A fantastic series of books that take place during the clone wars are the star wars republic commando novels. Weird differences between the first star wars movie and its. What are all the books in star wars of the yuuzhan vong. 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. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. For many fans of star wars who decide to read the books, the expanded universe generally referred to as the eu can appear. This list is organized by release date, and separated by year, as defined by lucas licensing. The paperback book was first published in the us as star wars. Lucas followed the first star wars film with two sequels, star wars. These supplements to the two film trilogies have resulted in significant development of the series fictional. Weird differences between the first star wars movie and. He was the good guy at first, but the different circumstances made him the negative character of the books. Star wars, film series created by george lucas that became one of the most successful and influential franchises in movie history.
The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. From the adventures of luke skywalker was billed as a. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. From how star wars conquered the universe, the new history of the scifi franchise, by chris taylor, i learned many incredible facts. Ghostwritten by alan dean foster, but credited to george lucas, it was first published on november 12, 1976, by ballantine books, several months before the release of the film. The thrawn trilogy were the first star wars books of the modern era. The first books and comics are set to debut at star wars celebration anaheim in august 2020 with star wars. The best star wars books to read first a getting started. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon.
The first official details surrounding project luminous have officially been revealed, and they certainly hint at a bold new era of storytelling for the star wars universe. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. The popular film series has spawned an extensive media franchise formerly called the expanded universe including books, television series, computer and video games, and comic books. Crispins han solo trilogy starting with the paradise snare which follows the young scoundrel from his days as a 19yearold pirates apprentice to his first meeting with obiwan kenobi at the mos eisley cantina. Jan 24, 20 published in 1976a full six months prior to the release of the film it was adaptingthe novelization of star wars titled. Star wars 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. The best star wars books to read first a getting started guide. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The franchise thrived in the 1980s and 90s through the release of videos, a substantial merchandise. In the decades since, dozens of books set in the galaxy far, far away have been released.
So is it any surprise that readers might feel slightly daunted by selecting their first star wars book. For many fans of star wars who decide to read the books, the expanded universe generally referred to as the eu can appear much like wild spacecrowded, confusing, and potentially dangerous. There are hundreds of novels in the star wars expanded universe, but, for older kids, few are as beloved as a. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. One of the original first edition trinity star wars books 1st paperback, 1st bce, 1st trade. In broad strokes, these novels paint the major galactic events that have taken place and add tons of context to the events taking place between the movies. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series. Obviously, the first three star wars movies were made in the 1970s and 1980s. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. Light of the jedi, a massive interconnected story thats told across various formats by various publishers. No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars.
Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. While we meet them briefly in other books, the first time we really get to know the kids is when they are kidnapped by a jerk named hethrir in this novel. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Superb star wars books for kids of all ages brightly. It is not for ebooks, comics, short stories, insider stories. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. This series of books follows the omega squad, which is a group of clone troopers. Begun in the 1970s and 80s and resuscitated at the turn of the 21st century, the series advanced the field of special effects and developed into a highly lucrative merchandising industry. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 by ballantine books, six months.
Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Ive seen the movies, the 2008 clone wars series, read some wookieepedia articles, im subscribed to star wars channels and follow the st. From the adventures of luke skywalker hanging out in bookstores a whole half a year prior to the. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. When the book was released with george lucas name, but ghostwritten by. If your desire to get better acquainted with star wars lit has been sparked by the upcoming release of the rise of skywalker, this is the list for you. Anakin skywalker also known as dark vader is one of the main characters of the star wars trilogy books.
A nobullshit beginners guide to star wars books simple. Published in 1976a full six months prior to the release of the film it was adaptingthe novelization of star wars titled. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso though presented as a flashback, this 2017 story is the first one to take us back to a time prior to episode i, even if just. Ask any star wars reader what book to start with, and nine times out of 10, youll get the same answer. From the adventures of luke skywalker is the original title of the novelization of the 1977 film star wars. The star wars legend, who has spent 43 years acting as the golden droid, reflects on the end of the skywalker.
Anakin was a tall, blonde with blue eyes boy that was not always the bad character of the books. You may be looking for star wars books by inuniverse chronological order. Episode vthe empire strikes back 1980 and star wars. What came first in star wars the books or the films answers. 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. The dj is unclipped with cover edgewear and scuffing. First wave of high republic books and comics announced. List of novels by release date wookieepedia fandom. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by george lucas. It is not for ebooks, comics, short stories, insider stories, television episodes, video games, etc. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. When the book was released with george lucas name, but ghostwritten by alan dean foster, the film was already in production. Ive been contemplating reading darth bane triology because from what ive heard he seems like an interesting. May 04, 2015 because star wars was initially supposed to be released in the winter of 1976, prerelease promotional materials were out in the world early.
A new hope this was added for the april 10th, 1981 rerelease came out after the book b. Spine end and one corner bumping, a water mark to the bottom of the back paste down and end paper. Dec 17, 2014 from how star wars conquered the universe, the new history of the scifi franchise, by chris taylor, i learned many incredible facts. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. True, novelizations about popular films generally come out a month or two before the film they adapt, but back in 1976, having a novel titled star wars. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. The result is a huge number of novels that cover the clone wars. Shattered empire comics series by greg rucka, marco checcheletto, and joe caramagna, followed by star wars. In later years, it was republished under the title star wars. This is was the first original star wars novel ever.
Ive also heard that some star wars books arent considered cannon anymore like kenobi maybe thats true, but thats just what ive read on internet. 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. Though release of the novelization of the first star wars film preceded that of the film, star wars was always imagined, by creatorwriterdirector george lucas, as a film or series of films. Star wars sprang from the mind of george lucas and lucas alone. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. This time, instead of hiding under george lucass name, alan dean foster was given full credit for his novel. He was the good guy at first, but the different circumstances made him. Oct 14, 2012 the films did in fact come before the books. While unsure if star wars was going to be a success, ballantinedel rey books and lucas had commissioned foster to write a second star wars novel called splinter of the minds eye, which was eventually published in 1978. Star wars by alan dean foster, first edition abebooks. After they were released, several books began appearing in stores for.