May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. 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. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. When authors and editors fail to maintain continuity and one story contradicts another, the general rule is to preserve the older, preexisting story, save for certain exceptions. Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe. It covers the original trilogy and the prequel trilogy, as well as the expanded universe as depicted in the novels and videogames. The star wars expanded universe timeline posted by anthony on march 28, 2004. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown.
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. All star wars fans are welcome here, but this is a proexpanded universe site, and as such, there is a zero tolerance policy for eubashing. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. This is the complete star wars encyclopedia published in 2008, and provides information on anything and everything to do with star wars up until that date. A guide to the star wars universe is a reference book based on the star wars franchise published by del rey. From the press release regarding the new disney vs legends canon now, with an exciting future filled with new cinematic installments of star wars, all aspects of star wars storytelling moving forward will be connected. A complete history of the star wars universe, part ii. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the thrawn books by timothy zahn, the good the xwing books, the bad the jedi. Creators of new star wars entertainment have full access to the rich content of the expanded universe. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. For the reader to be able to fully enjoy the vast, interconnected web that is the star wars expanded universe, story and continuity must remain paramount. What was real, not myths, legends or fabrications a polite word for lies. This site is best viewed at monitor resolution 1024 x 768.
A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Theres no indication the brodo asogi are exceptionally longlived and even in the long timeline of the star wars universe, 100,000 years is so a long time that it makes no sense planning on anything that far out. This time, thea tackles a subject close to her heart. Its characters are modeled after figures in arthurian legends and other major works such as the. But the press release announcing the decision is an iron fist in a velvet glovethe corporate parent cracking down on. Instead, they would spring from the imagination of other writers. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline.
The legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page. It removed the entirety of the expanded universe from canon. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. Which brings us to one of crichtons mostdiscussed books, 1999s timeline. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. The first edition was published in 1984 and written by raymond l. Nov 18, 2015 other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a 1978 spinoff novel by author alan dean foster. 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 new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them.
Star by star book 9 of new jedi order series dark journey book 10 of new jedi order series. So theres no reason to assume a long life for the species or factoring in timedilation or anything else that would indicate the. Jan 10, 20 when i started reading star wars books at the tender age of tenorso, there werent so many that i couldnt catch up to what was out there. May 05, 2016 may the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Almost as soon as there were star wars films, there were star wars novels. 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. N books would like to present the star wars expanded universe timeline by joe bongiorno, who is also a member of the star wars fanboy association briefly, a more detailed essay on the sites origin is published here. It is significant that the activities of these groups were intertwined from the beginning with a new dawn, which was written by john jackson miller as a tiein to. Its actual language is quite a bit softer, temporizing that the eu is not being discarded, just changed.
See the complete star wars universe series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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. Why it matters and the danger it faces after star wars was released, it became apparent that my storyhowever many films it took to tellwas only one of thousands that could be told about the characters who inhabit its galaxy. The star wars expanded universe is conveniently divided into to six eras. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever io9. Taking place over 19 books, three short stories, and three online novellas, the huge event saw multiple characters from the main star wars canon and expanded universe teaming up to fight the invaders. In 2012, disney bought lucasfilm, adding another wrench to the works.
The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in the star wars eu under the. When he created star wars, george lucas built a universe that sparked the imagination, and inspired others to create. He opened up that universe to be a creative space for other people to tell their own tales. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books. But when a person who traveled to an alternate universe was able to leave a help me. How the abandoned star wars expanded universe inspired. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. Robert mullins wildly unique chronology project attempts to fuse the eu canon with disneys. Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star. Expanded universehan solo and the lost legacy august 12, 1980 gripping his blaster, gallandro smirked. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades.
The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. The alliance to save the star wars legends, expanded universe page was created on september 2, 2014, the day that lucasfilms first canon star wars novel, a new dawn, was released. Dec 23, 2015 fans of the star wars expanded universe the spinoff novels and comic books that were pushed out of canon last year might have found star wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Most citizens of the star wars galaxy are probably totally. Traitor 2002 the peak of the new jedi order, and where the purpose of its overall narrative arc. Originally, lucasfilm tracked the narrative content of the expanded universe in story bibles.
This was the first crichton novel i read, which is probably to his advantage. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it noncanon to the franchise. This spinoff material is licensed and moderated by lucasfilm, though during his involvement with the franchise george lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. The force awakens is a new beginning for the storied franchise, its a painful reminder of something else. The star wars universe book series by multiple authors includes books knights of the old republic campaign guide star wars roleplaying game, star wars jedi vs. If you arent strapped back in precisely 37 hours after your visit begins, youll miss the quantum bus back to 1999 and be stranded in a civil war, caught between.
The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. Oct 03, 2000 because the star wars universe this guide covers is as vast and populated as george lucas galaxy far, far away, its impossible for even the most prolific researcherwriter to keep up with all the new additions as books, games, collectibles and even animated episodes appear almost on a monthly basis. This piece marks the second of our fourpart coverage of this galactic history, chronicling a much more specific time in star wars history. 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. A complete history of the star wars universe, part i. In 2000, lucasarts lead tester leland chee was hired as continuity database administrator for lucas licensing, and developed a database of franchise continuity based in part on 1998s encyclopedic star wars. Continuing our series of highlighting a unique and interesting eu website, tf. Dec 17, 2015 if so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. The books alphabetically detail fictional people, places, things, and events in the. A complete history of the star wars universe, part ii the. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook.
Ranking the major villains of the star wars universe. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. Velasco, while a second edition was published in 1994, written by bill slavicsek, who later also wrote a third edition, published in 2000. Michael crichtons new novel opens on the threshold of the twentyfirst century. Alan dean foster got the ball rolling, ghostwriting the first films adaptation for george lucas, as well as penning a sequel, splinter of the minds eye. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe io9. Simply put, star wars timeline gold is the result of over 15 years of dedication to learning what happened when, in the star wars saga. Top star wars novels 94 books meet your next favorite book.
Timeline comparison a guide on the chronology of star wars books. 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. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. Jul 10, 2017 where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books new star wars canon the new star wars canon novels top star wars novels star wars novels adult star wars the new canon star. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. The expanded universe 8 july, 2014 0 2 when disney announced the old star wars eu was no longer canon, fans cried like the billions of lives lost on alderaan when vader blew up the planet with the death star. N books would like to present the star wars expanded universe timeline by joe bongiorno, who is also a member of the star wars fanboy association. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. But these were not stories that i was destined to tell. Past, present, and future in this special look at the star wars expanded universe, many of lucasfilms brightest talents and authors discuss the legacy and exciting future of the companys comics, books, and videogames. More than 30 years of novel, toy, game, and comic book. Novels covering the exploits of han solo and lando calrissian soon followed, ushering in what would come to be called the star wars expanded universe. However in april 2014, with the knowledge that the new sequel trilogy was not beholden to events created in the expanded universe, lucasfilm announced that, going forward, everything in the star wars expanded universe would be rebranded star wars legends and a new canonical universe would be created.
So it is possible that disney will bring more legends material into canon indeed, disney has introduced grand admrial thrawn into canon. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Dec 10, 2016 the star wars universe has a long and storied history full of adventure. Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. As a result, the company made a swift and decisive move that guts what star wars meant for many fans. I enjoyed this book so well that i give it as many as 4 stars.
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