The best star wars book reading order its a big galaxy out there for many fans of star wars who decide to read the books, the expanded universe generally referred to as the eu can appear much like wild space. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. A chronology of star wars games cheese talks to himself. Yet, despite that shared fondness for stories of the jedi. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. However, there are plenty of books right there in your bookstore. Lucasfilm updated the blog post that explains the correct order for the episodes with not only the chronological order of. This is the timeline of the star trek series and films in chronological order inuniverse. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. In order to help new fans get a clear look at the official star wars timeline, weve put together a list of the most central star wars books, comics, and games and detailed how they relate to. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy.
Star wars resistance place in the timeline revealed. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. The readers timeline is divided into eras, based on the film eras prequel, original trilogy, and sequel, at least until new eras for canon are established, if at all. This series explains much of sith philosophy, and provides the backstory for the rule of two. Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015.
Alan dean foster is an american author of fantasy and science fiction novels, who has to his credit a long list of hit novels. It is not, by any standard, meant to function as a timeline. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. This list does not include most young readers books or short novellas. After disneys acquisition of the star wars franchise, the entirety of the star wars exanded universe or eu was scrapped, and although not wholly forgotten, it is now firmly considered noncanonical. After the end of star wars rebels, fans wondered what era would be explored in the next inevitable animated series from lucasfilm. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
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. For example, to catch up on star wars, most fans recommend the release order of the movies, and not the canonical order. Maul was a forcesensitive dathomirian zabrak male and dark side warrior who served as the apprentice dark lord of the sith darth maul during the final years of the galactic republic and reigned as a crime lord during the rule of the galactic empire. Star wars movie series in chronological order by countronin created 30 may 2017 updated 5 months ago public i averaged the ratings of the titles that are actually out. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted.
The film stars harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, anthony daniels, and. 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. Plif lives with marvel star wars stats and loads of fun pages. Jun 27, 2015 so which star wars books are canon these days. Apr 04, 2000 condensed here in a little over 190 pages is the essential star wars chronology which ends precisely at the point that vector prime and the new jedi order begins, which is odd because the new jedi order began in 1999 and the essential star wars chronology was published in 2000. The star wars expanded universe timeline is a comprehensive chronology of every star wars story from 1977 to today, including exclusive. Tbones famous star wars site include cutscenes, scripts, and so much more. It is the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Finally, the darth bane trilogy is a great series from much earlier in the star wars timeline. What are the star wars novels in chronological order. A red saber, unsheathed in the 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. 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.
Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively. This is a simple list of all of the fulllength star wars novels to date, in chronological order of when the stories take place. Should you read star wars books in chronological order. 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. Please note that for movie adaptations, kids book refers to the junior novelizations, such as those published by scholastic, and that they are probably the closest.
Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. Each format has its own trends, with some exceptions. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics.
The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. But all timelines is all about canon, and is an exhaustive resource worth. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Lucasfilm clarifies the chronology of the clone wars. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. Most of clone wars takes place between the events of episode. The star wars franchise spans multiple generations across various media, from movies to video games, comic books, novels, and tv shows. 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 in between. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith.
Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. The film stars harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, anthony. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Basically, the del rey timeline is a star wars book lovers dream. Jjms great timeline and list of marvel appearances. Star wars books the downloadable pdf timeline of the. The force awakens february 2016, by unknown author approx. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with.
Star wars books march 6, 2012 the downloadable pdf timeline of the bantam and del rey novels has been updated on suvudu. Star wars order timeline 19772020 explained in 3 minutes. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. When disney announced dave filoni was producing star wars. Many of the older books are available digitally but not all of them, and for readers who want actual paper books, some of the legends titles are hard to find. List of star wars books in chronological order adinos blog. Condensed here in a little over 190 pages is the essential star wars chronology which ends precisely at the point that vector prime and the new jedi order begins, which is odd because the new jedi order began in 1999 and the essential star wars chronology was published in 2000. This chronological list of all known star wars audio books includes all novels, junior novelizations and graphic novels that have been recorded either as an abridged or unabridged audio book, or an audio drama. All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. Apr 27, 2020 the star wars franchise spans multiple generations across various media, from movies to video games, comic books, novels, and tv shows. The timeline of the history of the galaxy spans almost fourteen billion years, only a small fraction of which has seen the involvement of the races which currently inhabit the region. Is there an officialish complete chronological order. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories.
Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Lucasfilm updated the blog post that explains the correct order for the episodes with not only the chronological order of the content released, but. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories euonly material can be found in the individual eras this complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature. This is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows. Clone wars is a animated microseries that ran from november 7th, 2003 to march 25th, 2005 and aired a total of 25 episodes. Books whose stories overlap within the same timeline are listed in recommended reading order based on my own judgement. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. 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. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb.
This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline. It should include all of the known star wars books, not just the main novels including the entire timeline, from the origins of the sith in,000 bby to postnewjedi order books, all of the comics and all the games. The clone wars was notorious at times for not releasing episodes in chronological, and the clone wars legacy content, which has been released since the series went of the air in 20, is no different.
Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. Episode vii the force awakens, marketed as star wars. In under 3 minutes, follow the history of the releases of the star wars cinematic endeavors on a canon timeline is followed from the year 1977 to 2020. This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology.
The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. Jan 22, 2016 in under 3 minutes, follow the history of the releases of the star wars cinematic endeavors on a canon timeline is followed from the year 1977 to 2020. It was published on may 03, 2016, by del rey as part of journey to the force awakens. What is the chronological order of the star wars movies. How to watch the star wars movies in order digital trends. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. 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, and the force itself. In what order should i read star wars expanded universe. It should include all of the known star wars books, not just the main novels including the entire timeline, from the origins of the sith in,000 bby to postnewjediorder books, all of the comics and all the games. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. The list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories.
The son of mother talzin of the nightsisters, he was taken at a young age by the dark lord of the sith darth sidious, who anointed him his first. And, as a practical matter, chronological order isnt always the easiest way to go. He was born in new york city but was raised mainly in california. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. Lucasfilm clarifies the chronology of the clone wars legacy.
The star wars expanded universe contains stories in a variety of different formats. Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. Indeed, using read as shorthand is not entirely correct, since you cant read a tv show, video game or radio drama. All timelines has the correct viewing order of movies, tv.