Updated weekly with links to preorder so you can stay on top of the latest releases. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. The old republic chronological order book series listed in order.
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Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star. Star wars timeline, star wars chronology, star wars legends. This is a simple list of all of the fulllength star wars novels to date, in chronological order of when the stories take place. Star wars books timeline of books, novels, comics and short stories. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories. Empire had an erratic schedule and timeline so the issues are out of order. And now, with a new star wars trilogy about to come out, all that is about to change. Time will tell how these new tales will be integrated. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon.
Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything inbetween. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. Galaxys edge, which is also placed in 34 aby by a timeline shown at d23 2019. Dec 21, 2019 the rise of skywalker companion book adds big twist to landos final scene. Star wars is an epic space opera franchise created by american film producer, screenwriter and director george lucas. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini.
Oct 15, 2012 filled with fascinating historical comparisons and background that will take your experience of the star wars saga to a new level, star wars and history is an essential companion for every star wars fan. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. A crash of fate must therefore also be set in 34 aby. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. But then strange things start happening, leading the. The timeline operates on an interactive basis, as users are able to scroll across the timeline and discover where each novel is situated in the current canon timeline. Books whose stories overlap within the same timeline are listed in recommended reading order based on my own judgement. This reading order contains all the necessary issues to enjoy the star wars comics by dark horse. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. The rise of skywalker novel, poe dameron, general leia organa, rey, and finn must struggle to rebuild the resistance after their defeat at the hands of the first order in star wars. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars.
A star wars timeline the major moments that took us from the phantom menace to the rise of skywalker. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc. 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. In december 2011, the book was mentioned to be pushed back again to a release. Essential guides pablo hidalgo, chris trevas, jeff carlisle, brian rood, darren tan, joe corroney on. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline.
Fallen order with respawns aaron contreras following the games thrilling ea play demo, its narrative lead sits down with to talk lightsaber combat, companion droids, and creating a brand new story. Euonly material can be found in the individual eras. Regardless, the star wars expanded universe chronology celebrates the return of star wars to the big screen, and looks forward to the future of fullcanon storytelling. The jedi and their traveling companions find refuge on what appears to be an abandoned space station. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between 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. This list does not include most young readers books or short novellas. The clone wars battle tales is a canon trade paperback that collects the fivepart comicbook series star wars adventures. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. It included data about the prequel trilogy only since the essential chronology.
Zeb to the rescue is a world of reading level 1 youngreaders book in the star wars rebels series that was released on august 5, 2014. 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. The phantom menace lucasfilm has divided their titles into different eras with symbols designating such. Every star wars legends story, whether novel, comic or short story was written. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon.
This book is the romcom of star wars books as it follows the romance between princess leia and. 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. 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. This complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. From ancient egypt and the roman empire to the french revolution and the vietnam war, star wars and history explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and villains. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy.
The best star wars book release schedule in the galaxy. Del rey launched an online interactive star wars books timeline so you can see where the adult star wars books fall in relation to each other and the films. This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. The companion was penned by longtime star wars authority and lucasfilm story group member pablo hidalgo. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. Star wars comics companion by ryder windham and daniel wallace. Del rey releases digitized timeline of star wars novels. Gon 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. The star wars chronological companion shared a post. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created.
Exclusive behindthescenes facts and anecdotes about authors. 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. Episode i, in a stunning novel sure to captivate legions of readers. The essential readers companion spans the entire galaxy of. The rise of skywalker companion book helps landos final. Given the number of authors that have written into the star wars canon, and given how many stories have been crammed into the timeline, there are shockingly few errors in continuity within the star wars universe. The story will also explore how han and chewie came to be companions. See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Attack of the clones chapter s 12 scholasticborders exclusive the life and legend of obiwan kenobi chapter four. The rise of skywalker companion book adds big twist to landos final scene. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook.
Should you read star wars books in chronological order. The essential readers companion is a 2012 publication. The essential readers companion star wars star wars. The legendary motion picture star wars has spawned two bigscreen sequels and three prequels. Supplemented with the timeline, del rey posted a short announcement about the online system on the star wars books facebook page. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. A crash of fate takes place months after the hosnian cataclysm, which is dated to 34 aby by star wars. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside. Here is our subreddit plan for a timeline of how long these. Return to a time of great upheaval in the galaxy, the final years of the republic, in this anthology based on the beloved animated series. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. 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. Time will tell how these new tales will be integrated into the timeline, or whether an allnew timeline will be required.
Consequently this list does not include journals, graphic novels, or comic books. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. You may be looking for star wars novels by realworld release dates. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Tarkin is also a great choice, provides great background to imo the most evil character in star wars. Map illustrator modi went beyond the original outer rim territories map included in the book, and actually mapped out the sectors of this enormous expanse of the galaxy. Soon luke, han, princess leia, and their faithful companions will be forced to flee, scattering in.
Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. A number of new novels and comics have been added to multiple sections of the chronology all marked with asterisks. In this level 1 early reader, sabine takes on an entire team of stormtroopers and adds her colorful mark to an imperial tie fighter. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Unlike most creators you see on this site, george lucas has never written a star wars novel, but instead commissioned dozens and dozens of other writers such as john jackson miller, kevin j. Del rey releases digitized timeline of star wars novels the. 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. West end games the star wars expanded universe timeline. Dec 15, 2015 given the number of authors that have written into the star wars canon, and given how many stories have been crammed into the timeline, there are shockingly few errors in continuity within the star wars universe. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.