If you want to comprehend the epic and intricate star wars saga, this is the book for you. See the complete star wars disney canon novel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. New england comics is the home of the tick, and an unbeatable selection of tick comics, tshirts, action figures, and more. New star wars books will foreshadow the force awakens. The star wars series began in 1978 with splinter of the minds eye, to be followed by hundreds of novels by many different authors. New books celebrating star wars the rise of skywalker are on the way. But it is a new reference book nonetheless, so added to the list. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The new jedi order, commonly abbreviated as the njo, is a multiauthor book series that was published by del rey between 1999 and 2003, consisting of nineteen novels, three ebook novellas, and three short stories. There are some things wed love to see carry over and some things should stay relics of the past. That said, im still hoping for more books from that side of. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
This is a place to discuss any and all things about the books. Episode iv a new hope like never cluding scenes that never made the silver screen. The high republic, a golden age of the jedi set 200 years before the first star wars movie. Here are all the new star wars books coming on force. John jackson miller steps confidently into the unexplored territory and owns it. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess, leia, darth vader and more continue. Was star wars a book series before it was a film series.
You may know the answer, but that doesnt spoil the fun of seeing star wars. Intriguingly, lucasfilm has announced a new series of books and comics, set in the star wars universe, which will centre on the high republic. In cases where series were not published in their chronological order, we have noted that as well. All novels here are published in collaboration with the lucasfilm story group, and are canon with the films and animated tv series. Now, with an exciting future filled with new cinematic installments of star wars, all aspects of star wars storytelling moving forward will be connected. The solo movie may not have done all that well in theaters. New star wars books coming to lead up to the rise of. Jan 10, 20 where to begin with star wars books emmet asherperrin. A new dawn book of the star wars disney canon novel. Having looked around there seem to be countless different plots, characters, alternative universes. Yodas secret war, by jason aaron, salvador larroca, kelly thompson, and emilio laiso.
Lucasfilms nowcorporate sibling marvel comics, which published star wars comics from 1977 to 1986, are once again publishing star wars titles that started in 2015. Two new star wars book recently were added to the schedule for 2019. On may 4 otherwise known as star wars day lucasfilm. The high republic is a new series of books and comics about the golden age of the jedi. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. Dec 12, 2017 star wars legacy of the force book 7 fury audiobook. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people behind one of the alltime great science fantasy sagas have always been more than happy to oblige. Star wars has launched a new storytelling initiative to fill in the backstory of the jedi order at its height. The companys focus would be shifted towards a restructured star wars canon based on new material. The rise of skywalker with s exclusive covers the final film in the skywalker saga comes home today on 4k ultra hd and bluray, and we have three free, printable covers featuring gorgeous concept art from the movie. Dork side of the force star wars episode 7, movies. The best star wars books and comics of the disney era. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. There are plenty of fans for whom the movies arent nearly enough, and the people.
This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. A new hope this was added for the april 10th, 1981 rerelease came out after the book b. Weeks before george lucas first star wars film hit theatres, marvel gave fans their first look at luke skywalker, boldly asking. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Yoda is called to a planet of child warriors in the middle of a tribal conflict. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. New star wars books coming to lead up to the rise of skywalker. Star wars is an epic space opera franchise created by american film producer, screenwriter and director george lucas. It mixes novels, comics and childrens books, and is set 200 years before the phantom menace. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. With the star wars craft book, fans of all ages and skill levels can bring the best of the. The new star wars expanded novel universe that includes all star wars novels and media created after the legends rebranding of the old eu.
Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. If youre new to books, and want to learn more about where to start, feel free to ask the community. Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star wars creative development. The star wars trilogy is one of the famous series of book that created such a powerful pellicle as the star wars movies. Dec 02, 2019 star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. Necs amazon store lots of cool stuff every day click here to check em out.
Disney and lucasfilm have announced a new publishing initiative for the star wars franchise. The rise of skywalker to hit the big screen in december, fans can check out a brand new slate of books dedicated to a galaxy far, far away. If you cant get enough of the new star wars movie, obiwan kenobi is not your only hope. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. They take place 40 aby after the battle of yavin, so 36 years after endor and the founding of the new republic and covers a tremendous story of interfam. The high republic is a new series of books and comics. Darth vader and thrawn team up in first look at new star wars. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Star wars inspires a love that can border on obsession. New star books is a vancouverbased books publishing company.
Aside from toys, clothes, and the obscenely large death star co. Featuring stunning retro stylized illustrations, this book is perfect for star warsand big golden bookfans of all ages. Nevermind that we are getting episode ix, the first liveaction tv series, but for this particular fan a slew of novels. This year is shaping up to be a big one for star wars.
Jul 09, 2010 check out this fantastic sales cover for star wars. Spark of rebellion, droids in distress, and rise of the old masters. We begin to wonder, is it time for a new star wars mmorpg. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. 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. The stories will take place 200 years prior to the. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several more. The ultimate home for star wars news, rumors, updates, casting, games, movies, television, merchandise, commentary, analysis, and more. There is quite a bit of interesting stuff here for star wars fans, even if you are one of the many people who absolutely despise jar jar binks.
Nov 24, 2017 it was revealed in 2014, however, that these books, and every other book in what was known as the expanded universe, was not considered part of the official star wars canon, with the expanded. Best new star wars books best new star wars canon books. Star wars disney canon novel book series thriftbooks. Twelve authors in total contributed to the series, which was a collaborative effort conceived by representatives of del rey, lucasfilm ltd. Here are the books thatll flesh out that galaxy far, far away for you and give you the story leading up to the force awakens. We have listed all of these star wars series by their chronology. Visit for first looks at star wars comics, exclusive book excerpts, and more. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014. Star wars insider has sections that detail updates in the star wars universe. Deceived explores the story of darth malgus, one of the characters in next years hugely anticipated video game the old republic. Young readers adaptation of the first act of star wars. Im just recently immersing myself into the new canon, and i was just wondering what are the top five books in the new canon in all of your opinions, of course.
I love my scifi books, but have never read any of the star wars novels. Mar 11, 2015 new star wars books will foreshadow the force awakens study up on new adventures featuring princess leia, han solo and friends with 20 new books, hitting shelves before the december release of. A new dawn is a fine start to the new expanded universe. I dont foresee many buying it, as a definitive edition including all episode ix stuff will release next year. No if you want to get technical, the film originally titled star wars, and later retitled star wars. An unexpected offer threatens the bond between quigon jinn and obiwan kenobi as the two jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon star wars novel to take place before the events of star wars. This is a list of star wars comics, comic books set in the fictional star wars universe.
Kindergarten writing and abcs star wars workbooks workman publishing on. These movies had blown up the spellings and the films top years in a row and they were an incredible production of the late 70s. Give in to the power of the crafty side with these unique star wars gifts. Its sort of an underworld take on the star wars universes, but it never quite lives up to its potential. Dark horse comics owned the license to publish star wars comics from lucasfilm exclusively from 1991 to 2014. It is a unique and insightful examination of this beloved franchise, including star wars.
Jar jar binks ultimate fate revealed in new star wars book. Lucasfilm announces a new line of books and comics to get fans excited about the new star wars movie. Grab your favorite little droid and treat them to a galactic readthe force is strong in these books. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. So, i know that star wars legends books are no longer considered canon and the eu was a mess anyway. Anderson, rebecca moesta, michael stackpole, alex wheeler, jude. The main star wars book, in both iterations it recently relaunched to reorient its timeline, now taking place immediately after empire strikes back, having first launched in 2014 as being set. If youve just tuned in with the new trilogy, then youre probably not super attached to the classic characters. Star wars legacy of the force book 7 fury audiobook youtube. Another solo novel, this one is entirely focused on young han from. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon.
Sep 30, 2016 though the old stories are now just legends, some of them are still great reads. The novels ride the reignited star wars craze sparked by the release of star wars, episode vii in 2015. Youve seen the new star wars movie the washington post. From the jedi, to the sith, to the forcesensitive, this big golden book is packed with stories about all the heroes and villains from the star wars saga. The clone wars stories of light and dark was announced today by lucasfilm publishing the book will. All stories are presented here in inuniverse chronological order, as opposed to realworld release dates. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. Celebrating the greatest space adventure saga of all time, star wars insider really gets the reader inside the worlds of star wars through exclusive interviews, behindthescenes exposes. Star wars is usually very black and whitethese books are very definite about the empire being bad and the new republic being good, but have a more nuanced view of both. Your vital onestop source for everything star wars past, present and future. Epub torrent or any other torrent from ebooks category. Likewise, many of the books within the new canon add new layers of depth to beloved star wars characters and events. Updated list of new star wars books releasing in 2019. The novelization for all of the star wars books is great, but just like the others to gain a depth of understanding and detail about the star wars universe, reading the novels is necessary.
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. This mini construction book contains fun facts and stats about some of the characters and ships from the new movie. In fact anyone who has seen the trailer below already knows how badass malgus is, so we cant wait. Whether they are canon or just legends, here are 15 star wars stories you need to read. Last night, the true nature of project luminous was finally unveiled as a huge new series of star wars prequel stories titled star wars. This includes all film novelizations, novels, comics, young readers, reference books, roleplaying sourcebooks, and more. Preorder hc comics, comic collections and most childrens books are not included, due to sheer numbers and everchanging schedules. A new hope, marvels ongoing star wars comics reveal new stories featuring these classic characters. The five best new star wars books last shot by daniel jose older. Every new star wars movie and tv show confirmed so far. That makes seven new canon books planned to hit the shelves this year.
While the movies have captured the hearts and minds of people the world over, theres plenty more star wars out there for the avid fan games, books. 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. The rise of skywalker to hit the big screen in december, fans can check out a brand new. One recent rumor indicated that future films could take place in an era of star wars being called the high repbulic, while the star wars publishing side was teasing something called project luminous. For one, this is the first time disney and lucasfilm. Unlike most creators you see on this site, george lucas has never written a star wars novel, but instead commissioned dozens and dozens of other writers such as john jackson miller, kevin j. Find the complete star wars disney canon novel book series listed in order. With more than 50 audiobooks, this series has created a fascinating new cast of side characters and stories that will continue to grow as long as the star wars fan base keeps demanding more adventures.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Well my favorite star wars books both print and audio are the legacy of the force series. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. While not particularly revealing compared to the prequel novels, small details and other storylines are picked up in the novel. Stealth mission construction book poes xwing egmont uk by rob ball model artwork and neal manning paper engineer join poe and bb8 for more action and adventure in star wars.