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. With a new saga trilogy, new standalone anthology movies, tv shows, comics, books, and video games all coming out in a rapidly expanding new canon, has there ever been a better time to be a star wars fan. The official canon includes all of the star wars films, star wars. Ever since walt disney had acquired the rights from george lucas, all of the star wars books and comic books that were written prior to that are no longer canon, but rather they are considered to be a part of star wars legends.
I wanted to keep track of my slow progress reading through all the star wars canon novels, but i couldnt find a good list. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. The official canon does not include the expanded universe, which is now considered a separate continuity and referenced under the legends. 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. But if you do decide that the star wars books other than the infinities comic series are canon, then you might want to start with the book heir to the empire by timothy zahn, which is the first published book that. Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house. This list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego titles, or similar releases. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Yes, the star wars movie novelizations are canon posted by eric on april 30, 2014 at 12. However, there are books that are definitely not considered canon by either george lucas or the writers of the star wars books. The best star wars novels from the new canon and legends. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession.
New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. List of canon books that have been recorded or may soon be recorded. This era contains stories taking place within 32 and 7 years before star wars episode iv. A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force. A chronological reading order for all the novels in the new star wars canon. These books are considered history and the material that occurs in these stories is officially part of the star wars timeline.
The rebels but from the perspective of my games and my characters in my part of the galaxy, the movies and series are just what they truly are just stories that dont effect my life beyond their entertainment value. Dec 25, 2015 the entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. If there is no banner at all, then its a canon book. Discussions your personal canon jedi council forums.
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. A canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or occurred in the collection or universe in question and in the case of star wars that would mean any movie including prequels or television series already aired, as well as any books or. They already had a good clone wars series made, all tcw did was muck around with the timeline and make the clone wars into basically the korean war from mash, because if tcw is canon on top of everything else, then youre cramming a ridiculous amount of events into 3 years. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson medium. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed.
Mar 23, 2019 not all star wars books were created equally, though. The entire star wars community was up in arms when disney said the eu is no longer canon. Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. For any art books related to marvel comics, check out the collections tpbhc page. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars.
If theres golden legends banner on the cover, its a legends book. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. Your guide to the star wars expanded universe the a. There are plenty that are better than others, so were ranking the 10 best star wars canonical books. The story of star wars, for the kind of fan that wants to know everything, is much bigger than the movies, spanning several novels, comic book series. Not all star wars books were created equally, though. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and novels released in and after september 2014 beginning with star wars. Heck, the original clone wars series was already a. Star wars canon novels a reading order justin beeson. A lot of random tie ins to scenes from the movies that can feel a bit forced. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu. The clone wars, star wars rebels, and star wars resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after april 2014.
As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of canon audiobooks for fans of the franchise. Star wars novelist adds first lesbian character to canon. The blueskinned grand admiral made his official canon entry in the third season of star wars. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the. Actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. Dec 16, 2015 a complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe.
A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. This list of the top 15 noncanon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. Star wars episodes i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. I think it gets built up quite heavily around most star wars subreddits and while it is good, i dont think its for everyone and distant 11 and 12 for the first aftermath book and heir to the jedi. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. Are the jedi path and book of sith volumes part of the star. It was a bitter pill to swallow for timothy zahn, who was best known for his trilogy of books after return. This timeline is intended to list narrativebased canon media by an inuniverse chronology. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. Here are the only star wars books that are considered canon. Jan 24, 2018 ever since walt disney had acquired the rights from george lucas, all of the star wars books and comic books that were written prior to that are no longer canon, but rather they are considered to be a part of star wars legends. Timeline and list of all canon star wars novels geekritique.
The best order to watch the star wars movies and shows on. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends timeline and current canon. You could watch phantom menace and the prequels, the original. Nonfiction books are also listed and include art collections, making of books, etc.
In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars. As we gear up for star wars celebration 2019, we thought it would be helpful to. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. Canon 2014present since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, the clone wars film and the television shows star wars. They either included everything being published, or left off the. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best non canon stories we wish were still part of the continuity. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update.
Episode v sees darth vader confronting luke with the news he only. Jun 27, 2015 a canon is anything that is accepted as having actually happened or occurred in the collection or universe in question and in the case of star wars that would mean any movie including prequels or television series already aired, as well as any books or comics approved by the lucasfilm story group. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. While most of them are no longer canonical and belong to the star wars legends brand, there are some that were left as canon. Star wars comic series timeline star wars timeline. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Lot of star wars official disney canon paperback books. Episode i the phantom menace and explores the origins and early days of darth maul, an antagonist.
Star wars canon audiobook timeline penguin random house audio. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Episode v the empire strikes back 1980, by donald f. All the star wars books released after 2014, when disney started releasing books that fell into the official star wars universe. The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars.
A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the force awakens the books, movies, and tv shows that make up the star wars universe. Which star wars books that take place after episode 6 are. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. In other words, in what disney now calls legends, here are the best noncanon stories we. Oct 25, 2016 actually, every star wars films novelization remain canon where they align with what is seen on screen, as stated by del rey books source. This is the entire history of the star wars canon as of may 4, 2019. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Get the best deals on star wars books when you shop the largest online selection at. In the meantime, wed like to drop some star wars knowledge and share the chronological listening order of the star wars canon audiobooks that we publish, presented in line. Zahns latest novel tells the master tacticians origin and rise through the ranks of the. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. If you are at a used bookstore, its not quite as simple because if the book was printed before the disneystar wars purchase, there isnt a legends banner.
Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. Theyre among the worst star wars books ive read including legends. And in the wake of the zahn books come more and more in the new republic era. 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. With rise of the skywalker on disney plus, now is the time to marathon star wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created.
The list includes films, television episodes, novels, comic books, short stories, video games, and other promotional material. A red saber, unsheathed in the an unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi. Reference books that add to canon continuity are listed here. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Which novelizations of the star wars movies are considered canon. Not included are novelty books, collectors guides, lego. Star wars canon is the official continuity of the star wars saga. Continuity canon, tiein media like books and comics that connect the time periods between g and t canon properties. The phantom menace 1999, by terry brooks 32 bby a attack of the clones. Nov 18, 2016 this list of the top 15 non canon star wars stories includes books that examine sith mythology, jedi training, ancient worlds and the murderous rampage of darth vader. The films, tv shows, books, comics, video games, and short stories are all summarized into the most. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Get ready to expand your knowledge of jedi, sith, and the rest of the galaxy. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand.