Readers will thrill to this epic tale of adventure set in the faraway, longago galaxy of star wars. The book, which centers on the wicked grand admiral thrawn, explores important issues in the star wars saga. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. A mysterious project was announced at nyccs lucasfilm publishing panel, along with information about episode ix novelization, and more star wars books. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. 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.
Star wars books the downloadable pdf timeline of the. One of the best parts of the recent star wars series has been the novelizations, which have done a lot of work to fill in the timelines and holes that the sequel trilogies cinematic efforts couldn. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Plif lives with marvel star wars stats and loads of fun pages.
It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to. Record which books youve read, and which ones you are dying to have on your shelf. Star trek timelines has been downloaded nearly 6 million times since its release in early 2016. Licensing was working with wizards of the coast to create a new star wars roleplaying game and game designer and star wars author bill. Marc thompson also did a live reading from the novel. Discover what to read next, check out the complete star wars book timeline, and record your collection using the youtini bookshelf. Recently launched website, provides fans with easytofollow timelines of popular fandoms. 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. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Founded in 1925, random house is the proud publishing house of the worlds most acclaimed storytellers, thought. Star wars was released on may 25, 1977, and first subtitled episode iv.
This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Colorfully illuminated with detailed illustrations and featuring a replica of amidalas treasured amulet, this keepsake jewelry box, hardcover book, and necklace is a fun gift for star wars fans of all ages. Please note that some books have multiple releases in hardback, such as the orignal. Fascinating study of the changes made to the original trilogy. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The complete star wars saga timeline updated fandom. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity.
It is not for ebooks, comics, short stories, insider stories, television episodes, video games, etc. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. Its a star wars book in the sense that it takes place in the star wars universe. The ultimate visual guide is stuffed full of illustrations, photos, and notes about the films settings, characters, and equipment, giving fans an even deeper understanding of the movie and its place within the greater star wars story. Oct 17, 2016 new website offers interactive chronological timelines of star wars media. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. The star wars timeline helps us define what is star wars canon. The book is set in two separate timelines, one during the clone wars and the other between seasons three and four of star wars. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon.
Thrawn, begins just as the clone wars have finished and concludes around the time of star wars rebels. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. Of particular note are the star wars timelines, for both the new canon and legends. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Release date for each book of the thrawn ascendancy trilogy delayed half a year. What is fascinating is it seems to point towards the new era of star wars storytelling beginning in september. Well consult the archives and give you a personalized recommendation from across the world of star wars books, delivered right to. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this. Rarely have been so enraptured by a star wars audiobook that i had to sit down and stop what i was doing just to listen to it. We read it most nights before bed mommy, lets read the timelines book. Sep 18, 2019 this may be my favorite book of the new canon. The clone wars materials that were produced from 2002 2008 were part of the official continuity now legends continuity of c. Dec 14, 2016 the empire might be trying to finish construction of their death star, but you can construct your own uwing starfighter when you get star wars.
Since 2014, various short stories have been published in star wars insider. Months before the first film hit theaters, the novelization of that film, penned by alan dean foster, was released by. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. You may be looking for star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook. Shortly after that the old universe of novels and comics known as the expanded universe, or eu was wiped away for a new canon, where this time everything will be equal and all the stories will matter.
Rogue one is coming up on the horizon like the death star approaching your planet, and so theres a good chance youre going to be at the movie theater starting december 16. Marvel comics is currently publishing an incanon star wars comic book. This list is organized by release date, and separated by year, as defined by lucas licensing. Appendices 3 appendix a understanding canon the star wars saga has been growing as a universe of storytelling in the public eye since 1976. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. However, like others that have failed with star wars material, the author attempts to change the rulesparameters of the sw universe and. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order.
Timeline adjustment for phasma, now known to take place just. The empire strikes back was released on may 21, 1980, also achieving wide financial and critical success. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Star wars books suggested reading timelines looking for suggestions or a solid listing of the good books written in the eu for both timelines. I bought this for my 9yearold son because he has a growing interest in history and geography. Jul 20, 2012 for those who have never heard of the holocron star wars continuity database, it is a database i was hired to create back in january 2000 for lucas licensings publishing department. Star wars infinities is a graphic novel trilogy published by dark horse comics from 2002 to 2004. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. But you should also make a stop at your local bookseller so you can bring the excitement of rogue one home with you, and weve got a whole uwing full of reading adventures for your entire rebel cell. For those who have never heard of the holocron star wars continuity database, it is a database i was hired to create back in january 2000 for lucas licensings publishing department licensing was working with wizards of the coast to create a new star wars roleplaying game and game designer and star wars author bill slavicsek at wizards and thendirectorofpublishing lucy autrey.
