Anderson, rebecca moesta, michael stackpole, alex wheeler, jude watson, l. Though all eyes are on the boy anakin skywalker, there is another young man making his rite of passage. Kenobi so renamed because theres already another ben in star wars, ben skywalker went on the schedule for 20. They mostly talked about books i already knew about, but then they dropped the news. The only thing standing between obiwan kenobi and jedi knighthood is a lesson he must learn from his jedi master, but the only place where he can learn that lesson is in the middle of an intergalactic war. During the age of the empire, he went by the alias of ben kenobi in order to hide from the regime that drove the jedi to near extinction in the aftermath of the clone wars. I liked this one because it wasnt trying too hard to sound like a star wars book. Now, john jackson over the last few years i have been continually disappointed by some of the star wars books that have come to market. Star wars obiwan kenobi fan theory is obi wan the real. If theres one thing that experience can demonstrate, its that theres a high probability that the standalone obiwan kenobi movie currently in development will feature the jedi knight taking on. Kenobi is a novel written by author john jackson miller. 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. On melidadaan, obiwan manages to help the young stop the civil war, but not. No one so perfectly encapsulates the goodness of the jedi order.
Oh, did i mention there was no cell reception in this convention hall. Star wars legends audiobook written by john jackson miller. While thats not the shows official title, it might offer an. However, much more happened in the preceding years than one might expect. It is set during the early days of obiwans exile on tatooine. The rise of skywalker stung lucasfilms reputation, but after episode 9, there appears to be a shake up. The books follow the adventures of young jedi obiwan kenobi and his master, quigon jinn, before the events of star wars. The obiwan kenobi series is delayedbut not canceled vanity. In february, the working title for the obiwan kenobi series was revealed to be pilgrim.
Hello, i was wondering if some people could recommend the best books about obi wan kenobi to read. A star wars books reading order for fans of the classic series. I recently picked up the book kenboi and i freaken love it, though i do wish ben was in it more. Wild space is almost entirely obiwan, and its one of my favorite books in that era, or probably is my favorite. In the laterreleased prequel trilogy, a younger version of the character serves as one of the main protagonists alongside anakin skywalker. One tiny personal disappointment i do have, and this is a bit of a character spoiler, but not a plot spoiler, is that kenobi at no time learns that darth vader is still alive. Obiwan kenobi series reportedly scrapped and being. Star wars books and comics about obiwan kenobi what to. New concept trailer for the rumored star wars anthology spinoff revolving around obiwan kenobi in exile. Following order 66, general obi wan kenobi vanished from the galaxy along with all the other jedi. Ewan mcgregors solo series, set to take place between revenge of the sith and a new.
Star wars legends star wars legends and millions of other books are. Moulin rouge ewan gordon mcgregor was born on march 31, 1971 in perth, perthshire, scotland, to carol diane lawson and james charles mcgregor, both teachers. He is the safety amidst the turmoil of galactic civil war and treacherous betrayal. The book also gives an interesting view on the much hated sand people and their conflict with the moisture farmers. The novel takes place between the events of star wars. Kenobi is a beautiful surprise, a wonderful scene in the larger arc of the star wars drama. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. So for that small period of time only me and those other 19 star wars expanded universe fans knew that this book was coming. Within the original trilogy, obiwan serves as a supporting character and is portrayed by english actor alec guinness. But it was all a ploy by maul to draw kenobi out, and it worked. Obiwan kenobi writer drops details about the anticipated. The books follow the adventures of young jedi obiwan kenobi and his. The ultimate guide to reading the star wars books reedsy. Obiwan kenobi was a forcesensitive human male and a legendary jedi master and member of the jedi high council during the fall of the republic.
