The criticallyacclaimed thrawn trilogy remains one of the best star wars novels of all time. Im looking for a chronological order of all of star wars books, comics and games a. Some cancelled the clone wars episodes were adapted into canon books and comics in the clone wars legacy multimedia project. Author john jackson millers next novel will be a preceding chapter to the star wars rebels tv.
This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. It was written by emil fortune and illustrated by tim mcdonagh this book is rather. Sith the skywalker saga web series adaptation of the star wars prequel trilogy and original trilogy, star wars. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. While mace windu and palpatine are noted as dead, the wording for fett just says he fell into the pit, reiterating the theme of the new disney canon that hes still neither dead nor. Encompassing the entire star wars canon, including all the. 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. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. New books released in direct collaboration with lucasfilm have potential to become canon, as well. Dec 25, 2015 the entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. Kieron gillian, the answer is that all new star wars comics are part of the main canon, at the same level as the theatrical films and the star wars.
My top 10 star wars canon books these are excluding all legends eu books and im also not including the novelizations of the films. It was written by emil fortune and illustrated by tim mcdonagh this book is. 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. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. I am not the owner of any of the content in this video other. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. The essential atlas is a galaxyspanning trove of vital statistics and information ranging from the astronomical and geographical systems, sectors, oversectors, and regions to the historical and political the sith empire and the great hyperspace war. Some of the information was new to me as it contains events from the new canon that started in 2012. 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 galactic maps represents a funny era in the star wars canon. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. Take a look at the list table of star wars official canon books.
Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that connect the time periods between g and t canon properties. The thrawn novel details the events that led to thrawns rise to power. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso. Shaak tis death is apparently confirmed in the galactic atlas, according to wookieepedia.
Is there an officialish complete chronological order. 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. The galactic atlas, illustrated by tim mcdonagh in superb full colour, covers everything from alderaan and naboo to tatooine and yavin 4, taking in the epic stories, strange creatures and glorious vistas of the entire saga. August 18th, 2009 saw the publication of one of the most eagerly awaited star wars reference books, star wars. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. The lucasfilm story group coordinates all new stories, including the films, to prevent contradictions between them. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014.
List of canon books that have been recorded or may soon be recorded. Encompassing the entire star wars canon, including all the films, and the clone wars television series, plus the novels, comic books, video games, and more, this volume is packed with dozens of detailed maps and charts, as well as pertinent data and accompanying facts on the empire. The phantom menace 1999, by terry brooks 32 bby a attack of the clones. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house. The films, novelizations, comic books, newspaper comic strips, radio dramas, and spinoff novels were produced, but no standards of canon were set by george lucas or lucasfilm. This era contains stories taking place within 32 and 7 years before star wars episode iv. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Thenpresident of lucas licensing, howard roffman, estimated that there were more than 65 million star wars books in print. Written by daniel wallace and jason fry, with illustrations by ian fullwood, modi, chris reiff and chris trevas, this 244page book published by del rey was years in the making, and is the most exhaustive and detailed attempt ever to map the star wars galaxy. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. An illustrated atlas of the star wars universe was revealed early online in a fan sites tweet. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page.
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. 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. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. Are the marvel star wars legends comic books canon. Explore a galaxy far, far away in this stunning guide to the worlds of star wars. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends.
As to the status of new material, according to the writer of the darth vader comics serial. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. 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. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. Stream star wars new canon book club, a playlist by the19 from desktop or your mobile device. Star wars the essential atlas by daniel wallace, jason fry. 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. Thrawn is one of the most iconic characters for star wars fans who read the books. The newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014. In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line with the original films which. Mar 23, 2019 not all star wars books were created equally, though. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series.
Long story short, its the official star wars history. As the title implies, the empire is part of the legends continuity, which is confirmed as noncanon. The visual encyclopedia is a virtual museum in a book. He said, the books are a way of extending the fantasy of star wars.
Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. Take a stunning visual tour of star wars with dks comprehensive pictorial guide to the galaxy far, far away. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for his trilogy of books after return. Encompassing the entire star wars canon, including all the films and the clone wars television series, plus the novels, comic books, video games, and more. Get ready to expand your knowledge of jedi, sith, and the rest of the galaxy. After the force awakens, multiple films have been released, including spinoffs rogue one 2016 and solo. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego. However, we never get to know much about thrawn or where he came from. Encompassing the entire star wars canon, including all the films, and the clone wars television series, plus the novels, comic books, video games, and more. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for.
Lauded star wars author james luceno returns to pen an intense tale of ambition and betrayal that sets the stage for rogue one. There are plenty that are better than others, so were ranking the 10 best star wars canonical books. According to wookieepedia, this is a collection of old eu comics star wars. If you read the original trilogy novelizations, they make some departures from on. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for. Ideally, im looking for an official list which includes all the recent works e. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. The star wars atlas is a musthave book for any enthusiastic star wars fan to. Written by daniel wallace and jason fry, with illustrations by ian fullwood, modi, chris reiff and chris trevas, this 244page book published by. The fictional universe of the star wars franchise features multiple planets and moons. While only the feature films and selected other works are considered canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisition of lucasfilm by the walt disney company, some canon planets were first named or explored in works from the non canon star wars expanded universe, now rebranded star wars legends. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing.
Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Tells great stories as well as gives you cartoon pics of all the movies and canon. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them.
When the star wars saga began, there was no formal organization of 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. From lightsabers to beasts to food and clothing, star wars. Explore beautiful galleries with more than 2,500 images, and discover facts about star wars culture, science, and geography. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. The official star wars canon consists of the six released star wars theatrical feature films, the star wars animated film and television series the clone wars and star wars rebels, and every other material released after april 25, 2014, unless otherwise stated by lucasfilm.
New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. While only the feature films and selected other works are considered canon to the franchise since the 2012 acquisition of lucasfilm by the walt disney company, some canon planets were first named or explored in works from the noncanon star wars expanded universe, now rebranded star wars legends. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered. Star wars franchise, and has deemed this information not to be canon giving it a. Although i first saw this book shelved in the childrens star wars section in a. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. As of 2004, over 1,100 star wars titles had been published, including novels, comics, nonfiction, and magazines. Encompassing the entire star wars canon, including all the films, and the clone wars television series, plus the novels, comic books, video. 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.
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