The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. Star wars movie series in chronological order by countronin created 30 may 2017 updated 6 months ago public i averaged the ratings of the titles that are actually out. Rebels, and timothy zahns 2017 and 2018 thrawn books. Galaxys edge, which is also placed in 34 aby by a timeline shown at d23 2019. Please note that for movie adaptations, kids book refers to the junior novelizations, such as those published by scholastic, and that they are probably the closest. Basically, the del rey timeline is a star wars book lovers dream. It was published on september 04, 2015, by del rey as part of the aftermath trilogy, journey to the force awakens. Yesterday at the d23 conference, disney unveiled the new official timeline of star wars films and television.
What are the star wars novels in chronological order. For example, this does not include all the ancient prehistory stories of the jedi from the time of the sith. No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars. This list feature the story title, author, and where the story can be found. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. Bby before the battle of yavin while aby after the battle of yavin, which of course is the final battle of star wars. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Also, the upcoming titles place in the timeline is subject to change. So far i was unable to find an actual complete chronological list the two best results i got was. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. Star wars books march 6, 2012 the downloadable pdf timeline of the bantam and del rey novels has been updated on suvudu. Year 1, or 1 aby, is the first year anniversary of the battle of yavin and begins on that anniversary date, the first day of the first month, and goes through to the last day of the last. Feb 28, 2009 there really isnt a book 1 in the star wars story. Timeline novel publishing timeline star wars books.
Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. As well it has a galaxy map which brings so much insight to events surrounding the lore of star wars. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Heres a timeline of some of the major star wars films and tv shows, presented in the order events occurred in the franchise, not in the order of release. Feb 14, 2019 toms focus tends to be on the various superhero franchises, as well as star wars, doctor who, and star trek. The complete canon star wars book timeline youtini.
Kazuda xiono, a young pilot for the resistance, is tasked with a top secret mission to investigate the first order, a growing threat in the galaxy. The readers timeline is divided into eras, based on the film eras prequel, original trilogy, and sequel, at least until new eras for canon are established, if at all. This era took place long before the events that happen in episode i. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. Legacy and visionaries posted by brian on april 25, 2005. A new hope this was added for the april 10th, 1981 rerelease came out after the book b. Jul 04, 2019 this is the full and complete list of all officially released star wars timeline of canon books novels, novelizations of the movies, comic books and all movies and tv shows. Lucasfilm reveals official timeline of the star wars saga. The timeline places it farther back than just about. Origins is the fan film we needed before the rise of skywalker this is the way. Aug, 2009 star wars sprang from the mind of george lucas and lucas alone.
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. Timeline lists star wars novels only, not comic books or young adult novels. The rise of skywalker might have marked the end of the skywalker saga, but even though luke, leia, and han are gone, theres still more star wars magic yet to be had we might not have. Precipice by john jackson miller an e book novella lost tribe of the sith. Star wars explains how first order took over the galaxy so. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series. The timeline of this epic space opera franchise has been notoriously jumpy since its conception in 1977, when the first movie, a new hope, was.
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. A complete timeline of every star wars movie and tv show. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the. If youre feeling especially ambitious, check out the timeline of canon media on wookieepedia for a fairly comprehensive overview of everything star wars has to offer. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. The star wars expanded universe timeline august 17, 2017 policy guidelines for new and old fans alike. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. 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. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. A much lesser known period in the star wars timeline is the old republic. Star wars short story timeline here is a list of star wars short stories, in chronological order.
Thoughts on the state of star wars on dvd timeline updated posted by brian on july 18, 2006. Youve seen episode iii, check the timeline to see happens next. Swdatapad is the ultimate chronological timeline and release date lists for star wars media in the official canon. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Into the void by tim lebbon old republic era 5,000 4975 bby lost tribe of the sith.
All listed chronologically based on the events they describe. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. This chronological list of all known star wars audio books includes all novels, junior novelizations and graphic novels that have been recorded either as an abridged or unabridged audio book, or an audio drama. It was published on may 03, 2016, by del rey as part of journey to the force awakens. What is the best order to binge watch all nine star wars.
Kindred spirits is a companion piece which takes place just before the events of the novel goldens dark disciple, and it really showcases some pure girl power. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. Another chronology of the clone wars incorporates older stories in relation to the animated series. Unlike marvels first darth vader series, this new ongoing book tackles the earliest days of anakins transformation into the feared sith apprentice. Its written like a history book for star wars which i find completely fascinating. Jan 10, 20 youre going to have to trust me on this oneits one of the craziest star wars novels ever written, but its also some of the most fun youll ever have reading a star wars book. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Finally published in one complete authoritative edition and in limited numbers. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom menace.
Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. I have read every single book post eps 6 and though i have some dislikes towards the lase few series for a lore stand point if you have a good strong love of star wars i say read them all. Check out our star wars timeline for all of the major events and milestones in the canon, including movies, tv shows, and books, in the faraway galaxy. Here is a list table of star wars books that ive been compiling since 2010, updated three or four times a year. The first star wars spinoff movie draws heavily on the warfilm genre to fill in. This rebuilt universe will be closely monitored by the official star wars storygroup. This is a list of all known star wars audiobooks in chronological order. This books excels by giving a fresh take on the star wars story fans already know and love.
The book goes into the star wars criminal underworld and fills the space empire strikes back and return of the jedi. An absolute must have for any dedicated star wars fan, the galactic timeline tells the entire journey from the beginning of the universe through the prerepublic order right up until the legacy era with everything in between. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. A star wars story will take place before both star wars rebels and the other solo story, rogue one. The first books and comics are set to debut at star wars celebration anaheim in august 2020 with star wars.
Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new 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. This list does not include most young readers books or short novellas. Release dates are dates of first publication in us. After disney purchased lucasfilm in 2012, the official star wars canon was reset. This timeline constitutes a mutimedia of films, tv episodes, novels, short stories, comics, young adult novels, and childrens books and comics. We now know exactly where in the star wars timeline the movie. Over the years, tom has built a strong relationship with aspects of the various fan communities, and is a moderator on some of facebooks largest mcu and xmen groups. The canon timeline collects only hardback novels falling under the new star wars canon since the april 25th announcement. Claudia gray is among the elite star wars authors when it comes to crafting compelling stories. Lassa rhayme is an elected pirate captain with a fleet under her command, and she uses a code of her own to control when and how a mission will go down. He was born on september 1, 1951 in chicago, illinois, u.
This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Star wars novel timeline swbookzone shows star wars book. Christopher sean, scott lawrence, josh brener, suzie mcgrath. How the mandalorian fits in the star wars timeline time. Complete with every canon star wars book ever written.
In the first star wars book, at the begging, anakin was described like a really good child, but stubborn and really ambitious. A timeline of the new star wars canon reveals all thats. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. 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. 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. Jedi lost star wars delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far, far away. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. Star wars novel timeline an up to date list of the star wars novels in chronological order. Delve into the history of the sinister count dooku in this audio original set in a galaxy far far away. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The force awakens came on friday, when the an 88second teaser trailer was released online and in 30 select theaters. An essential timeline of when every past and upcoming star wars movie and tv show takes place. The first book in a new trilogy set before thrawn traveled to the empire and became a grand admiral.
The first book in a new trilogy set before thrawn traveled to the empire and became a. Stay current on everything star wars with this growing timeline. The first book describe the beginning of his life, the slave days on the tatooine planet, along with his mother, how he helped lots of people from death and how he even helped a crow of wild animals from the hunters. This timeline includes published and approved unpublished star wars stories euonly material can be found in the individual eras this complete saga page follows the one canon approach, allowing eucompatible stories from the postdisney era of star wars literature.
This means that there are now two star wars timelines or chronologies. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by star wars. Zahn is particularly known for writing the thrawn series of novels under the star wars series. 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. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines. Although the year after the battle of yavin, the start of the calendar year, might be considered year 1, it is in fact appropriately designated year zero. Star wars books the downloadable pdf timeline of the. Nov 28, 2014 the worlds first substantial look at star wars. A crash of fate takes place months after the hosnian cataclysm, which is dated to 34 aby by star wars. The star wars timeline has become a sprawling beast. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd.
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. Star wars timeline of canon movies, books and comics. The first of the prequel trilogy, the phantom menace follows two. Examples of eucompatible stories include rogue one. The old republic chronological order book series listed in order. George lucass vision for a galaxy far, far away has grown into something ginormous and, thanks to creators such as jon favreau and dave. This also includes the approximate date in the timeline that they take place. Journey to the unknown regions and learn more about thrawns origins and his home. A star wars story will take place before the original film trilogy, but that period covers a lot of ground. The best star wars books to read first a getting started. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. 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 list contains all disney and marvel officially released and published stories. Is there an officialish complete chronological order for.
The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. New episode offers glimpse into the culture of the mandalorian. Aftermath is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by chuck wendig. 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. The best canon star wars book timeline in the galaxy. Release date, title, authors, publisher, notes, fictional timeline, maturity rating, audiobook.
Del rey debuts interactive star wars books timeline. Dec 16, 2016 making sense of the star wars timeline december 16, 2016 8. Bloodline is a canon original novel, set in the sequel era, written by claudia gray. 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. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. A crash of fate must therefore also be set in 34 aby. Timothy zahn is a famous novelist from the united states of america, who likes to write the novels based on the fantasy and science fiction genres. Star wars timetable of star wars novels and books us publication dates. The books all happen within an over all time line of the story as a whole. At present it primarily consists of visual material. The star wars saga famously takes place a long time ago, but trying to pinpoint where each movie fits into the overall timeline can be as difficult as. 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. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after.
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