Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. The rise of skywalker novel, poe dameron, general leia organa, rey, and finn must struggle to rebuild the resistance after their defeat at the hands of the first order in star wars. And ahsoka is one of my alltime favorite characters. Thanks to the convoluted order in which the star wars movies have been released over the past 40plus years, the timeline of events in the galaxy far, far away can be somewhat confusing. I had meant to get into star wars books for a few years when i sat down to play star wars. All novels were published as mass market paperback editions.
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. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Not to mention rex, fivrs, ventress, grievous, kid boba and cad. The second novel set in the old republic era and bioware and lucasartscreators of the hugely. Heres a timeline of some of the major star wars films and tv shows, presented in the order events occurred in.
A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Disneys biggest star wars mistake the washington post. It is not hosted, operated, or sponsored by lucasfilm ltd. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise. The clone wars is so much a part of the dna of the origami yoda books. If youre new, and want to learn more about the expanded universe, you can find a.
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. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats officially happened the postdisney star wars timeline means you dont need to read a hundred novels or play a dozen video games. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith. From ancient egypt and the roman empire to the french revolution and the vietnam war, star wars and history explores the major historical turning points, heroes, and villains. Its rarely aired in any sort of chronological order, and even the film which supposedly kicked the whole franchise off technically has two episodes of the show preceding it, the first partway through season 2, and the second. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Old republic era 25,000 to 1,000 years before a new hope. All timelines has the correct viewing order of movies, tv. The old republic, and accompanies a comic series of the same name.
The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list. New timeline approved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books touching on everything from the prequel films dark disciple to the. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written. Insider made a timeline to show how those new stories about existing characters will fit into the chronological timeline of events in all the movies and tv shows fans are already watching. Ive have only been reading sw books since january, and this thread. The bounty hunter wars, book 2 tales of the bounty hunters star wars book 3 rogue squadron star wars. The old republic is an ongoing novel and short story series published by del rey. In the community careers newspaper in education todays paper wp brandstudio events. Now, more than 500 comic books later the expanded universe of star wars spans thousands of years. The high republic publishing campaign in 2020 new stories will explore the star wars galaxy set 200 years before the events of the phantom menace later this year, lucasfilm will launch an epic new era of star wars storytelling that will be explored through multiple voices in adult and young adult novels, childrens books, and.
We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. Disney also recently announced two upcoming tv series based on the existing characters in the star wars universe. 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. Star wars books can i just say that of all the threads that i follow on reddit, this is my favorite. At one point, while working on my upcoming activity book, i was hauling around both the clone wars encyclopedia and the standard star wars character encyclopedia in my backpack. Get your lightsabers ready because, in the spirit of star wars the rise of skywalker, we are going to be unpacking the star wars timeline. What are the star wars novels in chronological order.
At present it primarily consists of visual material. A comprehensive guide to the star wars timeline of films, novels, comic books. What are those funny looking symbols on the back covers of recent books and at the top of each timeline page. The canon star wars book timeline to make this list a little easier to follow, i will list the books as they take place throughout the canon movie timeline all movies will be in bold. The real history that inspired star wars find out how this planets reallife history inspired filmmaker george lucas to create his scifi saga in a galaxy far, far away. Last jedi trailer reveals books and paper exist in star wars. Both books are part of a shelf of dk star wars books i keep handy for both reference and inspiration. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. 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. For example, to catch up on star wars, most fans recommend the release order of the movies, and not the canonical order.
Precipice by john jackson miller an e book novella lost tribe of the sith. Keep star wars history straight with this timeline. At its best, it is literally some of the greatest star wars ever made. Should you read star wars books in chronological order. The early history of the galaxy through the jedis defeat of the sith. If you are new to the world of star wars comics, or want to collect them in a easytofollow fasion, the task on. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction. Is there an officialish complete chronological order. 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. How the mandalorian fits in the star wars timeline time. Theres nothing else in solo that specifically ties it to a particular year, but three canon novels can help narrow down where the movie fits on the official timeline. The jedi path and book of sith deluxe box set star wars gifts, sith book, jedi code, star wars book set by daniel wallace aug 12, 2014.
The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Canon refers to an authoritative list of books that the lucas licensing editors. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. In the canon spinoff books, comics and tv show, star wars the clone wars, maul make an. At lastan analysis of the historical patterns that influenced the creation and storyline of the star wars saga star wars took place long ago in a galaxy far, far away, but its epic stories are based on our own history.
The clone wars has always had a confusing timeline. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. The star wars expanded universe timeline endeavors to present those tales stories which did and did not happen in the star wars universe and have designated the page, infinities, for the latter stories which exist outside of continuity. Star wars timeline the ultimate star wars canon timeline. Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. Lucasfilm has divided the star wars timeline into different eras and each symbol designates a period of time. An up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike.
Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. I will also list release dates and future dates as well. Many of the older books are available digitally but not all of them, and for readers who want actual paper books. Shadows of the empire star wars slave ship star wars. Light of the jedi the high republic by charles soule two hundred years before the events of star wars. Star wars magazines star wars sheet music strategy guides star wars games fun stuff star. The bounty hunter wars, book 3 tales from jabbas palace star wars book 2 the visual dictionary of star wars, episodes iv, v. But all timelines is all about canon, and is an exhaustive resource worth. That was the month that opened up the floodgates for star wars comic book fans. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show.
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