Essential star trek novels that even nontrekkers should read. Pre encounter at farpoint david gerrold oct87 1 ghost ship diane carey jul88 2 the peacekeepers gene deweese sep88 3 the children of hamlin carmen carter nov88 4 survivors jean lorrah ja. Net is in no way associated with, nor endorsed by, paramount pictures andor viacom. The original series have been written about somewhere, im sure the tales were never told with the same humor and heart as stephen whitfield and gene roddenberry gave to this book. For star trek crossover series, please see star trek. Feb 17, 2016 i guess maybe they wont make one for star trek beyond because the script was subjected to too many changes and last minute additions while filming and doing reshoots.
As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. The women writers behind pocket books 1980s star trek. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of. My new book children of time focuses on one such craft, humanitys last hope in a desperate. The art of juan ortiz star trek next generation 01 by juan ortiz isbn. A multi point of view reference book, in which input from a wide range of production contributors, from studio executives to costumers, was processed, it was the first of its kind. Van hise includes interviews with the stars of the movies, as well as with those who worked behind cameras and editing machines to bring them to the screen. Owing to the late completion of the film and ambitious scope of the manuscript, it was never publisheduntil now. Star trek books share book recommendations with your.
Whitfield, mentioned in the audio commentary of star trek. Hartwell and john ordover, the star trek novels have regularly attracted some of the best authors out there. He wrote total 11 books based on the three seasons of original star trek episodes. The next generation novel series began in 1987 and is still ongoing. In 1979, preston neal jones was given unparalleled access to the cast and creators of star trek. Tng books in order of when they were originally published, as well as a list of the novels in chronological order. Luckily, there are tons of star trek novels that have been published since the original series went off the air and many of them are shockingly good. An original novel set in the lost era time period between star trek. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. This is the book, written by stephen poe, under the pseudonym stephen e. More recent next generation novels link directly with other star trek book lines and series, such as. Its a piece of work that serves as an example of roddenberrys vision of the franchise what he felt star trek should look like in the late seventies.
This is a list of reference books on the subjects of star trek. The story was huge and epic, a gigantic space opera set in the star trek universe no reboots or alternate realities here after star trek. The making of star trek is an interesting behindthescenes look at the making of star trek. The original series is a series of science fiction novels based on the popular television show 19661969 and movies created by gene roddenberry. Titan 20052017, destiny 2008, typhon pact 2010 2012. Star trek is a series of episodes initially divided into three seasons and produced by america based producer gene roddenberry which was an experiment of. The making of the movies offers a wealth of trivia, including information on the star trek ii that never appeared and the aborted star trek vi. The making of star trek is a behindthescenes description of the creation of star trek.
Jan 01, 2015 in 1979, preston neal jones was given unparalleled access to the cast and creators of star trek. Since gene roddenberrys original series first aired in 1966, star trek has become a pop culture phenomenon, and one of the largest global properties of all time. Enterprise was designed, her weaponry, equipment and power resources, the original concept behind the show, how the continuity is maintained, backgrounds of the characters. Enterpriseb on a mission near tzenkethi space, they explore rejarris. Your best bet would be to run over to your nearest used book store.
Spanning the epic science fiction franchises fiftyoneyear history, a breathtaking collection of the most compelling star trek facts and trivia, including events from both on and offscreen, available in 100 concise lists since gene roddenberrys original series first aired in 1966, star trek has become a pop culture phenomenon, and one of the largest global properties of all time. Titan 20052017, destiny 2008, typhon pact 20102012. Buy a cheap copy of the making of star trek book by gene roddenberry. The novels of the series are adapted from the popular television series and movies of the same name that were telecast between the year 1966 and 1969. It also has tables for comics, audiobooks, unofficial. Would anybody know of a comprehensive list of every single nonfiction book about star trek has been published. Discover librarianselected research resources on star trek from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. William shatners personal account of the making of star trek v. Gene roddenberry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The final frontier by lisabeth shatner, william shatner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The motion picture is heavily influenced by gene roddenberry. A tribute to star trek is maintained by john patuto. Theyre easy reads, and not bad in keeping with the original series storyline. The complete history of the tv series, from conception, design and scripting to how the finished product was produced and sold. But i have found that not all of the books are good. Star trek beyond is a 2016 american science fiction action film directed by justin lin, written by simon pegg and doug jung, and based on the television series star trek created by gene roddenberry. The making of star trek paperback 1986 by stephen e. The making of star trek mass market paperback 12 aug 1986 by stephen e. So when i saw a star trek book from the 1980s written by a woman, i decided to check it out. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The wrath of khan towers over the history of movie space opera. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Once weve finished the run through, we might come back and add a series overview.
Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. The making of star trek by stephen e whitfield alibris. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This comprehensive guide to the series delves into the myriad worlds and different dimensions visited by the crew of the u. May, 2015 eventually, though, i read them, and they were fantastic. Captain kirk meets his lawyer and they discuss books. Pre encounter at farpoint david gerrold oct87 1 ghost ship diane carey jul88 2 the peacekeepers gene deweese sep88 3 the children of hamlin carmen carter nov88 4 survivors jean lorrah jan89 5 strike zone peter david mar89 6 power hungry howard weinstein may89 7 masks john vornholt jul89 8 the captains honor david. The science of star trek from tricorders to warp drive. May 01, 2011 captain kirk meets his lawyer and they discuss books. This is my favorite reference book, and i dont want to miss out on the opportunity to praise it in any possible way. The biography of the leading science fiction tv program star trek.
If those stories of the pending demise of what is now called star trek. The long, hard battle of televisions first tentative step toward adult science fiction, with the complete story of how the u. The book arrived on time and in better condition than advertised. The original fiveyear mission of the starship enterprise to explore strange new worlds and to seek out new life and new civilizations has ended. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. Free next day delivery on eligible orders for amazon prime members buy star trek books on. The book of lists catalogs the most compelling facts about the original series and its spinoffs, as well as its thirteen films, gathered together. Filled with quotations from cast members, memos to and from gene roddenberry, biographies of cast members, sketches, photographs, set descriptions, and even budgets and cast schedules, this volume is a fascinating, invaluable behindthescenes account of the development and production of. Just in time for the films 35th anniversary, a new book detailing the production of star trek. Eventually, though, i read them, and they were fantastic. The original series is a series of novels written by various authors and based on the science fiction genre. Treknology also does something else different from existing books about the science and technology of star trek.
Rare behindthescenes set photos from the original star trek series book tv photos star trek about 4 years ago by joey paur. James blish was the first person to write star trek books through short stories for each episode into one book. The absence of information on the third season is due to nbcs cancellation of the series. The motion picture is coming this fall, and trekmovie has a first look at the details. The motion picture for what was intended to be a cover story for cinefantastique magazine. Season 1 september 28, 1987 may 16, 1988 encounter at farpoint the naked now code of honour the last outpost where no. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Official references unofficial references making ofs periodicals. Stay at home and catch up on the latest books and magazines from the star trek universe. Q in law had a terrible beginning and end but for 200 hundred pages had me laughing out loud about every 2 pages.
I guess maybe they wont make one for star trek beyond because the script was subjected to too many changes and last minute additions while filming and doing reshoots. Apr 25, 2016 two star trek books are in the news this week. Buy the making of star trek by stephen e whitfield online at alibris. It is the th film in the star trek film franchise and the third installment in the reboot series, following star trek 2009 and star trek into darkness 20.
Nemesis, a big old story about the borg invading the alpha quadrant and what the various star trek characters and their ongoing lives were doing about it. The women writers behind pocket books 1980s star trek novel line. A complete history of what may be the most popular tv series ever the original star trek tm episodes. If its anything like the one i frequent, its going to have a lot of star trek. Buy products related to star trek novel products and see what customers say about star trek novel products on. Celebrate 50 years of one of the longest running and beloved scifi franchises with the star trek book. Rare behindthescenes set photos from the original star. The motion picture with this classic movie novelization written by legendary star trek creator gene roddenberry. Written in 1968 while the show was in the 2nd half of season 3, authors stephen whitfield and star trek creator gene roddenberry give readers a complete tour of the nascency and execution of the legendary show. Something of a time capsule from that period, the book presents the history of the shows creation and evolution from initial concept through its second season. Women at warp is a twicemonthly podcast where four women talk about star trek, itsmore close women at warp is a twicemonthly podcast where four women talk about star trek, its representations of women, contributions of women behind the scenes, and other fun trek topics. Here is an alphabetical list of books about the popular television and movie science fiction thriller star trek, that are currently available.
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