Here is the new star wars canon timeline, which presents all of the disneyapproved star wars canon movies, tv shows, books, games in chronological order. These stories could have happened, but they arent part of star wars history. Star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared noncanon to the. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. The newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie. The legends timeline collects only hardback novels falling in the star wars legends category, all works since before the april 25th announcement since the original trilogy and prequel trilogy novels are important to the events in this timeline, they are also included with this listing. The star wars expanded universe timeline posts facebook. Notes regarding this timeline 2 legends from before the republic 4 legends from the old republic 5 legends from rise of the empire 8. After star wars was released, it became apparent that my storyhowever many films it took to tell was only one of thousands that could. Expanded universe fiction includes material from books, comics, tv specials and series, radio dramas.
In 2012, disney bought lucasfilm, adding another wrench to the works. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. The official canon includes all of the star wars films, star wars. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. The ultimate guide to star wars legends books youtini. This chronology follows the original and only canon of the star wars saga. The star wars legends timeline covers all of the material labelled as. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon.
It is derived from and includes most official star wars books, comic books, video. The best of the nowderelict star wars expanded universe in one timeline. George lucas blew up the galaxy, but i still remember it. It was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to. The force awakens, the expanded universe was no longer considered canon. Before lucas continued his epic saga with a trilogy of prequels, and before the latest trilogy was announced, the star wars legends existed as a means to expand on the star wars universe with novels, video games, and comic. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Because it is more complicated and confusing than that. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook.
These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. The expanded universe is a collection of star wars fiction compiled over the last 30 years. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. All were dutifully added into the star wars canon as part of the socalled expanded universe. The legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page.
The many reasons why lucasfilm decided to remove the expanded universe from star wars canon. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm officially revised and solidified the canon, stating that all previously released expanded universe works would be rebranded under the new star wars legends banner and considered noncanon, in order to ensure a flowing timeline with the. Plus, several welldeveloped characters had been introduced in non. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. He opened up that universe to be a creative space for other people to tell their own tales. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing.
There is a whole galaxy of books about star wars, hundreds of them, if were counting the eu expanded universe. However, when disney came along, they declared that the eu was all just legends told within the star. Before they were just legends, the star wars expanded universe wowed fans as much as the films did. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Star wars canon is the official continuity of the star wars saga. 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. When he created star wars, george lucas built a universe that sparked the imagination, and inspired others to create. Star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon.
His fandom with star wars comes from the countless pages of star wars books and novels. Useful for seeing where everything fits into the wider timeline and universe of the eu. The death of a certain character was too much for them to bear. Why do people seem to not get star wars legends is a. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity.
The expanded universe was a multitiered system of canonicity where the movies were the most canonical, and fan fictions were the least. The force awakens ushered in an entirely new generation of fans looking for more adventures in the galaxy far, far away, but with the whole issue of. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared non canon to the franchise in april 2014. Star wars adventures has joined the festivities with an exciting weekly series of comic books that explores all corners of the star wars universe, showing how choices both big and small ultimately shape the destinies of beloved characters, such as princess leia, rey, padme, ahsoka, and hera along with your soontobe favorites from the last. You may be looking for the canon timeline, or the inuniverse timeline of galactic history. They were always secondclass citizens in star wars canon, occupying a. Expanded universe changes star wars wiki guide ign. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon.
After george lucas concluded his original trilogy with return of the jedi, star wars fans didnt know when they would ever get new stories from the star wars 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 accepts workable elements from the du into the eu. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. 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. The clone wars that he was directly involved in to be the ultimate canon in the star wars. 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. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. We evaluate the new star wars expanded universe, and compare the new canon eu to star wars legends. Before lucas continued his epic saga with a trilogy of prequels, and before the latest trilogy was announced, the star wars legends existed as a means to expand on the star wars universe with novels, video games, and comic books. The issue of which aspects are canon was one of the most hotly debated. Expanded universe legends star wars wiki guide ign. This page collects only hardback novels falling in the star wars legends category, all works since before.
Knights or jedi apprentice, there are several series of books for younger readers. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. After star wars was released, it became apparent that my storyhowever many films it took to tellwas only one of thousands that could. Quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu. Star wars was a bloated, cheesy mess long before rian johnsons new film came along. It is a dark time in a galaxy far, far away when the parents of milo and lina graf are abducted by agents of the evil empire, the children must undertake a perilous journey across adventures in wild space. It used to be that all of the eu was considered canon unless directly contradicted by a movie.
Please visit our canon timeline hardback guide for an exclusive listing of canon material. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Still on the hunt for their kidnapped parents, milo and lina graf head to lothal in search of an ally. See, before disney took over, star wars had a huge amount of extra material novels, comics, etc. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors. The noncanon books and comic books helped fill the gaps between the movies. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity in order of the timeline. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The expanded universe is a term that encompasses any and all star wars stories outside of the. Zahns books, and hundreds of others, will be repackaged under the title star wars legends.
Canon material should be treated as the true source timeline material. All of the previously named expanded universe, together in one timeline. Star wars is the property of the walt disney company and is used here under fair use laws. This meant that events within a legends story may or may not have happened. Today, we take a close look at the star wars legends expanded universe, examining which books a new reader should check out, and how to start reading star wars expanded universe content including. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity. On april 25th, 2014 walt disney announced that all star wars characters, events, and locations that fall outside of the core six movies and the star wars. It was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to what happens in comic book series. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu, encompasses every one of the licensed, fictional background stories of the star wars universe, outside of the original six star wars films produced by george lucas and certain other material such as star wars. Disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. 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.
This is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the. For over 35 years, the expanded universe has enriched the star wars experience for fans seeking to continue the adventure beyond what is seen on the screen. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. In inuniverse chronology, the earliest works are the dawn of the jedi comics. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. Disney may be creating its own canon book universe now since they decided the original expanded universe is no longer canon, but that doesnt mean the books currently labeled legends should be forgotten. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and novels released in and after september 2014 beginning with star wars. Robert mullins wildly unique chronology project attempts to fuse the eu canon with disneys. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Disney didnt relaunch the series, they redefined ever.
A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. If youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars books or two. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check out this piece by a fellow rioter on where to start, but this list. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions.
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