This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. Earlier today, the del rey star wars facebook account released a teaser of the upcoming, canon novel, tarkin, by james luceno. The clone wars television series and film, while the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was re. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films and the star wars. When the socalled death star is completed, tarkin is confident that the galaxys lingering pockets of separatist rebellion will be brought to. Tarkin, a novel by james luceneo, published by del rey. A sympathetic villain is difficult to write under the best. Tarkin is a canon novel written by james luceno which was published by del rey. As the second book in the newly rebooted star wars canon, tarkin is an ambitious title that sets out to be part memoir, part rebel hunt. Episode iii revenge of the sith, and it focuses on wilhuff tarkin and how he became a grand moff. The book is set inbetween the events of star wars episode iii. This book is part of disneys and lucasfilms new star wars cannon, and its. Are the jedi path and book of sith volumes part of the.
Tarkin by comparison is very narrow in scope and vague in details. In 2012, star wars was purchased by disney and became incorporated within their juggernaut of a system, and as a result, star wars canon was thrown into flux. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Having established himself as one of the fanfavourite authors of the star wars expanded universe, james luceno is also kicking off the. Padmes predecessor on the throne of naboo, king veruna, has made the jump from legends to disney canon thanks to the star wars. Tarkin chronologie litterature litterature star wars universe. Why sidious protected tarkin from vader and was so loyal to the grand moff. What will count is a new slate of novels launched sept. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from a new hope to full. Born on the outer rim world of eriadu to a high class. From the adventures of luke skywalker, the force awakens, and several.
Star wars books timeline page 2 of 7 star wars timeline. The novel is set in 14 bby, five years after the events of star wars. Subscribe for more star wars videos every monday, wednesday, and friday. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise. The star wars disney canon novel book series by multiple authors includes books the phantom menace, star wars. Darth plagueis has a great tiein to the star wars movies and was very wide in scope and has great character detail. Queens peril is an upcoming canon youngadult novel written by e. Loyal proponent of the republic and trusted ally of the jedi order. Its been called the best star wars canon book published and a fantastic look at the villains of the galaxy. Tarkin book star wars timeline star wars canon timeline. Tarkin is the second novel in the new star wars canon.
That rule by fear, which tarkin spoke of in a new hope, is referenced all over this book, whether tarkin is fighting rebel spacecraft or wild primates. Ever since walt disney had acquired the rights from george lucas, all of the star wars books and comic books that were written prior to that are no longer canon, but rather. The novel tells a story featuring wilhelm tarkin, shortly before hes promoted from moff to grand moff. Heres my rating for all of the new canon novels ive read so far.
What tarkin wanted to do everyday on the death star canon. This is a list of novels considered canon in the new continuity of star wars. The second of the new canon novels focuses on the story behind wilhuff tarkins rise from governor and moff to the first grand moff, while filling in most of his personal history. I was about 10 minutes from downloading star wars aftermath. Tarkin tells a compelling tale of mystery while revealing much about a character who has fueled debate among fans since 1977, as well as the oppressive regime he.
Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. It also tells a comingofage story for a younger tarkin back on his home planet, depicting the events that shapes him into the man we know from the film and the cartoons. New star wars canon introduced in the book star wars. The book is set between episodes 3 and 4 of the star wars movies, and tells the story of wilhuff tarkin, who rises through the imperial ranks to become one of the emperors best. Chris larue there are sooo many books to read in the star wars universe. A new dawn by john jackson miller, published in september 2014.
A frequently updated list of every star wars books in the official canon. Author james luceno is no stranger to writing for the. Official star wars inuniverse book featuring notes on tactics, armor, and valor from galactic conflicts in the star wars universe from the clone wars and. Star wars canon books in chronological order youtini. The latest book that takes place in the galaxy far, far away, titled star wars.
Darth plagueis treatment, bringing the legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. James luceno enters the new star wars canon with a book about grand moff tarkin. It was over six months ago, so my memory is a bit faulty, but this has to be one of my alltime favorites of the new canon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tarkin. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star wars. It will be published by disneylucasfilm press on may 5, 2020. Bby stands for before the battle of yavin star wars. Darth plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from a new hope to full, fascinating life. Bestselling star wars veteran james luceno gives grand moff tarkin the star. Tarkin is a canon original novel, set in the prequel era, written by james luceno. Del rey announcement src tarkin is a canon novel written by james luceno which was published by del rey on november 4, 2014. Tarkin is the second novel in the new star wars unified canon.
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