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. Robert mullins wildly unique chronology project attempts to fuse the eu canon with disneys. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. One of the strangest adjustments is the large canon erasure that happened when disney bought the rights to star wars. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. In 2014, the star wars expanded universe was decanonized, paving the way for an entirely new generation of stories. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for his trilogy of books after return. Dec 25, 2015 the entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. Plus you have the comics, novels, and variety of animated series to keep up with. Star wars canon books chronological order could not find this list already existing so decided to make it myself.
The essential readers companion from del rey books, a hefty guide to star wars prose fiction all the novels, young reader novels and short stories that have come out in the over35 years since the very first star wars novelization appeared in bookstores. 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. This is a list of star wars novels, novellas, and short stories. Heres my rating for all of the new canon novels ive read so far.
Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that connect the time periods between g and t canon properties. Jedi lost, by cavan scott just about as far back as we can go with current canon media, this one dives into the backstory of christopher lees notorious darth tyranus, the sith formerly known as dooku, following him from childhood to roughly a decade before phantom menace with a framing story set during the clone wars. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. The star wars disney canon junior novel book series by multiple authors includes books a test of courage, the empire strikes back so you want to be a jedi. Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline.
Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Not to mention a plethora of star wars canon helper guides stay tuned for more information on those. 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. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo. Heir to the jedi is a canon novel written by kevin hearne. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Battlefront, this actionpacked adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. George lucas it goes without saying that 18th december has been marked as a special date for most of us.
Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Aug 08, 2019 he set the films he created as the canon. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release.
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. Before the awakening is an anthology book that focuses on the lives of rey, finn, and poe before the events of star wars. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books. Empire and rebellion, but it was published as a standalone story after lucasfilms continuity relaunch in 2014. This era contains stories taking place within 32 and 7 years before star wars episode iv. The essential readers companion the official star wars. Being a fan of star wars has been a really wild ride over the past decade. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update.
I was spoiled for the plot and then some well before opening night. There were decades of novels, comics, and video games that were kicked out of the canon to make way for disneys own extended stories. Star wars 2014 sampler ebook written by john jackson miller, james luceno, kevin hearne, paul s. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The definitive word on star wars fiction the legendary motion picture star wars has spawned two bigscreen sequels and three prequelsand decades of bestselling fiction. Oct 25, 2016 actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. This includes the six star wars episodes, and the many hours of content he developed and produced in 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. The essential readers companion star wars star wars. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. From the original movie tiein novel through the monumental fate of the jedi series, legions of devoted readers have helped expand science fictions most celebrated film saga into a pageturning print sensat.
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. 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. Heir to the jedi was published on march 3, 2015 by del rey, and a paperback edition was released on november 24, 2015. The phantom menace lucasfilm has divided their titles into different eras with symbols designating such. This week saw the release of my latest book, star wars. These stories are the immovable objects of star wars history, the characters and events to which all other tales must align.
Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Star wars is usually very black and whitethese books are very definite about the empire being bad and the new republic being good, but have a more nuanced view of both. A fan page about the books, comics and all the lore they provide within the star wars universe of both legends and canon. 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. List of canon books that have been recorded or may soon be recorded. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. August 18th, 2009 saw the publication of one of the most eagerly awaited star wars reference books, star wars. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. Named one of the best books of the year by buzzfeed a companion novel inspired by star wars.
The phantom menace 1999, by terry brooks 32 bby a attack of the clones. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Consequently this list does not include journals, graphic novels, or comic books. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. Make sure to comment, like, and subscribe also stay up to date with star wars and everything star wars related by following me on social media. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. 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. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. From the original movie tiein novel through the monumental fate of the jedi series, legions of devoted readers have helped expand science fictions most celebrated film saga into a pageturning print sensation. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon.
Fan question video subscribe places you can find me blog facebook htt. See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The book was originally intended for the star wars legends novel series star wars. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends.
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