Discover the magic of the internet at imgur, a community powered entertainment destination. So that would be proof that george lucas didnt like the direction that the expanded universe went. Lucasfilm had approved a series of books, comics and video games that filled in the gaps between the six star wars movies and beyond. 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. The spinoff material was moderated by lucasfilm, and lucas reserved the right to both draw from and contradict it in his own works. Kyp durron from the expanded universe of star wars star wars rpg, star wars jedi. 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.
Regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. 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. Did george lucas dislike star wars expanded universe. Apr 25, 2014 however, the mythos established in the books, video games, etc.
Updated guide to new canon star wars books december. Revenge of the sith is in my view infinitely better than the film itself. Dec 15, 2015 since then, disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys.
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. 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. Star wars really is the poster child for how this trope works. But hardcore star wars fans knew what happened to them or they thought they did. Star wars expanded universe stories to feature in episode. I personally liked the expanded universe, and wished that disney would have used plot ideas from the expanded universe for episode vii. From the adventures of luke skywalker in december 1976 to the latest novel, this timeline tracks the month and year of every star wars. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Nasa has star trek goodies houston, tx album on imgur star trek crew. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh.
New to star wars books and dont know where to start. Under lucasfilm president kathleen kennedys direction, the company for the first time ever has formed a story group to oversee and coordinate all star. See more ideas about star wars, war and star wars art. Apr 28, 2014 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. After disney bought lucasfilm and got the ball rolling on new star wars movies, they wiped clean the entire expanded universe of narratively. Timothy zahn says we shouldnt assume that all star wars. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. Meanwhile, the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand. And in the wake of the zahn books come more and more in the new republic era. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games began appearing last fall, as well as seven adult books. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Then disney bought lucasfilm, and declared that canon of material a.
From toys to games to artwork, posters and especially books, its force remains strong. See this article in wookieepedia for how it all works. For purists, the other pages on this site remain free of post20 stories. 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. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. Lift your spirits with funny jokes, trending memes, entertaining gifs, inspiring stories, viral videos, and so much more. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 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. 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. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels.
The force awakens instead of using plot ideas from episode iv. If you want to read the expanded universelegends books in chronological order, this timeline. Which is why star wars fans were distraught to learn that what we all know as the eu is not being. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. Comics, novels, and related games in canon and legends. My last marathon was in 2005, before episode iii came out. Ever wanted a straight up gritty war book in the star wars universe. The clone wars television series and film, and part i of the short story blade squadron. This is the code that the new gray order, formed both upon the chosen path of luke skywalker and the direct beliefs and teachings of the original gray jedi order, would have likely followed.
New movies and other stories arent based on these books, and will sometimes contradict them. It wasnt the rebranding itself that caused a fuss, but rather the news that the former eu would no longer be considered canon. This is the fanon expansion of the code, word for word, with no edits, missing lines, or swapped sections. 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. Dec 17, 2015 if so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. 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. Star wars expanded universe audiobooks album on imgur. For more than two decades, star wars further explored that famous galaxy far, far away outside of the movies through the expanded universe, a. But the press release announcing the decision is an iron fist in a velvet glovethe corporate parent cracking down on. 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. I dont know that much about eu but it sucks you fans didnt get what you deserved after supporting the bookscomics for so long. 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. May 05, 2016 may the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels.
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. Star wars incredible crosssections with text imgur. The xwing comics and novels stand at the peak of the expanded universe, while the novelisation of star wars. Star wars expanded universe audiobooks by maxx070994 oct 26 2015 there is a lot to the star wars eu and that can put people off because they dont know where to start or what books they should read. So it is possible that disney will bring more legends material into canon indeed, disney has introduced grand admrial thrawn into canon. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should 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. This is a page about the star wars universe and its history. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown.
Mar 02, 2020 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. 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. See more ideas about star wars, war, star wars universe. Apr 30, 2020 best scifi franchise ever, but i dont like how disney messed it up. 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. Japanese cover art for the star wars expanded universe book series, the new jedi order. It removed the entirety of the expanded universe from canon. Star wars has expanded to other media, which include all star wars fictional material produced by lucasfilm or officially licensed by it outside of the original theatrical star wars films produced by george lucas. 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, miscellaneous.
New timelineapproved star wars cartoons, comic books, and video games. 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. 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. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. There have been a few posts about the best eu books, but which books would you avoid. Popular star wars expanded universe books goodreads. If so, i highly recommend reading books from the star wars the expanded universe. Star wars expanded universe audiobooks by maxx070994 oct 26 2015 there is a lot to the star wars eu and that can put people off because they. These books are part of the original star wars expanded universe, and follow an internally consistent timeline.
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. I surveyed fansites and blogs to find identify the 10 most significant star wars tieins amongst fans. Star wars expanded universe skip to main search results amazon prime. As far as the expanded universe goes, while i like the suggestion to read wookieepedia, reading the stories themselves instead of the basic synopses of them gives you so much more depth and breadth to the universe. Thrawn empire star wars books, star wars rpg, star wars rebels. Such derivative works have been produced concurrently with, between, and after the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, as. Star wars has been expanded to media other than the original films. Written by the same author that wrote the original thrawn legends. This set features two fully poseable 3 34inch scale action figures from hasbro and a dark horse comic book featuring the characters.
As a result, the company made a swift and decisive move that guts what star wars meant for many fans. Star wars just nuked its entire expanded universe the. Im starting to get more into the star wars books, but i dont want to waste my time with any bad star wars books. Since then, disney has set about creating its own expanded universe. 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. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. Anakin skywalker also comes with a lightsaber accessory.
Apr 11, 2020 everything about star wars and star trek expanded universe as. Imgur post imgur yoda species, star wars images, star wars facts. Lamenting the death of the star wars expanded universe. Fans talk wistfully about the old eu books, and no doubt there were some major gems, but. Lucasfilm confirms no expanded universe for future star wars media, announces new adult fiction books officially official by becky chambers apr 27th, 2014, 12. 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. That presents the new disney lucasfilm headed by kathleen kennedy with the unique. My page of star wars book information to get people into the books. Even 35 years after it was first released, star wars remains big business. Novel publishing timeline this is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. How the abandoned star wars expanded universe inspired.
A definitive legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. A list of the top star wars expanded universe novels. Star wars expanded universe book collection home facebook. 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. Straight from the pages of the destiny trilogy of star trek novels, originally. Star wars trivia star wars droiden star wars books star wars facts star wars characters star wars poster sith darth revan darth vader hola, this is my second new jedi orderwallpaper, the first one can be found here link its a wall for the edge of victory i conquestbook. Its actual language is quite a bit softer, temporizing that the eu is not being discarded, just changed. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films, the star wars. Creators of new star wars entertainment have full access to the rich content of the expanded universe.
For those puzzled as to why the postdisney buyout titles would be included on a star wars eu timeline, the complete saga page follows the one canon approach, which permits any story that reasonably fits into the expanded universe on the timeline. 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. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. Taking place over 19 books, three short stories, and three online novellas, the huge event saw multiple characters from the main star wars canon and expanded universe teaming up to fight the invaders. 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.
Growing up, i used to be an avid reader of the star wars expanded universe. 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. This body of work was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe for decades. Oct 26, 2015 star wars expanded universe audiobooks by maxx070994 oct 26 2015 there is a lot to the star wars eu and that can put people off because they dont know where to start or what books they should read. Starwarestoys star wars expanded universe action figures.