This time, im looking at the first eu books i ever read, kevin j. Jan 05, 2016 well, if youre interested in key points in the main storyline, you dont really have to look farther away than the movies themselves. A definitive guide to star wars legends the fandomentals. Continue the star wars legends universe home facebook. In 2012, disney bought lucasfilm, adding another wrench to the works. Since the force awakens, that question has gotten a little more difficult to answer, because the books are split into two continuities. Star wars legends should follow marvels comic example.
This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. His fandom with star wars comes from the countless pages of star wars books and novels. Demand for past tales of the expanded universe will keep them in print, presented under the new. 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. When he created star wars, george lucas built a universe that sparked the imagination, and inspired others to create. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise, with the exception of the cgianimated the clone wars film and tv series. What is the expanded universe and why is continuity such a major issue. Hello, and welcome to a nostalgic trip through the old star wars expanded universe. Solo is bringing back hans expanded universe origin story. Apr 25, 2014 however, the mythos established in the books, video games, etc. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Which star wars expanded universe character are you.
It is derived from and includes most official star wars books. 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 fans. The list includes only star wars novels, shortstories and comic books are not included here. Now known as legends, the original expanded universe is full of amazing stories. Jan 14, 2017 you have to take into account that there are now 2 timelines with everything all media star wars. He worked extremely closely with george lucas on star wars. 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. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. The expanded universe has been a part of star wars for almost as long as the movies have. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon.
Star wars is the property of the walt disney company and is used here under fair use laws. Episode i the phantom menace, lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional era with symbols designating such. 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. Apr 28, 2014 star wars expanded universe stories to feature in episode vii. 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. Sep 17, 20 a nobullshit beginners guide to star wars books i know far too much about star wars.
This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Star wars legends books represent the original star wars expanded universe which is now known as star wars legends. Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe hasnt. That presents the new disney lucasfilm headed by kathleen kennedy with the unique. When the old republic was worse than the empire the pius dea crusades star wars lore ft. Sequels to the novels were being published as comics and vice versa, and the scope of the expanded universe grew at a prodigious rate. Each novel is attributed to its respective era, along with name, timeline, authors name and date of release. May 31, 2018 solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe hasnt been forgotten. Jun 26, 2017 with a new trilogy, we have ourselves a new canon. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it. Buy hasbro star wars expanded universe comic pack action figure set.
The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. This subtheme currently contains thirteen sets, one of the smallest that a star wars subtheme contains. A nobullshit beginners guide to star wars books simple. With the exception of the cgianimated the clone wars tv series, nonfilm material produced prior to april 2014 was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe eu. Disney may be creating its own canon book universe now since they decided the original expanded universe is no longer canon, but that doesnt mean the books currently labeled legends should be forgotten. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This star wars expanded universe story proves that luke is. Because disney is not satisfied with just making action figures, childrens shows, and video games, it wanted a whole new set of films, and it wanted those films to go into the direction of the star wars universe that george lucas himself, until now, had left well enough alone. For over three and a half decades, star wars flourished as one rich, singular universe, arguably one of the biggest challenges and. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
At its peak, it included hundreds of books, thousands of comics, a dozen video games, and some other stuff. Nonfilm material produced prior to april 2014 was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe eu. Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe. 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. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created. This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded.
Expanded universe is a podcast about the star wars legends series of novels, comics, games, and other media. What is the summary of the whole star wars story and their. Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. As regards the ongoing controversy over the disney universe and the expanded universe, this page which is an extension of the star wars expanded universe timeline website regards the latter as canon and the former as infinities, though it accepts workable elements from the du into the eu. A lot of great star wars things have come out of the disneylucasfilm merger. Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star. You have to take into account that there are now 2 timelines with everything all media star wars. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the star wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular star wars books of the last thirty years. After george lucas concluded his original trilogy with return of the jedi, star wars fans didnt know when they would ever get new stories from the star wars universe. The eu began in 1978 with the release of splinter of the minds eye, and has spanned thousands of.
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. It goes without saying that 18th december has been marked as a special date for most of us. 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 legendary star wars expanded universe turns a new page. He opened up that universe to be a creative space for other people to tell their own tales. 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. In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it noncanon to the franchise. 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. The status of the expanded universe books, games and comics within the star wars canon has long been something of a. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit.
