New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. The star wars novels have been expanding the universe of this popular epic for. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Star wars legends 10book bundle star wars legends kindle edition by luceno, james, zahn, timothy, stackpole, michael a. As in the originalnow legends expanded universe, the rebel alliance of the original trilogy becomes the new republic. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise.
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. The show, which aired on cartoon networkand was itself a sequel to another 2d animated series, called clone wars was, despite being aimed at children, one of. The force awakens was highly anticipated, but many dedicated fans of the franchise were also somewhat shaken by the announcement that the star wars expanded universe would be rebranded as star wars legends. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. Star wars legends is too massive to fit into a single 100 book list, therefore this is part 1 of a multiple part list that contains all novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universe legends continuity in order of the timeline. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the essential novels.
In 1991 heir to the empire was released and marked the start of the star wars expanded universe. Sequels to the novels were being published as comics and vice versa, and the scope of the expanded universe grew at a prodigious rate. Contact star wars expanded universe legends on messenger. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. Hundreds of book, comics and graphic novels have been released since, making up 30 years of star wars history. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Star wars legends comics the old expanded universe by marvel. What the force awakens borrowed from the old star wars. The 2015on marvel series has been surprisingly free of contradictions with the expanded universe stories in this timeframe, not entirely, but enough to allow them to be placed. In 1991, zahns first chapter in the socalled thrawn trilogy of. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check out this piece by a fellow rioter on where to start, but this list. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book blog. It begins with the birth of the empire, and covers the gap between revenge of the sith and a new hope, and continues through the original trilogy, ending with the battle of jakku.
Star wars author timothy zahn tells expanded universe. If you cant get enough of star wars, satiate your thirst and hunger by reading novels from star wars legends or what used to be known as the. A look at 10 of the best noncanon stories october 26, 2015 cody stasiak 1 comment as most of you reading this already know, when disney acquired the rights to star wars, all of the previously released expanded universe content was discarded as not being official canon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Dec 17, 2015 if so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. In 1991, zahns first chapter in the socalled thrawn trilogy of star wars expanded universe books. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Each month, bryan wade and a special guest will choose a book to read and discuss. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. If you had to choose one novel to start your journey into the legends expanded universe, then without a doubt heir to the empire is where you should start.
We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. By definition these legends are all unauthenticated, and thats a. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. What are all the books in star wars of the yuuzhan vong. There have been thousands of stories told in short stories, comics, and novels. Furthermore, all star wars creative development is under the supervision of the lucasfilm story group, so disney will not allow other authors to write new noncanon works. Understanding the star wars universe will be easier than ever now since all of it is technically canon. Reading, discussing and breaking down the books of the star wars legends expanded universe.
The star wars legends book series by multiple authors includes books dookus secret army star wars. Star wars expanded universe stories to feature in episode. Fleet junkie flagship the technical discussions of the gffa capital ships thread mk. As in the originalnowlegends expanded universe, the rebel alliance of the original trilogy becomes the new republic. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm and disney released a statement that would change the star wars franchise and expanded universe forever. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Top ten star wars legends novels part 2 comic book.
A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. The capitol world coruscant gets its name from this series. 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. There are four new expanded universe novels, set for release in late 2014early 2015. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Most works produced after april 25, 2014, are part of the official canon as defined by lucasfilm, although a handful of legends media has been released after that date. 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. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
Star wars books, comics, and expanded universe jedi. The books and name were so popular and ingrained in the minds of fans that lucas decided to use it in his the prequel trilogy. Timothy zahn is basically the guy who made the force awakens before the force awakens. There is a whole galaxy of books about star wars, hundreds of them, if were counting the eu expanded universe. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. And it was a fic to a song by eiffel 65 yes, that is the band with the song about being blue a ba dee a ba dah. With a rich cast of characters that includes beloved favoritesluke skywalker, han solo, and princess leia organaalong with. Feb 09, 2017 as a disclaimer to stay consistent with all my other answers ive held that i view star wars like history, its all part of the same story so its silly to say parts are better or worse. Fighting alongside the corellian rebels, han and leia are locked in a war against their son jacen, who grows more powerful and more dangerous with each. The 0 year aby has gotten some shuffling in order to accommodate the marvel 2015 series, star wars, darth vader, vader rising, lando, chewbacca, and doctor aphra. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. See the complete star wars legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. By definition these legends are all unauthenticated, and thats a good thing.
Laugh it up, fuzzball legendseu download masterpost. For those unfamiliar with the term, the expanded universe is the official designation for all star wars material that has not been produced directly by lucasfilm, whether it be comic books, novels. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Star wars legends of the expanded universe home facebook. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. It wasnt the rebranding itself that caused a fuss, but rather the news that the former eu would no longer be considered canon. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it. The star wars expanded universe has one of the richest sets of stories and lore of any franchise in the world.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 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. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh. Star wars legends legacy of the force by aaron allston.
Quite possibly the best novel to come out of the star wars new expanded universe, this story of two starcrossed lovers, by claudia gray, is just incredible. Nov 18, 2016 at the same time, the company announced that, other than star wars. Demand for past tales of the expanded universe will keep them in print, presented under the new legends banner. Star wars craft book by bonnie burton 11 pages pdf view. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends. Expanded universe is a podcast about the star wars legends series of novels, comics, games, and other media. Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by emperor palpatine. Jun 07, 2016 timothy zahn is basically the guy who made the force awakens before the force awakens. 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.
The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. The best of star wars legends aka the expanded universe. One of the last installments of the expanded universe as we know itthe predisney erawas the sixth season of the clone wars, which wrapped up on netflix just a few months ago. For more than two decades, star wars further explored that famous galaxy far, far away outside of the movies through the expanded universe, a. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. This rekindled the fandom and helped it to grow bigger than anyone could imagine. 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. Also there are so many great books, no list or ranking could. The clone wars decide your destiny, heir to the empire, star wars. A reading guide to the new star wars expanded universe. New books would therefore not be considered legends by definition.
Set 6207, awing fighter 194 parts released 2006 set 6211, imperial star destroyer 66 parts released 2006 set 6212, xwing fighter 437 parts released 2006 set 7110, landspeeder 47 parts released 1999 set 7128, speeder bikes 90 parts released 1999 set 7, rebel snowspeeder 212 parts released 1999 set 7144. 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. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever.
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. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. Top ten star wars legends novels part 2 comic book blog. Lamenting the death of the star wars expanded universe. Apr 28, 2014 disney has signalled a fresh start for its star wars trilogy by officially ruling out storylines borrowed from the scores of expanded universe eu novels in book shops fans of the books. Ive seen the movies, the 2008 clone wars series, read some wookieepedia articles, im subscribed to star wars channels and follow the st. Nov 18, 2015 the star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. As a disclaimer to stay consistent with all my other answers ive held that i view star wars like history, its all part of the same story so its silly to say parts are better or worse. Discuss the storylines of the novels, comics and more. Many fans had speculated that the expanded universe that is, the books, comics, video games, and other mediums that had developed from the rich worlds and characters of george lucass movies would be used as source material for the upcoming star wars.
Free official star wars stories, ebooks and comics pdf. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book. 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. Disney has signalled a fresh start for its star wars trilogy by officially ruling out storylines borrowed from the scores of expanded universe eu novels in book shops fans of the books. It goes without saying that 18th december has been marked as a special date for most of us. 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. How the abandoned star wars expanded universe inspired.
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