Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the thrawn books by timothy. New books would therefore not be considered legends by definition. The most derided novel in the entire expanded universe, vonda mcintyres the crystal star includes both centaurs and werewolves spelled. When disney acquired lucasfilm and swept aside the old star wars expanded universe to create its own canon, there was plenty of outrage at. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, be. And then theres the crystal star, a novel so bad it ruined me. 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. Resistance reborn is an exquisite payoff to 4 years of star wars reborn expanded universe. This star wars legends article contains information that is affected by the star wars. Occasionally, youll see non star wars material from my other timeline sites included, as this was before i had the lightbulb moment when i realized that each universe should have its own latest news and updates page. May 05, 2016 may the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Dark force rising by timothy zahn, heir to the empire by timothy zahn, the last command by timothy zahn, sh.
Here is a brief history of the star wars expanded universe. May 04, 2019 15 best books from the defunct star wars expanded universe photos even though were in a new era of star wars, its always good to look back at where weve been in the long. 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. Your guide to the entire star wars expanded universe. 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. On april 25, 2014, lucasfilm and disney released a statement that would change the star wars franchise and expanded universe forever. Some are based directly on the movie material, while others rely heavily on the noncanonical expanded universe rebranded as star wars legends and removed from the canon in 2014. We are primarily a source of discussion and news for anything involving the star wars expanded universe legends or story group canon. Star wars expanded universe book collection youtube. The 12 worst things in the star wars expanded universe. 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.
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. In 2012, disney bought lucasfilm, adding another wrench to the works. Xwing is a ten book series of star wars novels by michael a. The folks who are guiding star wars have decided to abandon the expanded universe, the novels, comics and games that carried the original story forward. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded. Welcome to the star wars expanded universe subreddit. The rise of skywalker is a celebration of star wars. The best books from the old star wars expanded universe. This star wars expanded universe story proves that luke is. Dec 26, 2015 ive heard praise in this forum regarding different star wars books. A new solo clip indicates hans expanded universe story is now star wars.
Disneys biggest star wars mistake the washington post. Expanded universe star wars star wars legends the high republic tiein fiction tiein novels. Subscribe to see new videos every weekday covering star wars canon and legends lore. The truth about the expanded universe and the expanded. The sheer volume of material is a doubleedged sword. Debunking expanded universe myths disney star wars is dumb. Hello, and welcome to a nostalgic trip through the old star wars expanded universe.
The jedi academy trilogy is a trilogy of science fiction novels set in the star wars expanded universe. Why disney blew up more than 30 years of star wars canon. The star wars franchise has spawned over one hundred computer, video, and board games, dating back to some of the earliest home consoles. 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. Its the first star wars book to ever utilize input from the lucasfilm story group. The star wars expanded universe, much like star wars in general. Stackpoles contributions cover the adventures of a new rogue squadron formed by wedge antilles, while allstons focus on wraith squadron, another creation of antilles. Apr 30, 2014 the folks who are guiding star wars have decided to abandon the expanded universe, the novels, comics and games that carried the original story forward. Please note too that these pages are being kept for nostalgia and research purposes. 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. Understanding the star wars universe will be easier than ever now since all of it is technically canon. Disney has been engaged in a secret war against the star wars expanded universe in order to sell more books, comics and toys. This body of work represents the original star wars expanded universe, which was rebranded as star wars legends and declared noncanon to the franchise in april 2014.
Nov 18, 2015 the star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. What is the expanded universe and why is continuity such a major issue. Every installmentmovie, book, tv show, comic, gameis, at worst, at the low end of mediocre. This is the realtime chronological novel publishing timeline. 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.
Because i know this will end up coming back to me one way or another, let me just clarify something. In april 2014, disneywhich had purchased the series in 2012, when it bought. A page to persuade disneylucasfilm to continue publishing the star wars expanded universe which was unceremoniously cut. But fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now noncanon expanded universe, which lives on in a new form in. Tackling an era rather than the whole timeline is easier since eras help break the expanded universe down into more manageable chunks.
The star wars expanded universe timeline home facebook. Sep 01, 2009 the star wars expanded universe is conveniently divided into to six eras. This time, im looking at the first eu books i ever read, kevin j. The new star wars canon has existed for four years now, but we still remember the old days. The overall quality of the star wars universe is better now. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever. How the abandoned star wars expanded universe inspired. 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. This trilogy is largely credited with breathing life into the expanded universe and revitalizing star wars as a whole. Dec 01, 2018 because i know this will end up coming back to me one way or another, let me just clarify something.
Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe hasnt. Why it matters and the danger it faces after star wars was released, it became apparent that my storyhowever many films it took to tellwas only one of thousands that could be told about the characters who inhabit its galaxy. The new star wars canon desperately needs more books like tales from the. Old republic era, rise of the empire era, rebellion era, new republic era, new jedi order era and legacy era. 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 academy, and the mediocre. 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. What do you think of the expanded universe of books.
Solo demonstrates that the star wars expanded universe. When disney acquired lucasfilm and swept aside the old star wars expanded universe to create its own canon, there was plenty of outrage at the loss of such a swath of materialsranging from the. Jul 02, 2017 the overall quality of the star wars universe is better now. As with the world of the avengers etc, disney has paid huge attention to the star wars expanded universe, a wider body of work that was beginning to grow seriously unruly. In the video i strongly imply that lucasfilm is behind the spread of these rumors and. Wedge antilles is back in the star wars universe and breaking your goddamn. A new dawn was a groundbreaking novel for a handful of reasons. Alphabet squadron is the closest thing to an xwing book star wars has had in.
Here are the 10 expanded universe books, comics and more that well miss the most. Where to start with the star wars expanded universe. Demand for past tales of the expanded universe will keep them in print, presented under the new legends banner. 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. Episode i the phantom menace, lucasfilm has divided its titles by fictional era with symbols designating such.
It invented a lot of things that fans later took for granted. 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. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever io9 gizmodo. The expanded universe story that led to lucasfilm rewriting star. Jun 26, 2017 with a new trilogy, we have ourselves a new canon. The 10 best stories in the star wars expanded universe. The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be. In april 2014 lucasfilm and disney publishing stated that the existing. Feb 24, 2019 those are another authors interpretation of what ive created, and not to be taken seriously, as far as what is really going on in the star wars world.
The star wars expanded universe is dumb and should be forgotten. The disneyfication of star wars the washington post. Apr 25, 2014 regarding the status of the expanded universe canon in relation to the official canon established by the films. A guide to all the new star wars books in the expanded universe. Disneys secret war against star wars expanded universe. May 31, 2018 but fans might be interested in a different future entirely the future of the now noncanon expanded universe, which lives on in a new form in solo. The star wars universe is more than just a handful of blockbuster films and animated television shows. 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. Disney the new dark master of the empire, decrees that the star wars expanded universe is dead. Jul 10, 2017 where to start with the star wars expanded universe by thea james.
A page to persuade disneylucasfilm to continue publishing the star wars expanded universe which was. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. These books were designed to fit closely with the prequel trilogy, and told some excellent stories. Jan 16, 2012 with thirtytwo brand new pages and many more fully updated pages featuring stunning images with a new fresh look, star wars. George lucas not to be taken seriously as far as what is really going on in the star wars world.
The exact chronology of the events described in this article is currently unknown. The new legends clone wars timeline was never established by lucasfilm. May the fourth be with you as we explore my collection of star wars expanded universe novels. Crystal star really is the worst star wars book ever io9. Feb 26, 2020 he is the author of the forthcoming book. Of the approximately eleventy billion books in the original star wars expanded universe, there are the hallowed the.