A long time ago, before a giant mouse bought the rights to one of the biggest franchises in existence, there was a thing called the star wars expanded universe or eu. In 1991, del rey books launched a new novel from author timothy zahn. Star wars legends books chronological order part 1 100 books. Star wars expanded universe stories to feature in episode. When the imperial prison barge purgetemporary home to five hundred of the galaxys most ruthless killers, rebels, scoundrels, and thievesbreaks down in a distant part of space, its only hope appears to lie with a star.
Your guide to the entire star wars expanded universe. We hope these free materials can somewhat manipulate the fabric of time to accelerate all of us to this date. By definition these legends are all unauthenticated, and thats a. The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. 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. So, i know that star wars legends books are no longer considered canon and the eu was a mess anyway. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. But since then, a lot of these legends have been reintroduced.
The sheer scale and complexity of star wars expanded universe. There have been rumblings about this for a while, but its finally confirmed the new star wars movies will not be drawing from the expanded universe. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. Here are the best star wars books from the old cannon. How the abandoned star wars expanded universe inspired. There have been thousands of stories told in short stories, comics, and novels. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since 2014. 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 expanded universe, called the eu for short, is the name used to denote the star wars books, comics, video games, and more that were part of the star wars canon prior to april 25, 2014. Star wars might want to close the book on the past, but the expanded universe of legends is perfect for new, outofcontinuity stories. After disney bought lucasfilm and got the ball rolling on new star wars movies, they wiped clean the entire expanded universe of narratively. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown.
The star wars expanded universe has one of the richest sets of stories and lore of any franchise in the world. 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. Take a trip into the galaxy far, far away and see what legend you could be a part of.
Unfortunately, that includes my amazing collection of star wars books. The force awakens is set to unveil its new storyline to all fans worldwide as the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. By 2014 there were over 700 published novels, comics and short stories. Easy explanation is the legends timeline is the original and the. A major sticking point for longtime star wars fans when disney purchased lucasfilm has been the decision for the company to abandon the expanded universe. Nov 18, 2015 the star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. Chronological eu reading order theexpandeduniverse.
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. Articles, columns and quotes in defense of the star wars expanded universe. Below are our picks of the best star wars books from both the legends. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm and disney released a statement that would change the star wars franchise and expanded universe forever.
Real reason lucasfilm abandoned the star wars expanded. Star wars expanded universe eulegends contradictions. A page dedicated to entertaining fans of the star wars expanded universe legends. These were the stories that kicked off the star wars expanded universe and were star wars canon until disney dumped that continuity and reinvented. Heres my ranking of 31 individual books and multi book series in the star wars universe, minus the movie novelizations 31. The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. And so, so much of this is in relation to the expanded universe aka the eu, which is basically the official ubergeek term for star wars books and comics. Expanded universe is a star wars subtheme of sets which come the star wars canon that existed before the 2014 reboot. 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. Dec 17, 2015 would you like to experience more adventures featuring characters from star wars. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. Popular star wars expanded universe books goodreads.
Must read star wars legends books, and where to start star wars eu reading guide. E stands for ebook, which were released originally as digital short stories, but may be included with other novels. Beware though, if you havent yet read the book, spoilers are present. By definition these legends are all unauthenticated, and thats a good thing. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. Jun 07, 2016 star wars author timothy zahn tells expanded universe fans to give up. Top ten star wars legends novels part 1 comic book blog. Heres your guide to the star wars expanded universe, including tv, comics, books, and video games.
Each month, bryan wade and a special guest will choose a book to read and discuss. The old expanded universe eu now known as legends encompassed all of the officially licensed stories from the star wars universe. The thrawn trilogy book 1 kindle edition by zahn, timothy. A reading guide to the new star wars expanded universe. Hasbro star wars expanded universe comic pack action figure. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading heir to the empire. Lando calrissians voice recordings reference a series of eu books, the lando calrissian adventures. Before lucas continued his epic saga with a trilogy of prequels, and before the latest trilogy was announced, the star wars legends existed as a means to expand on the star wars universe with novels, video games, and comic books. Before they were just legends, the star wars expanded universe wowed fans as much as the films did. While those books and comics are largely still available, theyve been rebranded as star wars legends.
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