What characters in the star wars expanded universe are the. Demand for past tales of the expanded universe will keep them in print, presented under the new legends banner. Lucasfilm unveils new plans for star wars expanded universe. Sep 01, 2009 the star wars expanded universe is conveniently divided into to six eras. May 05, 2016 may the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Jedi quinlan voss to work with in order to bring down count dooku. All books are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. A guide to the star wars universe is a reference book based on the star wars franchise published by del rey. Its the darkest star wars story ever written, but it serves a positive. Star wars books to this day, the first widely recognized eu book is.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
On the screen, the first new canon to appear will be star wars rebels. With thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. 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. Y stands for young reader novel, are usually shorter than the adult novels and written for adults, while also being. 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 acquisition of lucasfilm by disney in 2012 eventually brought with it a huge change for star wars fans. If a book has xwing in the title and even occasionally if it doesnt, expect there to be at least one of some sort.
List of novels by release date wookieepedia fandom. 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. In an official statement friday, lucasfilm said the new star wars films will not tell. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and. Del rey took over star wars book publishing in 1999, releasing what would become a 19installment novel series called the new jedi order 19992003.
Each novel, which has been organized in chronological order, offers. In what order should i read star wars expanded universe. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Velasco, while a second edition was published in 1994, written by bill slavicsek, who later also wrote a third edition, published in 2000. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by.
Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Each format has its own trends, with some exceptions. 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. Dec 17, 2015 would you like to experience more adventures featuring characters from star wars. Old republic era, rise of the empire era, rebellion era, new republic era, new jedi order era and legacy era. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. The star wars universe is more than just a handful of blockbuster films. Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. Lucasfilms jennifer heddle presents the star wars expanded universe awards, celebrating her favorite eu characters, stories, and more. What is the summary of the whole star wars story and their. I am so confused by all the star wars books out there and do not know where it is appropriate to start.
The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. Lucasfilm unveils new plans for star wars expanded. Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe.
Click on small image for the cover image some text contain links or popup info. The force awakens borrows a lot of ideas from the expanded universe. Considered to varying degrees part of the official canon of the shared universe for example, the name coruscant, the planet from which most. The books alphabetically detail fictional people, places, things, and. A brief history of the star wars expanded universe film. See the complete star wars universe series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
The dissolution of the expanded universe, which had been considered as part of the saga. Heres your guide to the star wars expanded universe, including tv, comics, books, and video games. Under the banner of the new jedi order, this storyline ran from. 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. Well, if youre interested in key points in the main storyline, you dont really have to look farther away than the movies themselves. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. Even 35 years after it was first released, star wars remains big business. 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. Indeed, using read as shorthand is not entirely correct, since you cant read a tv show, video game or radio drama.
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. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. 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. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. In 1999, star wars book publishing moved from bantam spectra to del rey books. Rogue squadron 1996 is the first novel in the star wars. 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.
Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. Tackling an era rather than the whole timeline is easier since eras help break the expanded universe down into more manageable chunks. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. 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. Your guide to the entire star wars expanded universe. The star wars expanded universe loves this in general. The star wars creator wrote his own story treatments for episodes 7, 8 and 9 that. Apr 25, 2014 no love for expanded universe in new star wars films. 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.
I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. This was one of the first books where i saw the human side of people who joined the empire. Hes written a number of other books for the expanded universe beyond the thrawn trilogies. 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. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. Say you decided youd like to read all the star wars books in existence. From toys to games to artwork, posters and especially books, its force remains strong. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. Top star wars novels 93 books goodreads share book.
Someone whos just dipping their toe into the galaxy of star wars. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. And the whills are the ones who actually control the universe. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it noncanon to the franchise. The 8 star wars legends stories that could shape the rise of. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. This list is organized by release date, and separated by year, as defined by lucas licensing. It turned out that, like any other society, the yuuzhan vong has its downtrodden folks who dont like. But these were not stories that i was destined to tell. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm and disney released a statement that would change the star wars franchise and expanded universe forever. The first edition was published in 1984 and written by raymond l.
When asked if it was difficult for him to see lucas get all the credit for star wars, foster said, not at all. 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. Expanded universe legends in 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. In 2012, disney bought lucasfilm, adding another wrench to the works.
The star wars expanded universe wont be in the films. The expanded universe story that led to lucasfilm rewriting. Heres 10 references to star wars books, games and comics found in the new movie. This is a page about the star wars universe and its history. A guide to all the new star wars books in the expanded universe. 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. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. 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. No love for expanded universe in new star wars films.
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. The force is strong in twelveyearold anakin skywalker. Heir to the empire, kicking off the enormous expanded universe publishing experiment. I am very confused, and a book list or a link to a site with this info would be greatly appreciated. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars.
The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. 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. Xwings are actually somewhat slower and less maneuverable than tie fighters, but there are a few reasons why the canyon trick can work.
Ive been a fan of the star wars movies since i was a kid, but ive never read any of the books. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. 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. Jan 16, 2012 with thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars. New books would therefore not be considered legends by definition. May 16, 2014 lucasfilms jennifer heddle presents the star wars expanded universe awards, celebrating her favorite eu characters, stories, and more. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. 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. You may be looking for star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. 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 star wars expanded universe contains stories in a variety of different formats.
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. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, and roleplaying sourcebooks. Would you like to experience more adventures featuring characters from star wars. I suggest starting with the books that reignited the expanded universe. In an official statement friday, lucasfilm said the new star wars films will not tell the same story told in post. 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. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. 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. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh. The expanded universe story that led to lucasfilm re. Episode i the phantom menace, lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional era with symbols designating such. No love for expanded universe in new star wars films cnet.
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 trilogy is about luke skywalkers efforts to try and restart the jedi order. The star wars expanded universe is conveniently divided into to six eras. Was the thrawn trilogy by timothy zahn an order by george lucas for the movies 789. Foster was the ghostwriter of the original novelization of star wars, which was credited solely to george lucas. Jun 26, 2017 with a new trilogy, we have ourselves a new canon. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the. 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. I cant give enough kudos to the authors of the new jedi order for making them absolutely terrifying. What is the expanded universe and why is continuity such a major issue.
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