Anyone have any recommendations for other books about obi wan to. Theres no way jar jar binks is in the kenobi series right. And no one was paying obiwan the slightest bit of attention this early in the morning. If he says force is not a super power, then it is not in the new. His character is developed from start to finish, and yet it feels like we will never exhaust the obiwan stories to be told. Leia, princess of alderaan by claudia grey teen leia. The strong, silent hero trying to blend in and not attract attention, yet unable to do so. Obiwan isnt sure what to do with a genie, but he supposes theyll figure it out along the way. Tatooinea harsh desert world where farmers toil in the heat of two suns while trying to protect themselves and their loved ones from the marauding tusken raiders. Obiwan kenobi is paired with an old friend to find a mysterious desert flower on the planet sarga. If anyone asks, ill just tell them that i thought i saw master skywalkers name in one of my articles, obiwan told himself as he pulled up the search screen and typed in the name skywalker under the master category.
Ewan mcgregor is no obiwan kenobi in first look at ryan. A new fan theory considers that obiwan kenobi is the real chosen one and could change the ending of star wars the rise of skywalker. Maul had also come to the desert planet, seeking his final revenge against kenobi the jedi who bested him and changed his fate so long ago. They dueled in the dead of night, maul attacking furiously. Ewan mcgregor to play obi wan kenobi in disney plus series. If youve just watched the films, but from the beginning, and you want more, might i recommend master and apprentice by claudia gray for more obiwan kenobi and quigon jinn, well before the original trilogy star wars. No forced dialogue, no forced character development. But the company may no longer feel the need, as the issue is more or less resolved in the press already. One cannot help falling in love with ben kenobi s character. He is the safety amidst the turmoil of galactic civil. During the age of the empire, he went by the alias of ben kenobi in order to hide from the regime that drove the jedi to.
Ewan mcgregor says obiwan kenobi series still a go, but pushed back over scripts this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Jude watson is the primary author of the series, although the first book was written by dave wolverton. However, as they brave bandits, dragons, tornadoes, and many other dangers, they may realize feelings that finally have the chance to come to light. Ewan mcgregor is no obiwan kenobi in first look at ryan murphys halston series.
A new rumor contends star wars most reviled character, jar jar binks, will play a role in the obiwan kenobi series. With that in mind, it may come as somewhat of a shock to learn that the great jedi was almost left behind as a jedi initiate after no jedi knight seemed to be willing to take him on as a padawan. Jedi apprentice is a popular series of books in the fictional star wars legends universe, published between 1999 and 2002. The obiwan kenobi series is delayedbut not canceled.
Kenobi by john jackson miller goodreads share book. Fans have long wondered what happened to ahsoka after she left the jedi order near the end of the clone wars, and before she reappeared as the mysterious rebel operative fulcrum in rebels. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. As long as no one finds out that the reader is a genie and his boss doesnt kill him for snooping in the back room. There are only few who can decide on the new canon, and filoni is one of them. But it was over quickly, with obiwan delivering one single, fatal strike. 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. The novel was announced at new york comicon on friday, oct. One of the major reservations some fans and commentators have regarding the obiwan series is whether or not it is a necessary addition to. Jedi apprentice is a popular series of books in the fictional star wars. In a recent interview with michael slavin over at discussing film, obi. Star wars is an epic space opera franchise created by american film producer, screenwriter and director george lucas. I had no idea what i was in for when i started it, and im glad i gave it a try.
This is a very good read, the one thing i will say straight away is that, one could theorise that the exploits of ben kenobi could possibly be extended into more than just this one book, perhaps they have already or maybe will be in more in the future. But unlike those books, what kenobi offers is a well balanced, fresh take on an old story that had plenty to offer but was never explored. Its an exciting and moving story of one of star wars most important characters. I was hoping to have this scene, but perhaps theyll leave that for another story. Books similar to kenobi star wars legends kenobi star wars legends. Reps for mcgregor and disney plus did not immediately respond to varietys request for comment. Lets take a look at what we can expect from the series and how it will explain everything you need to know about force ghosts. In broad strokes, these novels paint the major galactic events that have taken place and add tons of context to the events taking place between the movies. Obiwan kenobi is often remembered as one of the greatest jedi knights of his era. People have been clamoring for a film about obiwan kenobi, but in the meantime, this book goes into kenobis.