Expanded universe legends star wars wiki guide ign. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. 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. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Useful for seeing where everything fits into the wider timeline and universe of the eu. It used to be that all of the eu was considered canon unless directly contradicted by a movie. These novels were officially declared noncanon to the star wars franchise in april 2014. George lucas blew up the galaxy, but i still remember it. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded. 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. The legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page.
The best of the nowderelict star wars expanded universe in one timeline. Star wars canon is the official continuity of the star wars saga. The noncanon books and comic books helped fill the gaps between the movies. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. 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. Zahns books, and hundreds of others, will be repackaged under the title star wars legends. Disney didnt relaunch the series, they redefined ever. 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. Episode i the phantom menace, lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional era with symbols designating such. The many reasons why lucasfilm decided to remove the expanded universe from star wars canon.
This is a timeline for all star wars media considered canonical in the. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. After star wars was released, it became apparent that my storyhowever many films it took to tellwas only one of thousands that could. You may be looking for the canon timeline, or the inuniverse timeline of galactic history. The death of a certain character was too much for them to bear. This page collects only hardback novels falling in the star wars legends category, all works since before. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors.
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. All were dutifully added into the star wars canon as part of the socalled expanded universe. 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 was renamed star wars legends, and considered sort of an alternate timeline to the main events of the star wars saga, similar to. Expanded universe changes star wars wiki guide ign. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. The clone wars that he was directly involved in to be the ultimate canon in the star wars. However, when disney came along, they declared that the eu was all just legends told within the star. Robert mullins wildly unique chronology project attempts to fuse the eu canon with disneys. In 2012, disney bought lucasfilm, adding another wrench to the works. Star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared noncanon to the. 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. 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.
Please visit our canon timeline hardback guide for an exclusive listing of canon material. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. 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. They were always secondclass citizens in star wars canon, occupying a. Plus, several welldeveloped characters had been introduced in non. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. The force awakens, the expanded universe was no longer considered 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. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. The expanded universe was a multitiered system of canonicity where the movies were the most canonical, and fan fictions were the least. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Why do people seem to not get star wars legends is a. 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.
Expanded universe fiction includes material from books, comics, tv specials and series, radio dramas. Star wars legends, formerly known as the expanded universe abbreviated eu. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. Star wars was a bloated, cheesy mess long before rian johnsons new film came along. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and novels released in and after september 2014 beginning with star wars. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline. The expanded universe is a collection of star wars fiction compiled over the last 30 years.
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. See, before disney took over, star wars had a huge amount of extra material novels, comics, etc. Before they were just legends, the star wars expanded universe wowed fans as much as the films did. 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. 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. The ultimate guide to star wars legends books youtini. These stories could have happened, but they arent part of star wars history. Notes regarding this timeline 2 legends from before the republic 4 legends from the old republic 5 legends from rise of the empire 8. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. The expanded universe is a term that encompasses any and all star wars stories outside of the. 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. 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.
There is a whole galaxy of books about star wars, hundreds of them, if were counting the eu expanded universe. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity. 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. The official canon includes all of the star wars films, star wars. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions. This chronology follows the original and only canon of the star wars saga. Knights or jedi apprentice, there are several series of books for younger readers. Because it is more complicated and confusing than that. After star wars was released, it became apparent that my storyhowever many films it took to tell was only one of thousands that could. 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. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity.
It is derived from and includes most official star wars books, comic books, video. Still on the hunt for their kidnapped parents, milo and lina graf head to lothal in search of an ally. 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. The star wars expanded universe timeline posts facebook.
His fandom with star wars comes from the countless pages of star wars books and novels. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. 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. New star wars canon timeline in chronological order. Disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. If youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars books or two. He opened up that universe to be a creative space for other people to tell their own tales.
Canon material should be treated as the true source timeline material. This meant that events within a legends story may or may not have happened. All of the previously named expanded universe, together in one timeline. 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. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. The official canon does not include the expanded universe, which is now considered a separate continuity and referenced under the legends label.
If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded. In inuniverse chronology, the earliest works are the dawn of the jedi comics. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Star wars is the property of the walt disney company and is used here under fair use laws.
The newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars 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 accepts workable elements from the du into the eu. We evaluate the new star wars expanded universe, and compare the new canon eu to star wars legends.
Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. 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. 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. The star wars legends timeline covers all of the material labelled as. When he created star wars, george lucas built a universe that sparked the imagination, and inspired others to create. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an.
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