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. 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. Sensing a sinister pattern in the chaos, kerra embarks on a journey that will take her into fierce. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. N books would like to present the star wars expanded universe timeline by joe bongiorno, who is also a member of the star wars fanboy association briefly, a more detailed essay on the sites origin is published here. Star wars canon expanded universe timeline reading. This time, thea tackles a subject close to her heart. This rebuilt universe will be closely monitored by the official star wars storygroup.
With the star wars expanded universe having grown so large and encompassing, its also a great way to explain many of the discrepancies and continuityerrors that occur from time to time within the body of lore comprised by the books, comics, films, cartoons, video games and more. Its a good example of a prequel novel that sets up its own story. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. Star wars universestateexpanded to show the template expanded, i. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. The star wars readers timeline, a chronologicial listing of star wars books and comics from the expanded universe for those who want to read them in order. West end games the star wars expanded universe timeline. The online timeline is of course a useful asset because it allows readers to determine which book they would like to read, based on where it is situated on this, easy to digest, guide. 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. When authors and editors fail to maintain continuity and one story contradicts another, the general rule is to preserve the older, preexisting story, save for certain exceptions. So theres no reason to assume a long life for the species or factoring in timedilation or anything else that would indicate the. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. These potential plots imagine the universe of star wars continuing postrise of skywalker, so beware of spoilers. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. The following hypothetical storylines pick up and capitalise on loose threads, focus on underdeveloped characters and make real some of. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics. The films themselves present an interesting and unusual example. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. Each month, bryan wade and a special guest will choose a book to read and discuss.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. After disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the official star wars canon was reset. New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games. Expanded universe is a podcast about the star wars legends series of novels, comics, games, and other media. The canon timeline collects only hardback novels falling under the new star wars canon since the april 25th announcement. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. Theres no indication the brodo asogi are exceptionally longlived and even in the long timeline of the star wars universe, 100,000 years is so a long time that it makes no sense planning on anything that far out. Episode i the phantom menace, just after padme amidala has been elected monarch of naboo. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. This piece marks the second of our fourpart coverage of this galactic history, chronicling a much more specific time in star wars history.
But the press release announcing the decision is an iron fist in a velvet glovethe corporate parent cracking down on. It removed the entirety of the expanded universe from canon. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. A comprehensive guide to the star wars timeline of films, novels, comic books, short.
This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. This site is best viewed at monitor resolution 1024 x 768. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. What is the best order to binge watch all nine star wars. I wanted this timeline book to know whats happening. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 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.
This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the thrawn books by timothy zahn, the good the xwing books, the bad the jedi. Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe. Ewoks versus the yuzzum in the battle of rabid stuffed animals. A complete history of the star wars universe, part ii. Top star wars novels 94 books meet your next favorite book. Continuing our series of highlighting a unique and interesting eu website, tf. I would love love to see you add the reference books in. Since then, disney has set about creating its own expanded universe.
A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. The star wars expanded universe timeline posted by anthony on march 28, 2004. Insider made a timeline to show how those new stories about existing characters will fit into the chronological timeline of events in all the movies and tv shows fans are already watching. The star wars universe is more than just a handful of blockbuster films. The star wars universe has a long and storied history full of adventure. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. Star wars universestateautocollapse shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a, a, or some other table on the page with the collapsible attribute. The expanded universe is a term that encompasses any and all star wars stories. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon.
Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Scenes are counted from the beginning of a chapter, when present, or from the beginning of the book or short story as in some ebooks. Please be warned that these charts may contain spoilers as well as fanbased theories that have yet to be confirmed or denied. From 1987 to 1998, the pennsylvania based company west end games released official star wars roleplaying game sourcebooks, adventure supplements, guides, and the star wars adventure journal, all of which contained new stories set in the star wars universe, some as prose, but most as adventure scenarios for use in the game.
Buckland that when he does a revised edition, since the new star wars movies are coming out. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Disney also recently announced two upcoming tv series based on the existing characters in the star wars universe. Simply put, star wars timeline gold is the result of over 15 years of dedication to learning what happened when, in the star wars saga. With the release of star wars episode 9, usefulcharts decided to update the family tree chart click to enlarge. 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. Del rey releases digitized timeline of star wars novels. Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star. Older updates from the force awakens and prior episodes are also shown below. If you watch rebels but havent read star wars books or comics before.
From the press release regarding the new disney vs legends canon now, with an exciting future filled with new cinematic installments of star wars, all aspects of star wars storytelling moving forward will be connected. Supplemented with the timeline, del rey posted a short announcement about the online system on the star wars books facebook page. The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in the star wars eu under the. Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. 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. A s the star wars universe continues to grow in a galaxy of theaters not that far away, its getting a little difficult to keep up on when events have taken. 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. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. As a result, the company made a swift and decisive move that guts what star wars meant for many fans. For the reader to be able to fully enjoy the vast, interconnected web that is the star wars expanded universe, story and continuity must remain paramount. It will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Now that disney has bought star wars and started a new star wars history.
This chronology is a twentyeight year work in progress that will continually receive. Please help improve this list or discuss it on the talk page. As a star wars fan for over 30 years i have read many, many of the expanded universe books. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. Im really keen to keep this timeline focused as an original stories only thing to optimise its usefulness for people like me looking to follow through the star wars story in order. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook.
New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a. The ultimate guide to star wars legends books youtini. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity.