Star trek companion book

Great book, great star trek refence for any star trek fan. The star trek deep space nine companion is an absolute must for any ds9er or star trek fan. For the network that bought the show, it proved to be an even greater gamble, and after three seasons with disappointing ratings they cancelled star trek. Star trek voyager companion by paul ruditis 2003, paperback. Includes an indepth guide to all 15 thrilling episodes with insight from those who know them best in front of and behind the camera. The next generation, presenting interviews, features and articles celebrating the multiawardwinning series. Deep space nine companion star trek deep space nine. The next generation by larry nemecek book cover, description, publication history. On the next broadcast star trek episode, jane wyatt guested, playing spocks mother amanda. Essential star trek novels that even nontrekkers should read.

Episodebyepisode summaries, credits, and behindthescenes notes that shed intriguing light on the production of the show. Deep space nine companion book that sisko and bashirbeing people of colorwere treated more. This fully illustrated companion is absolutely packed with musthave information, including seven years of episode guides, original photographs and character profiles. The next generation companion is a reference book published by pocket books that provides an extensive episode guide to star trek. Were pulling our entries from the book star trek 101. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The fiftyyear mission is a noholdsbarred oral history of five decades of star trek, told by the people who were there. The uss discovery s specialty is using its sporebased hub drive to jump great distances faster than any warpfaring vessel in starfleet. Mar, 2020 bound for our galaxy at warp speed, a bold new companion book to cbs allaccess hit scifi series star trek. Discover the making of season one the official companion, get unprecedented access to the first season from the people who created it and immerse yourself in star trek. Background information writer larry nemecek had originally intended to publish a collated version of his.

A practical guide to who, what, where, and why, written by terry j. Background information writer larry nemecek had originally intended to publish a collated version of his tng season reference books a. The companion book is the closest thing to the special features extras on dvds. The next generation companion is a reference book published by pocket books that. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book itself is a collection of essays from various authors delving into star trek storylines pulled from the full spectrum of the series and movies and how those episodes and topics relate to history, current. Titans deluxe collectors edition delivers an intimate look at the making of star trek. From the earliest shortstory adaptations by james blish in the 1960s, followed by the first original star trek novels during the seventies, and on throughout the eighties. Revisiting the most political star trek episode the atlantic. Star trek voyager companion by paul ruditis alibris. Enterprise daedalus is a twopart novel that explores the aftermath of a prototype ships disastrous launch thirteen years prior the launch of the enterprise nx01.

Oct 08, 2017 behr also acknowledged the episodes implicit racial commentary, noting for the star trek. Dear cbs, we would like a companion book for star trek. The original star trek series debuted in 1966 and has spawned five tv series spinoffs and a dozen feature films, with an upcoming one from paramount arriving in 2016. The star trek the next generation companion fantastic fiction. Coon and directed by ralph senensky, it was first broadcast on november 10, 1967 in the episode, a shuttle crew from the uss enterprise encounters a man out of history and his mysterious alien companion. Each series sans enterprise has had a series companion released after the shows run ended. Its so awesome because all my friends always end up leaving me, but you cant. I now have the companions for next generation, ds9 and now voyager. Discovery, and is packed with amazing images, including. This is a list of reference books on the subjects of star trek. It was the ferengi rules of acquisition, the little dinky book that sat next to the cash register. But this summer, i decided to watch every episode and then read what the author wrote about it. Though ive always been a little disappointed with voyager, i was looking forward to the companion book to read about the ups and downs of this series. Star trek popups by courtney watson mccarthy, hardcover.

It is also the most colorful and it is very well put together. On september 8, 1987 more than twenty years after the original star trek series first aired millions of star trek fans across the country sat down in front of their television sets for the debut of an allnew series of star trek adventures. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction. Deep space nine is not only the best star trek show of all time, but its also one of the top 3 shows in the history of scifiction. The next generation book series by multiple authors includes books ghost ship, the peacekeepers, the children of hamlin, and several more. Over thirtyfive years ago, creating a television series about a group of explorers making their way across the unexplored reaches of space was a gamble for a small studio. Deep space nine companion is a reference book that takes a detailed look into the series and its. This 481 page book offers the bible on which the series was based, highly detailed episode guides, in depth character descriptions, lists of all the actors and crew members and the episodes on which they worked, awards listing, and comments from the principal actors. This addendum highlights the latest episodes of star trek. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. This musthave book for star trek fans is a companion to the best loved series in the franchise, star trek. The star trek the next generation companion star trek.

Deep space nine, had changed the face of syndication across the country. The companion contains numerous quotes from the writers, actors and directors. Deep space nine companion is a reference book that takes a detailed look into the series and its episodes. Star trek voyager companion paperback may 20, 2003 by paul ruditis author. The official companion delves into the making of discoverys first. The opinions and experiences of the guest stars, supporting cast members and even the stunt guys are also included. Included are their assessments of whether they considered the episode to be good, great, or notsogreat.

I found star trek and history a worthwhile read, despite mrs. Find star trek voyager companion 0743417518 by ruditis, paul. The star trek compendium is a reference book published by pocket books that provides an extensive episode guide to the original star trek series, beefed out with production background information, researched and compiled by its author. Block august 2000 hands down one of the most comprehensive books of its type ever published, this companion tracks the entire history of the show from initial concept to its final episode, with plenty of attention played to everything in between. A flip though of titan books collection of articles from star trek the magazine covering 50 years of star trek from tosent and some of the jj films. Voyager companion is a reference book that takes a detailed look into the series and its episodes. A guide to all seven seasons of star trek the next generation, filled with articles originally published in the star trek magazine collected here by titan bo. Share your glorious or hilarious ingame adventures through stories and screencaps, ask your game related questions, and organize events with your fellow captains. Nemesis this is the perfect opportunity to update this book with all of the star movies featuring the next generation. Metamorphosis is the ninth episode of the second season of the american science fiction television series star trek.

Contentsshow introduction from the book jacket over thirtyfive. Star trek voyager companion 0743417518 by ruditis, paul. Through four decades, five television series comprising over seven hundred episodes, ten feature films, and an animated series, fandoms thirst for more star trek stories has been unquenchable. No expense had been spared in bringing this new show to life original series creator gene roddenberry had even agreed to act as producer. Hear from the hundreds of television and film executives, programmers, writers. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.

Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Title summary field provided by blackwell north america, inc. Block is the coauthor of star trek the original topps trading card series, star trek the next generation 365, star trek the original series 365, star trek 101, and star trek. From audet ix to zytchin iii, this book covers it all. The nx designation indicates that this enterprise is an experimental prototype. The original book series by multiple authors includes books star trek. Includes an indepth guide to all 15 thrilling episodes with insight from those. Enterprise compendium or companion book the trek bbs. The next generation brought to vivid life a future where cooperation and mutual understanding proved the key to solving humanitys problems and enabled galactic civilization to flourish. By 1995, star trek and its two successors, star trek. This is the smallest companion i have seen for a star trek show as it only covers one season. The official companion book by titan overview the official behindthescenes guide to the hit new star trek television series this essential guide to the 6th star trek television series takes fans behindthescenes and into the strange new worlds of star trek. This is the official subreddit for star trek online, the licensed star trek mmo, available on pc, ps4, and xbox one.

I like to know all about the series both on and off screen. The star trek compendium is a reference book published by pocket books that provides an extensive episode guide to the original star trek series, beefed out with production background information, researched and compiled by its author summary edit. Aug 20, 2019 a guide to all seven seasons of star trek the next generation, filled with articles originally published in the star trek magazine collected here by titan bo. I enjoyed previous companion books, especially the deep space nine edition. The next generation series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Star trek the next generation all good things companion book. The motion picture, the entropy effect, the klingon gambit, and several more. Now as the studio and its parent company, viacom, looked to launch their own network, a new star trek series would easily become the cornerstone of the new enterprise. Discovery fans, a new book will be released on september 4 that may be of interest star trek discovery. Deep space nine companion isbn 97806717850 was released in 1999, and features the scripts for the entire series and the trailers for each episode featuring don lafontaine as the announcer, among others. Commissioner hedford, who embodies the companion, was portrayed by elinor donahue who was known for the 1950s sitcom father knows best, where she played jane wyatts eldest daughter.

The archetype text of its kind for the pocket star trek companion books, allan ashermans text has some of the best episode trivia and behind the scenes information on. Paul ruditis a companion to the popular syndicated television show offers a complete showbyshow guide to the series, including plot summaries and behindthescenes details. Some how i missed this companion when it was first released a few years ago. The next generation, beefed out with production background information, researched and compiled by its author. This is the ultimate reference book for all star trek fans. Bound for our galaxy at warp speed, a bold new companion book to cbs allaccess hit scifi series star trek. The archetype text of its kind for the pocket star trek companion book s, allan ashermans text has some of the best episode trivia and behind the scenes information on the original 79 star trek. The next generation companion is the complete guide to the series that brought star trek back to television for seven extremely successful seasons. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.

I owned this book for several years and would occasionally read about specific episodes. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Voyages of imagination takes a look back on the first forty years of professionally published star trek fiction, revealing the personalities and sensibilities of many of the novels imaginative contributors and offering an unprecedented glimpse into the creative processes, the growing pains, the risks, the innovations, the missteps, and the. Buy star trek voyager companion by paul ruditis online at alibris. The experience wasnt a novel, or a companion, or a script book. Behr also acknowledged the episodes implicit racial commentary, noting for the star trek. The next generation companion and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. From the earliest shortstory adaptations by james blish in the 1960s, followed by the first original star trek novels during the seventies, and on throughout the eighties, nineties, and into. The book is 736 pages long, and features numerous black and white pictures.

Enterprise ent focuses on the twentysecond century adventures of captain jonathan archer aboard the enterprise nx01 during the early days of interstellar travel. That said, its also the red headed stepchild of star trek, and is only now getting appreciated. From this point on, according to rule number 72 we are never allowed to go anywhere without each other except the bathroom. To do this, lieutenant paul stamets navigates the ship through. From the fourth edition book jacket space the final frontier. People passing through the shops and looking for quick gifts for trek fans back home. The hugo awardwinning author wrote the books that adapted every single original star trek episode into short stories, and then went on to write the first star trek novel for adults, in 1970. At one point dont know if this is still true, the most popular book being sold at star trek. All novels were published as mass market paperback editions.