George Lucas books in order
American filmmaker and philanthropist
- Born
- 1944
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 18
- Series
- 1
George Lucas has published 9 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books, 1 play and 3 other books, beginning with Star Wars (1976). The series is Chronicles of the Shadow War (3 books, starting with Shadow Moon). The latest is Star Wars: Episode IV: a New Hope (2017).
Updated September 2026
Chronicles of the Shadow War books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 Shadow Moon (1995) · 2 Shadow Dawn (1995) · 3 Shadow Star (2000)
- 1.
Shadow Moon (1995)
- 2.
Shadow Dawn (1995)
- 3.
Shadow Star (2000)
Where to start with George Lucas
Start here
Star Wars
George Lucas's most-read book.
Newest
Star Wars: Episode IV: a New Hope
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
The Art of Star Wars (1979)
Willow (1988)
Revenge of the Sith: The Illustrated Screenplay (2005)
Star Wars Art (2010)
William Shakespeare's Star Wars (2013)
Star Wars: Episode IV: a New Hope (2017)
Novellas in order
Willow: The Novel (1988)
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2005)
Non-fiction in order
George Lucas (1999)
Children's books in order
Star Wars (1976)
The Phantom Menace (1999)
Plays in order
American Graffiti (1972)
Other books in order
Return of Jedi-Movie (1983)
Illustrated Screenplay: Star Wars: Episode 6 (1998)
Star Wars: Episode I (2000)
About George Lucas
George Walton Lucas Jr. is an American filmmaker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He created the Star Wars franchise and its fictional universe, the Indiana Jones franchise, and founded Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX. Lucas also served as chairman of Lucasfilm before selling it to The Walt Disney Company in 2012. The recipient of two Emmy Awards and nominations for four Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, he is considered to be one of the most significant figures of the 20th-century New Hollywood movement, and a pioneer of the modern blockbuster. Despite this, he has remained an independent filmmaker for most of his career.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
George Lucas FAQ
- How many books has George Lucas written?
- George Lucas has published 9 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book, 2 children's books, 1 play and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read George Lucas's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Chronicles of the Shadow War with Shadow Moon. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is George Lucas's latest book?
- Star Wars: Episode IV: a New Hope (2017).
- What is George Lucas's most famous book?
- Star Wars (1976) is George Lucas's most widely read book.
- Are George Lucas's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Chronicles of the Shadow War); the other 15 books stand alone.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.