Beware though, if you havent yet read the book, spoilers are present. If youve ever wanted to read all of the new canon in chronological order. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. May 16, 2018 it is too early for publishing to know the title for the film and i would assume they will probably find out about the same time we do, if not when we find out via a sdcc announcement or something like that. Chronology of written star trek fiction a timeline of trek books, novels, and novelizations for more information about star trek books, try the official site, the psi phi database, the complete starfleet library, the lcars book database or the star trek novel rankings.
Random house is the proud publishing house of the worlds most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators. 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. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. Looking to put together the ultimate star wars hardback library. New website offers interactive chronological timelines of star wars media. Understanding the complex world of star wars publishing. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. At lastan analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the star wars saga star wars took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history. A new hope arrived in theaters in 1977, it didnt have an episode number or even a tag line.
Dec 15, 2015 to step into the world of star wars publishing is to enter a very particular universe, one with its own rules and language, a fanboyfangirl paradise that is complex and perplexing and about to grow even more so with the release of the seventh film star wars. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. May 28, 2018 welcome to fandoms complete incanon star wars saga timeline when star wars. We are gearing up to add the comics and graphic novels to our timelines and other sites as well and i can pop back over with those links when theyre ready. Lucasfilm publishing teases topsecret star wars project. In the novel, palpatine tests both thrawns loyalty and vaders remaining connection to his past. In the event that two works cover the exact same timeframe the one published first is read first. At present it primarily consists of visual material. 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. Five years ago star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system. The complete star wars novelization canon timeline aipt. History of star wars in timeline popular timelines.
Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. The release date timeline guide represents the complete works of hardback books. See where every star wars book falls in the timeline or use the list to pick your next book. On april 25, 2015, lucasfilm announced that moving forward all expanded universe works would be removed from star wars canon and now fall under the star wars legends label. The timelines of these series and characters which will be explored are sure to fill in many.
This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity. Star by star book 9 of new jedi order series dark journey book 10 of new jedi order series. This film was a sensation and became the most influential science fiction film in history. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. Sticking to the current storytelling universe cuts the number of star wars book options down. Well consult the archives and give you a personalized recommendation from across the world of star wars books, delivered right to your inbox. 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. Its an amazing compilation of histories of all sorts of things, from the history of mapmaking to the history of board games. Sep 23, 2018 star trek timelines has been downloaded nearly 6 million times since its release in early 2016. To step into the world of star wars publishing is to enter a very particular universe, one with its own rules and language, a fanboyfangirl paradise that is complex and perplexing and about to grow even more so with the release of the seventh film star wars.
Appendices 4 all of the licensed products that were released in this era were known as expanded universe materials or eu, while the official continuity that was meant to all fit together was a timeline that consisted of the films. Ya books, short stories, comic books, and video games of a canonical nature. All movies, tv series, novels, young adult and middlegrade books combined, comics, reference books, and short stories are listed here in their own categories. Oct 30, 2018 this is an incredibly interesting book. It tells a noncanon alternate version of each film in the original star wars trilogy in which a point of divergence occurs and changes the outcome of the story. Each individual infinities story is unrelated to the others and is set within the timeline of their original film. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. List of novels by release date wookieepedia fandom. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. C3pos big adventure was a childrens storybook published by scholastic in august 2000 as part of the star wars junior book series. I took the advice from this post and got lost stars as my first real take at a star wars book, having been a fan from since i was a little. Star wars datapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date list for star wars media in the official canon. I was practically in tears by the end, which also rarely happens for me. From that point on, all new works would be official canon.
A droid made out of spare parts can sometimes be a very helpful friend. 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 is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded. How palpatine really returned in the rise of skywalker. New to star wars books and dont know where to start. Just reply below or send us a message with a bit about the type of book youre looking for or the type of person youd like to gift a star wars book to, and well do the rest. Track your star wars collection with the youtini bookshelf. Im excited to announce the launch of our new website and source for all things star wars books. Anakin built c3po to help with housework, but c3po knows he can do much more. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. It is too early for publishing to know the title for the film and i would assume they will probably find out about the same time we do, if not when we find out via a sdcc announcement or something like that. From egmont uk, this book has the pieces and instructions to let you build a paper model of the newest ship in the rebel fleet.
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