What is the best order to binge watch all nine star wars. The best star wars books and comics of the disney era. In the del rey star wars books panel today editoratlarge shelly shapiro hinted that in aaron allstons upcoming xwing. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. It chronicles the origins of grand admiral thrawn, a popular character originating from the star wars legends line of works, which were declared noncanon to the franchise after lucasfilm redefined star wars continuity in april 2014. The canon timeline collects only hardback novels falling under the new star wars canon since the april 25th announcement. What to read as you wait for new clone wars episodes. Random house, who publishes these new disneysanctioned star wars novels under their del rey books imprint, has installed a timeline on. This reboot cleaned up the entire timeline, with at the time of the announcement only the 6 movies and the clone wars cartoon film and television series now existing as official canon.
In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. And in 2014, to much fan protest, they were designated noncanon. 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. March 2015, heir to the jedi, kevin hearne, del rey books, 0 aby, yes. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. 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.
Apr 03, 2012 a comprehensive timeline of the various novels, comics, television, and other media that make up the star wars universe. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. The following post contains major spoilers for star wars 7. Supplemented with the timeline, del rey posted a short announcement about the online system on the star wars books facebook page. Precipice by john jackson miller an ebook novella lost tribe of the sith. Star wars books comics del rey lucasfilm disney marvel marvel comics watch it nerds clone. Back in 1999, when the publishing rights to star wars books changed hands from ballentine to del rey, the new. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. The origins of the jedi are being explored for the first time in fiction with the new dawn of the jedi series. Oct 06, 2019 yet for all the content star wars fans consume, there are always more expanded universe booksboth predisney legends and postdisney canonfor readers of all ages to check out.
Darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full. Though there was a star wars novelization published by del rey who still produce and publish canon star wars books to this day, the first widely recognized eu book is splinter of the minds. Whatever it takes, and whoever must fall, nath is a survivor. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Apr 25, 2014 the future star wars novels from disney publishing worldwide and del rey books will now be part of the official star wars canon as reflected on upcoming tv and movie screens. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away.
Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games. They began as an imprint of ballantine books in 1977. Yet for all the content star wars fans consume, there are always more expanded universe booksboth predisney legends and postdisney canonfor readers of all ages to check out. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy of.
Thrawn also known simply as thrawn is a star wars novel by timothy zahn, published on april 11, 2017 by del rey books. After disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the official star wars canon was reset. I am a fan who loves to read book after book, which is at a whopping 114 star wars novels, filling my brain with a huge amount of information surrounding the star wars universe. Some of the best star wars in years is happening in. Basically, the del rey timeline is a star wars book lovers dream. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. The book is set for a hardcover and ebook release on september 2, 2014. His easy demeanor makes nath tensent mistakable for a common starport lunkhead, but dont be fooled. Unified canon for upcoming star wars expanded universe novels. And according to episode ix director colin trevorrow, shes also a key character for the entire star wars universe. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. The main star wars book, in both iterations it recently relaunched to reorient its timeline, now taking place immediately after empire strikes back, having first launched in 2014 as being set.
Del rey releases digitized timeline of star wars novels. Every star wars fan has a dream of owning a rare piece of star wars history. Were extremely excited to kick off this new strategy with del rey books. Young adult books can be found on their own ya books page. From several years ago, at a star wars celebration in orlando, when this exceedingly kind gentleman visited us to inquire about the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise. Right now, the star wars canon timeline is the first 6 movies, plus whatever. What are the star wars novels in chronological order. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Loyal proponent of the republic and trusted ally of the jedi order. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date. Please upgrade your browser to experience the site.
In case you were worried that alphabet squadron was missing a scoundrel from the team, meet ywing pilot nath tensent. Our host of imprintsincluding ballantine bantam dell, del reyspectra, the dial press, lucasbooks, the modern. 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. That problem, one that drove episode vii director j. 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. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Jason fry disney lucasfilm press book 1 of the star wars rebels. The newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014. Abrams crazy, is a misleading one because rey daisy ridley is the star of star wars. Disney publishing, del rey doing new star wars novels. She comes across bb8 in the desert and reluctantly takes him in after chasing off the alien critter trying to claim him for resale on junkyard ebay. Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content.
Jun 28, 20 the del rey star wars action team wants you. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Feb 26, 2020 its been a while since the star wars books rebooted, or were rebranded like this. The future star wars novels from disney publishing worldwide and del rey books will now be part of the official star wars canon as reflected on upcoming tv and movie screens. Unlike most large franchises, the current storytelling universe for star wars, a. Oct 30, 2012 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. Mercy kill summer 2012 there would be 2 wraith squadrons but that neither. The idea, obviously, is to show where each takes places. Books fiction graphic novels novel timeline young adult novels short story timeline free official stories ingalaxy ingalaxy reference rpg sourcebooks nonfiction behind the scenes biographies collecting unofficial books other media star wars audiobooks star wars dvds.
A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to. 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. Insider and other uncollected short stories from 2014 2017. Del rey books from a certain point of view celebrating 40 years of star wars, this anthology collects 40 short stories by some of the most acclaimed names in scifi, including award winners ken. Ryder windham disney lucasfilm press 5 bby september 2014 a new dawn. Star wars novel timeline from old republic era to legacy. Stay current on everything star wars with this growing timeline. 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. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars. For me, this book is the book that started my love to read.
Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline. 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. Published on feb 19, 2014 the podcast star wars bookworms is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with a big book giveaway with the help of our friends at del rey books. Disney and del rey announce new unified canon for upcoming. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The journal of master gnostdural chronicle books chapter eight. Apr 25, 2014 disney, del rey to launch new star wars book line. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions. 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.
Star wars rebels and more at san diego comiccon 2014 updated. Release date hardcover hidden release date countdown. This novel serves as a prequel to the animated series rebels. 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. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. Two more star wars novels from del rey and disney are also set. After almost a year of waiting and speculation, del rey has finally revealed details of its project luminous publishing project. Time will tell how these new tales will be integrated into the timeline, or whether an allnew timeline will be required. On the final day of star wars celebration chicago in april 2019.
Feb 19, 2014 published on feb 19, 2014 the podcast star wars bookworms is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with a big book giveaway with the help of our friends at del rey books. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the. Back in 1999, when the publishing rights to star wars books changed hands from ballentine to del rey, the new series was rebranded as star wars. I created an uptodate 2020 canon novel timeline del rey format including ya novels and upcoming releases 145. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. This rebuilt universe will be closely monitored by the official star wars storygroup. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers.
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