For over 35 years, the expanded universe has enriched the star wars experience for fans seeking to continue the adventure beyond what is seen on the screen. This policy has been further refined and fleshed out over the years. The ultimate guide to star wars legends books youtini. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. When he created star wars, george lucas built a universe that sparked the imagination, and inspired others to create. You can read the film novelizations for deeper understanding of the films themselves, though of course. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm and disney released a statement that would change the star wars franchise and expanded universe forever. Or should you start from the very earliest chronological book in the legends. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. Expanded universe is a podcast about the star wars legends series of novels, comics, games, and other media. There are so many star wars books for fans to read and consume, but. Since the older expanded universe books were all recently moved into legends continuity, there isnt much out right now that is canon. This time, thea tackles a subject close to her heart. Christopher cerasi stated, when it comes to absolute canon, the real story of star wars, you must turn to the films themselvesand only.
You can read the film novelizations for deeper understanding of the films themselves, though of course this might be a bit boring since youve seen the films. The fans even start learning the books language and start talking in it. The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in. He opened up that universe to be a creative space for other people to tell their own tales.
Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and. Star wars author timothy zahn tells expanded universe fans. Seriously, wikipedias list of every single book is so long that its still intimidating despite being incredibly wellsorted by inuniverse era. The star wars expanded universe contains hundreds of books and comics was all considered canon until april 25th, 2014. A reading guide to the new star wars expanded universe. The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. Lucasfilm unveils new plans for star wars expanded. For those of us who loved the eu, it was an upsetting. Why start with any other book than the very first star wars novel to have ever been. 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. Popular star wars expanded universe books goodreads. Check out more videos and star wars expanded universe articles right here on the site.
The star wars galaxy is bigger than just the movies. 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 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. Jul 10, 2017 where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james.
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. 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. 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. Jun 07, 2016 timothy zahn is basically the guy who made the force awakens before the force awakens. A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. In 1991, zahns first chapter in the socalled thrawn trilogy of star wars expanded universe books.
Apr 16, 2016 quite possibly the best novel to come out of the star wars new expanded universe, this story of two star crossed lovers, by claudia gray, is just incredible. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Star wars expanded universe skip to main search results amazon prime. Star wars expanded universe stories to feature in episode. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe. 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. Starwarestoys star wars expanded universe action figures. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star. That gap made way for what came to be known as the expanded universe, a series of officially licensed media including books.
Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. The star wars movies were a total success and they still are in our days. 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. But fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now noncanon. Just imagine the maddens that this books and movies had provoked.
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. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. The purpose of this page is to actively encourage lucasfilm, disney and del rey to continue making new stories in the star wars eu under the. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. But fans might be interested in a different future entirely. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh. 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.
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. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics. Star wars legends of the expanded universe home facebook. Because of the legends canon being so bulky, many entries here do come from that universe. Originally appearing in our fourth quarterly almanac, where to start with the star wars expanded universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number of sffpopgeekery topics. 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. The star wars website also details the role of canon, expanded universe or eu sources, and how they fit into overall star wars continuity. Dec 17, 2015 if so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. A little over a decade ago the folks responsible for overseeing the star wars expanded universe decided to embrace sprawling multiauthor epics as the center of the adult fiction line. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe hasnt. 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.
The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. Hence this list of 20 books or the series in which they appear as a sort of beginners guide to diving into the extended world of star wars. 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. Timothy zahn is basically the guy who made the force awakens before the force awakens. Taking place over 19 books, three short stories, and three online novellas, the huge event saw multiple characters from the main star wars canon and expanded universe teaming up to fight the invaders. New to star wars books and dont know where to start. The legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the thrawn books by timothy zahn. Demand for past tales of the expanded universe will keep them in print, presented under the new legends banner. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas. 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. Ever since disney acquired lucasfilm in 2012, the company has been trying to reinvent the vast, fluid, and beloved star wars expanded universe. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn.
On the screen, the first new canon to appear will be star wars rebels. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe. 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. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Honestly, its tough to know where to begin with so many books to choose from. Lucasfilm confirms no expanded universe for future star wars media, announces new adult fiction books officially official by becky chambers apr 27th, 2014, 12. A star wars story delivered an origin story for one of the franchises bestknown heroes. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. In print, the first new books to come from this creative collaboration include novels from del rey books. If you want to read the expanded universelegends books in chronological order, this timeline. There are two big timelines in the star wars universe.
Today, we take a close look at the star wars legends expanded universe, examining which books a new reader should check out, and how to. Because the star wars universe this guide covers is as vast and populated as george lucas galaxy far, far away, its impossible for even the most prolific researcherwriter to keep up with all the new additions as books, games, collectibles and even animated episodes appear almost on a monthly basis. Star wars legends star wars books are our speciality. 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. This site offers specially priced star wars items for sale and free instant ads for additional star wars memorabilia hot deals, books, action figures, playsets, micro machines, vehicles, miscellaneous. 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.
In 1991 heir to the empire was released and marked the start of the star wars expanded. The expanded universe has been a part of star wars for almost as long as the movies have, starting with alan dean fosters novel splinter of the minds eye, which was published in 1978 and was. 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. The expanded universe is a term that encompasses any and all star wars. 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. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. The clone wars television series and film, and part i of the short story blade squadron. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. We want the stories back that we all know and love and we want those stories to be continued. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. 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 best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
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. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. 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. 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. The expanded universe is a term that encompasses any and all star wars stories outside of the movies and, later, the tv shows.
As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films, the star wars. Everything you need to know to start reading star wars books with the best. Meanwhile, the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. Today, we take a close look at the star wars legends expanded universe, examining which books a new reader should check out, and how to start reading star wars expanded universe content including. If youre the sort of person who prefers no punches pulled in your science. And in the wake of the zahn books come more and more in the new republic era. Star wars author timothy zahn tells expanded universe.
While there have been various standalones and short series since the late 1990s, much of del reys focus has been on multiyear publishing events. Oct 03, 2000 because the star wars universe this guide covers is as vast and populated as george lucas galaxy far, far away, its impossible for even the most prolific researcherwriter to keep up with all the new additions as books, games, collectibles and even animated episodes appear almost on a monthly basis. Nov 18, 2015 the star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. Of course, with such a vast, rich galaxy for a setting, its no wonder that the eu attracted many authors who crafted their own interpretations of what our heroes might face.
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