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. The star wars expanded universe loves this in general. New images the last jedi characters surface the star wars. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. 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 star wars universe book series by multiple authors includes books knights of the old republic campaign guide star wars roleplaying game, star wars jedi vs. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe. N message boards, theyve been running a poll to vote for the top 100 stories from the star wars expanded universe. The space opera interstellar epic star wars uses science and technology in its settings and storylines.
Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. There is a whole galaxy of books about star wars, hundreds of them, if were counting the eu expanded universe. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube.
I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. New canon the newly standardized star wars canon includes all the movie episodes, the clone wars and rebels tv shows, and new books since. Thrawn empire star wars books, star wars rpg, star wars rebels. The last jedi, the more information and images continue to leak out. May 05, 2016 may the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. New images the last jedi characters surface the star. Updated guide to new canon star wars books december. The companys focus would be shifted towards a restructured star wars canon based on new material. When authors and editors fail to maintain continuity and one story contradicts another, the general rule is to preserve the older, preexisting story, save for certain exceptions.
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. Dec 15, 2015 the casual viewer of a star wars movie may think that the only stories extant are the ones in the now seven films, but the expanded universe used george lucass films as a launching pad for. See the complete star wars universe series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Popular star wars expanded universe books goodreads. 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. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. Top star wars novels 94 books meet your next favorite book. Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films.
We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star. Jul 10, 2017 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. The expanded universe that had sprung up from the ashes of the second death star was not going to lead to star wars. 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. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. If youre new to star wars books in general, you might want to check out this piece by a fellow rioter on where to start, but this list. If a book has xwing in the title and even occasionally if it doesnt, expect there to be at least one of some sort. Meanwhile, the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe.
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. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. The series has showcased many technological concepts, both in the movies and in the expanded universe of novels, comics and other. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. The clone wars television series and film, and part i of the short story blade squadron. A reading guide to the new star wars expanded universe. New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. Tagged with star wars, disney, movies, reboot, theriseofskywalker. If youre a star wars fan, theres a good chance youve read a star wars books or two. Sep 28, 2012 still one of my favorite childhood reads, its also the book credited with starting what is now commonly referred to as the star wars expanded universe. Ever wanted a straight up gritty war book in the star wars universe.
Xwings are actually somewhat slower and less maneuverable than tie fighters, but. 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. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. Its actual language is quite a bit softer, temporizing that the eu is not being discarded, just changed. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline. The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. See more ideas about star wars, war and star wars art.
In april 2014, lucasfilm rebranded the expanded universe material as star wars legends and declared it noncanon to the franchise. Heir to the empire was the first star wars book to refer to the galactic capital as coruscant. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Episode i the phantom menace hits the big screen in 3d on february 10, 2012 find out everything there is to know about the characters, weapons, starships, droids, and creatures from star wars. Today, a brand new batch of photos appeared online that offer some intriguing new looks at the film. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gifs, inspiring stories, viral videos, and so much more. The expanded universe that is everything star wars, from new to old, canon to not, movies to games. But the press release announcing the decision is an iron fist in a velvet glovethe corporate parent cracking down on.
Demand for past tales of the expanded universe will keep them in print, presented under the new legends banner. I dont know that much about eu but it sucks you fans didnt get what you deserved after supporting the bookscomics for so long. New books would therefore not be considered legends by definition. One of the first grownup books i read was dave wolvertons the courtship of princess leia. The truth about the expanded universe and the expanded. For over three decades, in a variety of novels, video games, comic books, reference material and other sources, the star wars expanded universe thrived, developing, deepening and, well, expanding the universe of the star wars films. Timothy zahn says we shouldnt assume that all star wars. 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 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. Jan 16, 2012 with thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars. See more ideas about star wars, war, star wars universe.
Courtship picks up a few years after the return of the jedi and shows the aftermath of the battle of endor. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm and disney released a statement that would change the star wars franchise and expanded universe forever. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films, the star wars. 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 is a page about the star wars universe and its history. Discover the magic of the internet at imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. Your guide to the star wars expanded universe tv club. Nov 18, 2015 other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a 1978 spinoff novel by author alan dean foster.
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. 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. After the theatrical release of return of the jedi, a larger story had emerged, revealing what happened to the rebels and the remnant of the empire in the wake of that final film. 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. 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. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. Other major protoexpanded universe properties were the much maligned star wars holiday special and the novel splinter of the minds eye, a. As a result, the company made a swift and decisive move that guts what star wars meant for many fans. 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.
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. 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. For the reader to be able to fully enjoy the vast, interconnected web that is the star wars expanded universe, story and continuity must remain paramount. For me and my training here at lucasfilm, working with george, he and i always thought the expanded universe was just that. Dec 17, 2015 if so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. For more than two decades, star wars further explored that famous galaxy far, far away outside of the movies through the expanded universe, a. 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. Benjamin hart the closer we get to the release of star wars.
This time, thea tackles a subject close to her heart. A guide to all the new star wars books in the expanded universe. Considered to varying degrees part of the official canon of the shared universe for example, the name coruscant, the planet from which most governments in the. Kyp durron from the expanded universe of star wars star wars rpg, star wars jedi. See more ideas about star wars, war and star wars humor. The casual viewer of a star wars movie may think that the only stories extant are the ones in the now seven films, but the expanded universe used george lucass films as a launching pad for. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. It removed the entirety of the expanded universe from canon. One of the biggest topics of speculation in the runup to the new star wars movie is how it will fit in with the preexisting expanded universe. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh. Japanese cover art for the star wars expanded universe book series, the new jedi order. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm.
The official star wars categorization of the eubecause this universe that is obsessed with cataloging star destroyers is also obsessed with cataloging itselfhas several different notations for the myriad eras of star wars media that exist outside film. There is the sith era and the new jedi order and the era of rebellion. Fans talk wistfully about the old eu books, and no doubt there were some major gems, but. The novel introduced several recurring characters and elements to the expanded universe, notably including thrawn, the chiss species, and mara jade. The terminology of expanded universe was a careful one. 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. The expanded visual dictionary reveals indepth details on every aspect of the movie from the young anakin skywalker and the podracing on tatooine, to the droidekas and battle droids that attack naboo. 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. Top 100 expanded universe works posted by paul on january 21, 2008 over on the tf. I had been reading the star wars expanded universe novels for ages. Still one of my favorite childhood reads, its also the book credited with starting what is now commonly referred to as the star wars expanded universe.
Furthermore, all star wars creative development is under the supervision of the lucasfilm story group, so disney will not allow other authors to write new noncanon works. Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe. Which is why star wars fans were distraught to learn that what we all know as the eu is not being. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. How the abandoned star wars expanded universe inspired. Xwings are actually somewhat slower and less maneuverable than tie fighters, but there are a few reasons why the canyon trick can work.
Written by the same author that wrote the original thrawn legends. Episode i the phantom menace with thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars. Stackpole and aaron allston a tenbook series in which stackpole focuses on the new rogue squadron led by wedge antilles and allston focuses on wraith. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. 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. Now, this poll obviously wasnt a scientific study of the fandom with a statistically significant and valid sample of respondents. George lucas later used this name as the galactic capital throughout the prequel trilogy. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon.