The novels ride the reignited star wars craze sparked by the release of star wars, episode vii in 2015. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The new jedi order book series by multiple authors includes books vector prime, dark tide. Xwing is a tenbook series of star wars novels by michael a. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Celebrate the return of the animated series with some of the best lines from ahsoka, rex, and many more. These arent in chronological order, nor are they in any ranking. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. This article is about star wars books by inuniverse chronological order.
Bloodline by claudia grey honestly, one of the best star wars books ever written, and my personal favorite, featuring a 40something leia and a lot of the political leadin to the force awakens. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars. With more than 50 audiobooks, this series has created a fascinating new cast of side characters and stories that will continue to grow as long as the star wars fan base keeps demanding more adventures.
Star wars legends series found in space opera for decades, the legends novels have expanded the universe of star wars in novels as varied and vibrant as the planets and star systems that compose this epic saga. The official comic book adaptation of the first chapter in the epic saga of star wars. New york times bestseller set between the events of return of the jedi and the force awakens, the neverbeforetold story that began with star wars. 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. The new jedi order series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion. The cestus deception and jedi trial were originally placed later in the period. These stories, part of the official star wars canon, will be told throughout the final months of 2015, leading up to the release of the force awakens on december 18. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Despite clashing somewhat with the timeline of earlier clone wars stories, these books were eventually worked into the legends timeline by the essential readers companion. Stackpoles contributions cover the adventures of a new rogue squadron formed by wedge antilles, while allstons focus on wraith squadron, another creation of antilles. A totally math poster collection, this sturdy paperback houses 20 removable, frameable prints of the very best artwork from across the entire george lucascurated star wars art series. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books dookus secret army star wars. Years before luke skywalker would clash with darth vader, turmoil has engulfed the galactic republic. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. The high republic will be a series of stories, covering both traditional books and comics that will tell the story of a part of the star wars universe that we have never seen before. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars detours, an unaired american cgianimated comedy series, may or may not eventually be released as lucasfilm is still sitting on it. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, star wars. Jan 31, 2019 as we prepare to make our first pilgrimage to the fringes of wild space and journey to the planet of batuu, when star wars. Star wars workbooks book series 16 books from book 1. The ewan mcgregor obiwan kenobi disney plus series is said to be titled old ben, with additional rumors offering that a young luke skywalker is being cast. Knights of the old republic video gamehave combined their storytelling talents and cuttingedge technology for an innovative new massively multiplayer online roleplaying game that allows players to create their own personal star wars adventure 3,500 years before the rise of darth vader.
Enjoy the magical world of disney, including marvel, star wars, pixar and more. A new hope this was added for the april 10th, 1981 rerelease came out after the book b. Best star wars books 411 books goodreads share book. The clone wars follows the republics clone army in their struggle against count dookus separatist forces, and features fanfavorite characters like anakin skywalker, obiwan kenobi, ahsoka tano, and darth maul. How many books are in the original star wars series. The thrawn trilogy written by timothy zahn consists of three novels published between the years 1991 and 1993. Footage of the new series was shown during the star wars celebration panel, and a few months later a trailer bearing close comparison to that footage was released during disneys d23 event. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with new villains and heroes, sith lords and jedi knights. A series of books and comics that feature content related to the film star wars episode vii the force awakens. The original tiein novel series to the clone wars animated series has not been adopted into the new canon, even though the tv series has. The 10 best star wars legends books, ranked screenrant. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them.
We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. The first novel among the trilogy is the heir to the empire, which was published by the bantam spectra publishing house in the year 1991. Galaxys edge opens at disneyland resort and walt disney world resort later this year, theres a galaxy of books and comics coming to shelves featuring stories that intersect with the inhabitants of the farflung world. Ask any star wars fan who the bestand most prolificwriter is for the series, and almost all will tell you its timothy zahn. This books excels by giving a fresh take on the star wars story fans already know and love.
As we prepare to make our first pilgrimage to the fringes of wild space and journey to the planet of batuu, when star wars. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Mar 09, 2020 two different comic book series have been officially confirmed as part of the high republic, the simply titled star wars. If your desire to get better acquainted with star wars lit has been sparked by the upcoming release of the rise of skywalker, this is the list for you. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy.
Dec 14, 2017 star wars the clone wars series book 2 wild space audiobook yen valois. Clone wars season 7 gets released february 2020, with a potential season 8. Featuring detailed illustrations of the fascinating aliens and creatures that fill the star wars universe, this collectible gift book is a musthave for fans across the galaxy. This list does not include most young readers books or short novellas. I am an illustrator and tattooer from westbrook, maine. When is the mandalorian star wars tv series released on. These movies had blown up the spellings and the films top years in a row and they were an incredible production of the late 70s. The best star wars books to read first a getting started guide. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and. Shadows of the empire successfully told a story set after esb and before rotj about the rebels attempt to rescue han from boba fetts clutches. The new video series from the star wars show lets you ask your burning. The star wars trilogy is one of the famous series of book that created such a powerful pellicle as the star wars movies. The emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by star wars. The first star wars novel was published in 1976 in the decades since, dozens of books set in the galaxy far, far away have been released, stories for all ages starring the likes of luke. The original movies each had one novelization, so you had the same number of novels as you did movies 3. Heir to the empire, kicking off the enormous expanded universe. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Episode ii attack of the clones is nearing its boiling point, as the dauntless separatist forces continue their assault on the. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. I will list the comic series as they take place throughout the movie timeline all movies will be in bold. The force has indeed awakened with our stunning, banthasized collection of star wars brilliance, featuring the musthave titles ahead of the release of the rise of skywalker. Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of chuck wendigs bestselling trilogy. Complete order of star wars books in publication order and chronological order.
The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Bioware and lucasartscreators of the hugely popular star wars. The old republic english general discussion offtopic book series not star wars reply. Star wars the clone wars series book 2 wild space audiobook yen valois. Claudia gray is among the elite star wars authors when it comes to crafting compelling stories. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series. The canon book timeline, i will try to make this easy to follow.
Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. The mandalorian season 2 already confirmed for fall 2020, with additional rumors offering several established characters from the skywalker saga movies will make appearances during the shows second season. I currently tattoo at dark harbor tattoo society in the old port, portland, me, but i do freelance illustration on a regular basis. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates.
This trilogy is the keystone of the entire expanded. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Splinter of the minds eye was written as a potential sequel in case they had to do. 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.
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