star wars expanded universe is conveniently divided into to six eras. 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. Jan 05, 2016 well, if youre interested in key points in the main storyline, you dont really have to look farther away than the movies themselves. This list is organized by release date, and separated by year, as defined by lucas licensing. Xwings are actually somewhat slower and less maneuverable than tie fighters, but there are a few reasons why the canyon trick can work.
Star wars books to this day, the first widely recognized eu book is. What is the summary of the whole star wars story and their. And the whills are the ones who actually control the universe. The expanded visual dictionary reveals indepth details on every aspect of the movie from the young anakin skywalker and the podracing on tatooine, to the droidekas and battle droids that attack naboo. Ive been a fan of the star wars movies since i was a kid, but ive never read any of the books. All books are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. This is a page about the star wars universe and its history. What is the expanded universe and why is continuity such a major issue.
In 1999, star wars book publishing moved from bantam spectra to del rey books. May 05, 2016 may the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. In 2012, disney bought lucasfilm, adding another wrench to the works. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. I am very confused, and a book list or a link to a site with this info would be greatly appreciated.
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. Demand for past tales of the expanded universe will keep them in print, presented under the new legends banner. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Written by multiple authors, the series was set 25 to 30 years after the original films and introduced the yuuzhan vong, a powerful alien race attempting to invade and conquer the entire galaxy. 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. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared noncanon to the franchise in april 2014. The force is strong in twelveyearold anakin skywalker. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog.
I am so confused by all the star wars books out there and do not know where it is appropriate to start. With thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars. Unless i was reading a book that was clearly part of a series within eu itself i. The star wars creator wrote his own story treatments for episodes 7, 8 and 9 that. In an official statement friday, lucasfilm said the new star wars films will not tell the same story told in post. It is set at the beginning of the new republic era of the star wars expanded universe and centers on the creation of a new rogue squadron by legendary rebel alliance pilot wedge antilles.
In what order should i read star wars expanded universe. I always got the impression that what is held as canon in the star wars universe couldnt even remotely hope to maintain accurate continuity spanning so much time, so much setting and so many authors. Del rey took over star wars book publishing in 1999, releasing what would become a 19installment novel series called the new jedi order 19992003. Even 35 years after it was first released, star wars remains big business. The star wars expanded universe wont be in the films.
On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm and disney released a statement that would change the star wars franchise and expanded universe forever. No love for expanded universe in new star wars films. At the official star wars site, it refers to them as the expanded universe. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. When asked if it was difficult for him to see lucas get all the credit for star wars, foster said, not at all. Why it matters and the danger it faces after star wars was released, it became apparent that my storyhowever many films it took to tellwas only one of thousands that could be told about the characters who inhabit its galaxy. The trilogy is about luke skywalkers efforts to try and restart the jedi order.
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