Easy explanation is the legends timeline is the original and the. Lucasfilm confirms no expanded universe for future star wars media, announces new adult fiction books officially official by becky chambers apr 27th, 2014, 12. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. The expanded universe, or eu, is the moniker for the entire body of work that comprises the stories set in the star wars universe ranging from novels, comics, cartoons, short stories, young adult books, television shows, animated features and more. One of the first grownup books i read was dave wolvertons the courtship of princess leia. The history and continuing saga of the star wars universe. This is a page about the star wars universe and its history. It wasnt the rebranding itself that caused a fuss, but rather the news that the former eu would no longer be considered canon. 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.
Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Rise of skywalker expanded edition star wars expanded edition by rae carson. Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star. Among the selection are some gems and these are the ones we compiled here. Rey star wars star wars fan art star wars jedi comic book artists comic books star wars comics marvel comics science fiction magazines star wars books germanlanguage fansite jedibibliothek has reported that ahsoka tano will be featured on a variant cover. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. Many star wars fans were upset when disney canned the expanded universe upon taking over control of lucasfilm. The series has showcased many technological concepts, both in the movies and in the expanded universe of novels, comics and other. For any star wars fan, the books written on the star wars universe are plenty and not all of them are worth reading. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films.
Growing up, i used to be an avid reader of the star wars expanded universe. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. I have been very absorbed in the expanded universe through reading star wars novels for a large proportion of my life. The novel was ghostwritten by alan dean foster, who had been brought in by ballantine books as an experienced tiein writer, and who drew from the scripts and concept art of the. Short star wars canon eu stories orientation john jackson miller the imperial cruiser defiance is on route to ryloth to deal with an continue reading star wars short stories. Anakin skywalker also comes with a lightsaber accessory. 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 this article in wookieepedia for how it all works. The franchise as a whole publishing company for the books fans of the expanded universe consider just about everything in the expanded universe canon in some way.
From the press release regarding the new disney vs legends canon now, with an exciting future filled with new cinematic installments of star wars, all aspects of star wars storytelling moving forward will be connected. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. I tried to find gritty star wars art album on imgur. One character of the series could be a kid from the imperial homeworld, coruscant, who had received a formal education. But the press release announcing the decision is an iron fist in a velvet glovethe corporate parent cracking down on.
I had been reading the star wars expanded universe novels for ages. 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. Expand your universe and try out this star wars reading challenge. Solo is bringing back hans expanded universe origin story. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a. My last marathon was in 2005, before episode iii came out. Rise of skywalker expanded edition star wars expanded edition. But fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now noncanon. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh. Revenge of the sith is in my view infinitely better than the film itself.
In order to give maximum creative freedom to the filmmakers and also preserve an element of surprise and discovery for the audience, star wars episodes viiix will not tell the same story told in the postreturn of the jedi expanded universe. Im 100% supportive of anyone whos interested in enjoying the star wars universe beyond the movies but im just tired of seeing the same posts over and over. It removed the entirety of the expanded universe from canon. Attribution copyrights images layout guide manual of style naming policy policy.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. 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. As i went to college and the like, i had less time for fun reading, so my eu novels would pile up until id get a chance to marathon through them. The space opera interstellar epic star wars uses science and technology in its settings and storylines.
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. Debunking expanded universe myths disney star wars is dumb. A star wars story delivered an origin story for one of the franchises bestknown heroes. Deceived you were deceived if you thought this book was about darth malak. Starwarestoys star wars expanded universe action figures. More star wars expanded universe characters may soon. High quality star wars expanded universe gifts and merchandise. Star wars the complete visual dictionary pdf download. Heir to the empire is a star wars legends novel written by timothy zahn. 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. A reading guide to the new star wars expanded universe. 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.
From the adventures of luke skywalker appeared in bookstores in november 1976, marking the film franchises entry into the public consciousness. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 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. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Popular star wars expanded universe books goodreads. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars. This page compiles some canon star wars expanded universe short stories that are available to read online.
Lately ive noticed a huge amount of posts asking about what books to read first in the expanded universe. Star wars is the property of the walt disney company and is used here under fair use laws. Of course, running a franchise like this was bound to cause problems, as is easiest seen when you cast your eye to the 1991 dark empire comic books. Rogue one expanded universe stories they might draw inspiration from by aaron edwards on may 21, 2015 we may be getting the movie more than a year from now, but rogue one is already raising a lot of questions. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe. 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. Robert mullins wildly unique chronology project attempts to fuse the eu canon with disneys. Lamenting the death of the star wars expanded universe. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Star wars had always been closely linked to novels. 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 books plot corresponds almost exactly to that of the movie, though there are. The xwing comics and novels stand at the peak of the expanded universe, while the novelisation of star wars. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe.
Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gifs, inspiring stories, viral videos, and so much more. 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. Episode iii revenge of the sith novelization was written by. The novels and comic books are other authors interpretations of my creation. As a result, the company made a swift and decisive move that guts what star wars meant for many fans. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm and disney released a statement that would change the star wars franchise and expanded universe forever. Star wars is an incredibly expansive universe, one of the largest in all of entertainment media. Sometimes, i tell them what they can and cant do, but i just dont have the time to read them all.
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. Here is a quick description and cover image of book star wars. How the abandoned star wars expanded universe inspired. The lego star wars visual dictionary new edition has been fully updated and expanded to cover the latest lego star wars sets, and to tell you everything there is to know about lego star. From the entire selection of star wars books, we found the must read selection of the 5 best. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. Brazilian star wars books have astonishing covers imgur. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
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. In an astounding threebook cycle, timothy zahn continues the tale of luke. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. Events from other expanded universe publications are also referenced. Star wars really is the poster child for how this trope works. You have to take into account that there are now 2 timelines with everything all media star wars. Discover the magic of the internet at imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. Courtship picks up a few years after the return of the jedi and shows the aftermath of the battle of endor. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Its actual language is quite a bit softer, temporizing that the eu is not being discarded, just changed. There are thousands of worlds, characters, and creatures to learn about that an entire lifetime wouldnt be enough. This set features two fully poseable 3 34inch scale action figures from hasbro and a dark horse comic book featuring the characters.
This isnt a comprehensive set of book recommendations, but it should serve as a good starting point. Learn how the awesome sets are created in the beyond the brick chapter, which features concept art and an interview with the lego star wars creative team. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books new star wars canon the new star wars canon novels top star wars novels star wars novels adult star wars the new canon star. 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. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.